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Bob Scallan is a retired school administrator and history teacher.

11/03/2026

COMING SOON TO ORANGE PARK HISTORY TOURS!

BEYOND THE WALKING TOUR
Forgotten Stories. Remarkable People. Local History.

History doesn't end when the walking tour is over!

Over the years, my research into the people, places, and events of Northeast Florida has uncovered fascinating stories that deserve to be shared.

I'm excited to announce a new feature here on Orange Park History Tours: Beyond the Walking Tour, a series of illustrated historical articles exploring the remarkable, mysterious, tragic, and sometimes surprising events that shaped our communities.

Our first series will revisit July 20, 1944, when two P-51 Mustang fighter planes crashed into Jacksonville's Riverside neighborhood, claiming three lives and leaving a lasting mark on the community.

Through historical photographs, military records, newspaper accounts, and extensive research, we'll explore what happened that morning—and the people behind the headlines.

And that's only the beginning!

If you enjoy local history, I invite you to follow along, share these stories with friends, and join the conversation.

Because every street has a story. And some stories should never be forgotten.

— Orange Park History Tours

10/31/2026

With Flagler College – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers 🎉

10/22/2026

This time of year is great for a spooky tale. If you are looking for this type of outing with a bit of history thrown in, you may want to join the VIA in Green Cove Springs on the 29th. Check out this link for more details. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ghosts-of-green-cove-past

10/18/2026

With Flagler College – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

10/10/2026

Greetings all - just want to show support to the Friends of the Orange Park Library. If you are looking for great prices on holiday gifts, you will find them at the holiday booksale.

10/02/2026

A Deadly Gilded Age Fashion Trend was the topic of discussion last night at Flagler College. No, we were not talking about corsets. We discussed how ladies of the Gilded Age wore plumes in their hats. Those plumes came from birds in the Everglades. Many of the species were nearly hunted to extinction with over 5 million birds being killed each year at the height of this fashion. In 1903, an ounce of feathers sold for $32 an ounce while gold was selling for only $20 an ounce. It was a great group as you can see from the photo. Looking forward to my 4th presentation at Flagler College's Lifelong Learning Program.

09/10/2026

We had a great turn out at the Orange Park library for the P-51 Mustang crash presentation. Let's fill the room again at the Fleming Island branch on the 17th. This presentation is 3 separate and amazing stories how three of our early sheriffs were killed in the line of duty - one by accident, one by ambush, and one by attack. Please share this with all of your contacts and bring a friend. Hope to see you there.

08/26/2026

This is absolutely my favorite story to tell. It's not Clay Co. history, but this crash happened just 11 miles away in the Riverside Avondale community. Join me and a number of history minded people on Tuesday evening to hear this amazing story. I will give away three P-51 t-shirts at the end. Hope to see you there. Please forward to all your friends, relatives, and contacts.

08/16/2026

Join me on the 24th at Green Cove Springs to hear Histories, Mysteries, Heroes, and Legends of Clay Co. This is a fun presentation that provides a short snippet of history then jumps quickly to the next story. I am delivering this same presentation on Monday the 17th at the Keystone Heights library. Hope to see you at either location.

08/04/2026

Join us Sunday at the Clarke House for a special back to school open house. Please share this with all of your contacts. Thanks all!!!

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Orange Park, FL
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http://OrangeParkHistoryTours.com/

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