Orange Park History Tours

Orange Park History Tours Bob Scallan is a retired school administrator and history teacher.

This is absolutely my favorite story to tell. It's not Clay Co. history, but this crash happened just 11 miles away in ...
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.

Join me on the 24th at Green Cove Springs to hear Histories, Mysteries, Heroes, and Legends of Clay Co. This is a fun p...
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.

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

Join me on August 12th at the Middleburg Library to hear the remarkable true story of how two young WWII pilots broke fr...
08/03/2026

Join me on August 12th at the Middleburg Library to hear the remarkable true story of how two young WWII pilots broke from training protocol in Pinellas County and found themselves in Jacksonville—a split‑second decision that led to heartbreaking consequences.

Of all the presentations I give, this one is my favorite. It’s gripping, human, and cinematic in scope…truly a story worthy of a full‑length film.

With Dairy Queen – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉
07/21/2026

With Dairy Queen – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

Join me and the Clay County library system as we celebrate America's 250 anniversary with a number of historical present...
07/19/2026

Join me and the Clay County library system as we celebrate America's 250 anniversary with a number of historical presentations on local people, places, and events. I will present a talk on various topics at each of the 5 county libraries. Please join us for a night of story telling.

Monday the 20th marks the 82nd anniversary of the P‑51 Mustang crashes in Riverside. Reserve your spot today for our wa...
07/14/2026

Monday the 20th marks the 82nd anniversary of the P‑51 Mustang crashes in Riverside.
Reserve your spot today for our walking tour—choose either 10 AM or 6 PM.

This is a fascinating and sobering story of how two young pilots made a series of poor decisions that ultimately cost them their lives. Along Post St., you’ll see 82‑year‑old tree and building damage that most people pass every day without realizing the history behind it.

If you plan to join one of the tours, please contact me in advance.
Looking forward to seeing you on Post St.

Check out this old Dairy Queen add. Not sure the year, but what a great price for a burger and fries. Thanks to Meliss...
07/14/2026

Check out this old Dairy Queen add. Not sure the year, but what a great price for a burger and fries. Thanks to Melissa, the owner, for providing this bit of nostalgia. Be sure to stop in the Orange Park DQ the next time you drive by. You may not get prices this low, but you will get great food, outstanding customer service, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Join the Historical Society of Orange Park for a free walking tour through Magnolia Cemetery on Saturday, July 4th at 9:...
06/29/2026

Join the Historical Society of Orange Park for a free walking tour through Magnolia Cemetery on Saturday, July 4th at 9:00 AM.
Discover the little‑known stories of veterans laid to rest here—men whose service and sacrifice have nearly been forgotten with time.

You’ll hear moving accounts of courage, community, and remembrance, shared among the quiet rows of headstones that mark generations of local history.

This Independence Day, take a moment to honor those who served and help keep their memory alive.

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