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Great Fire Walking Tour 2026 – A Family Walk Through Cathedral Hill’s History

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Cathedral District – Jax presents

“The Great Fire of 1901”
Big Fire, Big Stories: A Family Walk Through Cathedral Hill’s History

Saturday, June 6, 2026

10:00 AM or 2:00 PM

Cathedral Hill, Downtown Jacksonville

Step into one of the most dramatic moments in local history as we commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Great Fire of 1901 with an engaging, educational walking tour designed for the whole family.

Led by local expert Mike Field, this family-friendly tour brings history to life for all ages. Developed as a Jacksonville history experience for children and adults alike, the tour shares powerful stories of courage, resilience, and rebuilding in a way that is engaging and accessible.

Along the way, you’ll:

  • Visit historic sites that burned to the ground and were rebuilt
  • Learn how all five historic congregations of the Cathedral District rose again after the fire
  • Explore the evolution of firefighting in a growing, densely populated downtown
  • Stop by historic fire stations and discover how the city adapted after the disaster

Join us on June 6 at 10am and 2pm
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly — kids welcome
💲 $10 per adult | $5 per child
💲 Family ticket (2 adults + up to 3 children): $25

Come walk the streets where history happened and see how a city rose from the ashes.

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Only events occurring within Downtown Jacksonville will be accepted.
If you have any questions pleascontact us.