2022 Holiday Home Tour

Holiday Home Tour tickets go on sale on October 3rd! Tickets may be purchased online or at the Museum. Tickets are $35 before November 28th, and will be $40 on November 28th and after. Tickets for the Preview Tour and Williams House event may be purchased online only and are $70.

Extra Ghost Tour Dates in October

Ghost Tours will be offered on Fridays and Saturdays all during the month of October! The Walking Ghost Tour begins at 6pm behind St. Peter's Church, and tickets may be purchased online or at the Museum. Adults are $15, Children are $10. If a ticket must be purchased onsite at the tour itself, please bring exact change only.

October Brown Bag Lunch Lecture

Brown Bag Lunch Lecture

Wednesday, October 5, at 12pm 

This presentation will trace John Muir's journey through Savannah, Fernandina Beach, and into Cedar Key in 1867. The talk will be punctuated with Muir's dialogues and musings from his book A Thousand Mile Walk to the Gulf. Muir is known as the Father of our National Parks. 

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 Summer at 904-261-7378 x.102 or [email protected]

3rd on 3rd Lecture

Friday, October 21, at 6pm 

William Bartram visited Amelia Island in April of 1774 on his epic adventure through the southeast resulting in America’s first literary masterpiece - TRAVELS. His host was Stephen Egan who guided Bartram around the island. Bartram’s description of his visit to the island is still relevant to Amelia Island’s unique character and nature. Bartram literally introduced Amelia Island to the world. The effort to establish the Bartram Trail in Nassau County will also be discussed. Carr is the President of the Bartram Trail Society of Florida. 

Attendance is free for museum members with 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 Summer at 904-261-7378 x.102 or [email protected]

Temporary Exhibit on View

“Franklintown: The South End’s African American Legacy” explores the history of Franklintown, a community of free Black Amelia Island residents which began after the Civil War and lasted until the 1970s.

In Case You Missed It...

In case you missed our September 3rd on 3rd lecture, here is the audio recording. As part of the Franklintown exhibit opening, previous Franklintown residents Kathie Jefferson Carswell, Phillip Jefferson, Tommy Jefferson, and Jeff Wilson shared about Franklintown's legacy.

COVID-19 Prevention Strategies

The museum is dedicated to promoting public health and wellness and is taking precautions to ensure that our visitors, volunteers, and staff continue to have a healthy and enjoyable experience within the museum. For information on the most recent State of Florida Health Department notices, please visit FloridaHealth.gov or you can find CDC recommendations here.

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