History beyond the fireworks: How Moosehaven has served the Orange Park community for 100+ years
ORANGE PARK, Fla. – Moosehaven, a retirement community located in the heart of Orange Park, is known for its amazing 4th of July fireworks show.
But what many people don’t know, is that this community has a rich history, as it has been serving members of The Moose since 1922.
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Marina Mathews, Director of Communications & Events for Moosehaven shared with News4JAX the rich history of this community and how it has been giving back to the Orange Park community for more than 100 years.
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