Don't Miss Friday's 3rd on 3rd Lecture!
3rd on 3rd Lecture
Friday, August 18, at 6pm

In 1820, a suspicious vessel was spotted lingering off the coast of northern Florida— the Spanish slave ship Antelope. The ship and its almost 300 African captives were seized by the United States, sparking an explosion of legal action that eventually made it all the way to the Supreme Court. In this talk, Dr. Bryant will speak about the captives’ harrowing voyage across dangerous waters and the eight-year legal conflict that followed to determine their freedom.

Attendance is free for members and a suggested donation of $5 for nonmembers. Seating is limited on a first come, first served basis. This program is wheelchair accessible.

Watch this program remotely at https://www.twitch.tv/ameliaislandmuseumhistory

For more information contact Jarrett at 904-261-7378 x.102 or [email protected] 

This Jailbreak knocks it out of the park! Join us for a Jumbo Shrimp Home baseball game on Tuesday, September 12^th

Members only

Patron level and above receive first preference

Join us for the fun!

Here’s what’s included:

- Round-trip transportation to and from the stadium, departing from the museum at 5 pm promptly.

- 90 minutes of all you can eat picnic in the Palm Pavilion, by the Jumbo Shrimp bullpen. Menu includes burgers, hot dogs, BBQ pork sandwiches, chips, coleslaw, cookies, soda and water. (Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase separately.)

- Great seats all together in section 101.

- Game starts at 7:05pm. We anticipate we will be back at the museum no later than 11pm.

All of this is only $90 per person!

We NEED a full bus of 25 people to make the numbers work, but we expect this to sell out quickly.

For more information or to make reservations: [email protected] or 904-261-7378 x101.

Come join us as we celebrate our Latin connection!

The Amelia Island Museum of History is partnering with Pineland Bank and the Farmer’s Market to present the Fiesta de Santa Maria in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month on September 30th, 9am to 12pm, in the bank parking lot.

Enjoy Spanish guitar music, Flamenco, food booths, and performances by local Dance Studios, as well as presentations by costumed historical figures who made an impact on Amelia Museum.

September's Brown Bag Lunch

Brown Bag Lunch
Wednesday, September 6, at 12pm

Don’t miss September’s exciting Brown Bag Lunch, presented by Phil Neiman and Dave Roeser! Join us at the museum for a presentation from two generations of Coast Guard servicemen, as they teach us about the history of the U.S.C.G., from its earliest days to the daring rescues missions of the 20th century. Learn with us as these stories come to life through original images and artifacts from our speakers’ personal collections!

Attendance is free and open to the public and attendants may bring their lunch. Seating is limited on a first come, first served basis. This program is wheelchair accessible.

Watch this program remotely at https://www.twitch.tv/ameliaislandmuseumhistory

For more information contact Jarrett at 904-261-7378 x.102 or [email protected]

Pub Crawl

A wealth of historical information about downtown Fernandina and a good time for all!

Make a reservation to tour a few of our small town’s most popular, notorious or otherwise historic pubs and bars. This 2.5 hour tour covers about eight blocks of our historic district with stops at three to four of Fernandina’s historic pubs to enjoy a specialty drink and tales of years gone by. Along the journey your tour guide will regale you with colorful tales about the town and the people who lived there. It’s history with a kick!

This tour is held at 5 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month.

A minimum of 4 people is required to run the tour, with a maximum of 8 people per group. Must be 21 years of age or older. ID is required. The cost is $40 per person.

To reserve your spot, contact Thea Seagraves at [email protected] or call 904-261-7378 x 105.

Membership Corner

Don’t forget to renew your membership!

A big Thank You to all of our current members for your continued support! For those of you who have not renewed your membership, it’s not too late! Money received from members through dues plays a big part in offsetting our operational expenses and allows us to offer a diverse calendar of exhibits and programming to our community. If you haven’t already renewed your membership, please consider it.

City of Fernandina Beach Bicentennial Celebration

The City of Fernandina Beach, along with Fernandina Beach Main Street, Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Historic District Council, the Amelia Island Museum of History, and the Amelia Island- Fernandina Restoration Foundation are collaborating to bring you a commemorative year of events.

Fernandina Beach was established on January 1, 1825. To celebrate its impending 200th birthday, we are collaborating with local organizations to bring you a series of activities throughout 2024 which culminate with a City-wide party on January 1, 2025.

The Fernandina 200 Steering Committee is looking for a variety of diverse activities that will attract residents and visitors. An application for involvement is available on the City’s website. Possible activity ideas could include hosting a scavenger hunt, live performances, creation of a time capsule, artifact displays, children’s events, home walking tours, old-time photo booths, musical performances, local culture culinary offerings, genealogy discussions, or art exhibits and competitions.

Updates will be available on the City’s website (www.fbfl.us/200) and Facebook page.

Steering Committee:
Amy Boek, Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau
Sal Cumella, City of Fernandina Beach
Phyllis Davis, Amelia Island Museum of History
Lisa Finkelstein (chair), Fernandina Beach Main Street
Mary Hamburg, City of Fernandina Beach
Mike Harrison, Historic District Council
Lorelei Jacobs, Amelia-Island Fernandina Beach Restoration Foundation
Nassau County Liaison, Brandy Carvahlo

This steering committee is responsible for coordinating and sanctioning all non-profit and business participation in the Fernandina Beach Bicentennial Celebration. Please contact Lisa Finkelstein, Committee Chair, at [email protected] or by phone at (904) 624-7147 for additional information.

Temporary Exhibit on View

Your favorite mug, your terracotta planter, your heirloom tea set: pottery is all around us, but the process behind it is much more complex than many people realize. Earth & Heat takes an expansive look at how local pottery is crafted, from native Timucuan works to contemporary potters on the island today.