Harden legacy lives on in $1M donation to MOSH
The Museum of Science & History (MOSH) announced the Harden Family Foundation has donated $1 million to the MOSH Genesis capital campaign. The gift will be honored through the naming of the River Patio at the museum’s new facility on the Northbank of the St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville.
Prior to his recent passing, the Harden Family Foundation was led by M.C. “Ceree” Harden III, an accomplished Jacksonville business leader known for his impact in both the local business community and Northeast Florida’s philanthropic sector. He led Harden and Associates Inc. as CEO for over 40 years and served in community leadership roles that included the Chamber of Commerce’s economic development division.
“During my time on the economic development committee, we recommended locating a cultural facility within the sports and entertainment district that could support year-round activity. That was several decades ago. Finally, we are close to seeing that recommendation become a reality through MOSH’s exciting vision for the future. Together with my family, I am proud to contribute to this worthy endeavor,” Harden had previously said about the endeavor.
The MOSH Genesis capital campaign supports plans for MOSH to relocate to a 2.5-acre plot of city-owned land at the Shipyards property, commonly known as Lot X, including designs for a new museum and surrounding park spaces. Plans for the museum comprise approximately 100,000 square feet across three floors – an increase from the old 77,000-square-foot facility on the Southbank – with the option to build a future expansion of an additional 30,000 square feet.
“Every parent hopes their children’s generation will have better opportunities than the ones they knew. This generous contribution from the Harden family will support MOSH’s goal of inspiring the joy of lifelong learning for several generations to come,” said Maureen Mercho, MOSH’s Chief Development Officer.
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