The Jacksonville Diversity Network will be sponsoring a saucy, eye opening presentation on the foible, fables and fibrillations of some of Jacksonville's most notable and notorious citizens.
The well received program, entitled “I Didn’t Know That!!!” is created and presented by Emily Lisska, the inimitable Executive Director of The Jacksonville Historical Society
The literature on the event says it all about the indomitable Ms. Lisska.
We are lucky to have a much sought-after local speaker offering the stories of Jacksonville to us. She will tell us little known facts concerning some of Jacksonville most famous, infamous, and not so famous citizens. For example,
Clara White
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Duncan Fletcher
and others. She will amaze you with these little know tidbits and make you feel like you are living the history she is telling.
Emily is the colorful, unsinkable woman who is:
Board Member, Florida Historical Society, Mandarin Community Club, Jacksonville Women's Network.
A Jacksonville native, a graduate of the University of Florida and attended Florida State University for graduate studies in Speech Communications.
as well as:
Curator of the Merrill Museum House – a walk through Jacksonville “life at home one hundred years ago.”
Her awards include the Historic Preservation Commission Award for History Publications; Historic Preservation Commission Award for Special Projects; Historic Preservation Award for Overall Organization Achievement and Service; the 2005 First Coast Tiger Bay Club Citizen Activist Award, and a lot more.
Emily herself is one of the great colorful Grande Dames of Jacksonville, and a presentation of this kind is an unforgettable experience. Her wit, knowledge and dramatic delivery of Jacksonville history is something that is simply not to be missed.
The Jacksonville Diversity Network
August 27, 2009, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Doors open at 6:30pm
Old St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 317 A. Philip Randolph Blvd.
Parking is free and is behind the adjoining Merrill History House, the Victorian House at 319 A.
Philip Randolph Blvd.
Please RSVP to: jdn@jacksonvillediversitynetwork.org
EVERYONE IS WELCOME AND THIS IS A FREE EVENT
MISSION STATEMENT: The members of the Jacksonville Diversity Network encourage inclusive social networks comprised of diverse individuals; educate the Jacksonville community through the promotion of social justice; celebrate the various dimensions of difference; and initiate action toward positive social change in our city.
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stephendare
August 07, 2009, 11:06:50 AMEmily Lisska is one of the most amazing women, not to mention one of the most captivating speakers in the city of Jacksonville.
We should organize a metrojacksonville meet up for all us history buffs at this event.
Wacca Pilatka
August 07, 2009, 11:23:09 AMI wish I could go. Oh well, that's the curse of being a Jacksonville history buff who lives 600 miles away. My next planned visit to Jacksonville isn't until September. I'd be happy to meet Emily too, as I've only spoken to her over e-mail before.
If someone would be so kind as to post a summary of the best stories from this event it would be much appreciated!
Doctor_K
August 07, 2009, 11:42:20 AMIf I didn't have Nationals on Labor Day, I'd cancel my rehearsals and go to this as well. I know I'd have a blast! Someone take notes for me!
mtraininjax
August 07, 2009, 08:36:29 PMStephen - Ditto, Jerry Spinks is a close second, in terms of amazing!
stephendare
August 08, 2009, 04:48:10 PMWell I for one, am going to this.
sheclown
August 08, 2009, 07:02:08 PMWe should organize a metrojacksonville meet up for all us history buffs at this event.
i wanna go i wanna go i wanna go
BridgeTroll
August 17, 2009, 01:04:36 PMI am tentative so far... My schedule is kind of fluid that week bit it is definately a priority...
Lunican
August 23, 2009, 02:44:07 PMThis event is coming up this Thursday.
stephendare
August 25, 2009, 05:17:18 PMSheclown, I group of us are going. Im actually planning on going with Susan Eastman Cooper from Folio, and a few other fun people including Ryan Rummel from TSi. Join us!
Hopefully the place will be packed with metrojacksonvillers!
Ock better be there, along with his lovely wife and family.
And I would hope to see Stjr and Mtrain and obviously BridgeTroll. I certainly wish Heights Unknown could make it.
I wonder if you have to sneak the hooch in with a flask?
stephendare
August 26, 2009, 02:20:39 PMhttp://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2009-aug-emily-lisska-dishes-on-historical-jacksonville
This is tomorrow night!
Cannot wait.
BridgeTroll
August 26, 2009, 02:29:52 PMI will have to beg forgiveness and bow out.
jbroadglide
August 26, 2009, 02:44:18 PMI wonder how knowledgable she is on Jacksonvilles Railroad History?
stephendare
August 27, 2009, 10:25:01 PMThis was a fantastic evening!
stjr
August 27, 2009, 10:39:57 PMSorry, not to make it. Events like this should be recorded and put on YouTube for all to enjoy and treasure. Was that done here?
jbroadglide
August 28, 2009, 12:20:05 PMHow does someone get in touch with her for a speaking engagement?
stephendare
August 28, 2009, 12:28:24 PMThe best way is to contact her through the website: www.jaxhistory.com ! Reggi its nice to see you aboard. Last night was just amazing!
jbroadglide
August 28, 2009, 01:01:26 PMThanks Stephen