Emily Lisska Dishes on Historical Jacksonville.

[Metro Jacksonville]

Emily Lisska Dishes on Historical Jacksonville.



The Jacksonville Diversity Network has another dynamite line-up for you.

 At the monthly event on August 27, JDN is proud to present Ms. Emily Lisska of the Jacksonville Historical Society.  This isn?t your father?s history; this is the juicy stuff they do not teach you in school.  

Emily will be relating little known facts concerning some of Jacksonville most famous, infamous, and not so famous citizens.  

You are not going to want to miss this.

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[Wacca Pilatka]

I 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]

If 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]

Stephen - Ditto, Jerry Spinks is a close second, in terms of amazing!

[sheclown]

Emily 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.

i wanna go i wanna go i wanna go

[BridgeTroll]

I am tentative so far... My schedule is kind of fluid that week bit it is definately a priority...

[Lunican]

This event is coming up this Thursday.

[BridgeTroll]

I will have to beg forgiveness and bow out.    

[jbroadglide]

I wonder how knowledgable she is on Jacksonvilles Railroad History?

[stjr]

This was a fantastic evening!

Sorry, 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]

How does someone get in touch with her for a speaking engagement?

[jbroadglide]

Thanks Stephen

[Timkin]

Emily 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.

It would be an honor to finally meet Emily.  I have spoken to her, but never met her.  I regret that I was not so much a part of Metrojacksonville at the time this was posted.  I am certain she is an amazing lady.

[stjr]

Congratulations, Emily Lisska!  Well deserved:

Jacksonville's Lisska is tops as historical promoter
Source URL: http://jacksonville.com/news/florida/2010-06-30/story/jacksonvilles-lisska-tops-historical-promoter

By The Times-Union

Emily Retherford Lisska of Jacksonville is the 2010 Outstanding Woman in Florida History as Florida Historical Society’s Caroline P. Rossetter Award winner.

The award recognizes Lisska’s achievements in promoting and preserving Florida history.

She led the Jacksonville Historical Society as executive director for 16 years, spearheading book publications, oral history projects and more than doubling the society’s rare collection holdings. She also is curator of the Merrill Museum House.

“Emily has been a driving force in North Florida history and is recognized for her innovative projects, book publications and dedication to history education,” said Florida Historical Society Director Ben Brotemarkle.