# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 3rd Annual Exhibit Come to Life: The Untold Story of Black Mandarin
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Celebrating Black History Month 2026, Mandarin Museum is pleased to partner with Florida Blue and their ASPIRE Employee Resource Group to present the 3rd annual Exhibit Come to Life: The Untold Story of Black Mandarin. This year’s event is bigger and better than ever before with special performances by The Ritz Chamber Players and Ngoma Thunder! Throughout the day, the public is invited to:

?  View Mandarin Museum’s newest exhibits, including The Untold Story of Black Mandarin.

?  Visit our historic buildings, including the 1898 St. Joseph’s Mission Schoolhouse for African American Children.

?  Paint a Black History Month inspired garden rock and help us decorate our gardens!

? Engage with our community partners on the Museum’s front lawn including the Jacksonville Public Library Special Collections and Memory Lab, Gullah Historian Elaine Ford Jackson, Greg Estevez, author of Edisto: Migration to Florida, Black Hikers Unite!, and the Duval County Master Gardeners who will share information with the public.

? At 10:00 am, the Ritz Chamber Players will deliver a stirring performance in the 1898 Schoolhouse. This performance is limited capacity. Advanced RSVP is required by emailing director@mandarinmuseum.org.

? Enjoy light refreshments during the Ritz performance and samples of the Gullah Geechee one-pot rice dish, chicken perloo, during the event courtesy of Chef Andrea Bryant-Smith of The Farmery (while supplies last).

? At 11:00 am and 1:00 pm, the Duval County Master Gardeners will lead a Black horticulture-centric tour of Walter Jones Historical Park. Meet at the Pollinator Garden alongside Mandarin Museum.

? At 11:30 am, join us for a Leadership Roundtable – The Power of Community: Black Leadership in Faith and Society – featuring local leaders in the business, education, religious, and nonprofit sectors.

? At 1:30 pm, Ngoma Thunder will close out the performance schedule with traditional African drumming and dancing.

?  Visit the Florida Blue/ASPIRE tent for fun and educational giveaways.

?  Museum docents will be available throughout the exhibits and park, welcoming visitors and providing historical interpretation.

This is a FREE family-friendly event! We are so grateful to all those who make this possible:

?Founding Event Sponsors
     Florida Blue & ASPIRE

?Gold Sponsor
      Visit Jacksonville

?Silver Sponsors
     Mandarin Community Relations Committee
     North Florida Sales
     Publix


A thriving creative economy enhances the quality of life for us all. Supported in part by the Merit-Based Cultural Service Grant Program, administered by the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville with funding from the City of Jacksonville and our elected officials, we extend our gratitude to all partners who make this possible.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/orange-park/3rd-annual-exhibit-come-to-life-the-untold-story-of-black-mandarin/200029691500930
- **Event Categories**: black-history-month, food-drinks, art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 279

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Orange Park
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 11964 Mandarin Rd, Jacksonville, FL
- **lat**: 30.16536
- **long**: -81.64642
- **full address**: 11964 Mandarin Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 11964 Mandarin Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32223-1339, United States, Orange Park

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 3rd Annual Exhibit Come to Life: The Untold Story of Black Mandarin being held?
  - **A:** 3rd Annual Exhibit Come to Life: The Untold Story of Black Mandarin takes place on Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 11964 Mandarin Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 11964 Mandarin Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32223-1339, United States, Orange Park.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 3rd Annual Exhibit Come to Life: The Untold Story of Black Mandarin?
  - **A:** 3rd Annual Exhibit Come to Life: The Untold Story of Black Mandarin is organized by Mandarin Museum & Historical Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 3rd Annual Exhibit Come to Life: The Untold Story of Black Mandarin is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Orange Park, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 270+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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