The Lost Tribes

The Amelia Island Museum of History invites the public to the opening of its newest temporary exhibit: Florida's Lost Tribes, on September 10th at 7 p.m. This collection, produced by St. Augustine painter Theodore Morris, resurrects the extinct Native American tribes of Florida in his work. Spending countless hours in libraries, museums and archeological digs, Morris created this striking collection by painstakingly researching the various tribes of Florida, granting the viewer a glimpse into their lives that would otherwise be impossible. His Timucuan collection will be on display at the museum from September 10 through December 28, with a special presentation and reception with Theodore Morris on the opening night.

Arrrr! Florida Pirates be Arriving Soon!

Dr. Kevin McCarthy earned his B.A. in American Literature from LaSalle College in 1963, his M.A. in English from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill in 1966 and his Ph.D. in Linguistics from the same school in 1970. He taught in the Peace Corps in Turkey for two years, in Lebanon as a Fulbright Professor for one year, in Saudi Arabia as a Fulbright Professor for two years, and as a professor of English and Linguistics at the University of Florida for 33 years. He has had 48 books published, including Twenty Florida Pirates, plus 43 articles in scholarly and popular journals and has given over 300 talks to schools and academic groups. In 2003 the University of Florida named him its Distinguished Alumni Professor. Since retiring from UF in 2005, he has twice taught writing workshops in Hanoi , Vietnam , and English-as-a-Foreign Language in Spain . He continues to research and write nonfiction books about Florida.

At 3rd Friday on 3rd Street he will be discussing the role of pirates along the east coast of Florida, with particular mention of Amelia Island and St. Augustine. He will also discuss the image of pirates in American culture, why they are so popular in movies and literature and what their lives were really like.

Community Appreciation Day 2010

All day FREE admission for

Nassau County Residents

Featuring a one day only natural history exhibit

and hands-on family friendly presentation at 11:00 a.m.

by a ranger from the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission.

July 17th

10:00am - 4:00pm

History of the Human Skeleton

Back by popular demand, the Amelia Island Museum of History is pleased to announce the return of Dr. Rachel Wentz presenting the History of the Human Skeleton on July 9^th at 7 p.m. The skeleton provides a framework for muscles and skin, nutrients necessary for survival, and is one of the most essential tissues of the human body. But the skeleton also plays a fundamental role in our iconography. The human skeleton has intrigued, haunted, and amazed us through time. We’ll explore the many uses of human remains and how the bones of our bodies serve as symbolism within human culture. Dr. Wentz is a lively and dynamic speaker who spoke to a packed house this past January on the Windover burial site. The museum is excited to have her back a recommends coming early for a good seat. Admission is free for museum members and $5 for nonmembers. For more information, please contact Alex at 261-7378 ext. 102.

How does your garden grow?

Summertime and the livin' is easy, fish are jumpin' and the cotton is high... in the Amelia Island Museum of History Garden. Stop by if you haven't recently - the flowers are in full bloom and the cotton is over 4 feet tall!

New Photography Exhibit

Nassau County at Work and Play

Come join us on June 10th at 7pm in Baker Hall as Foy Maloy, Publisher of the Fernandina Beach NewsLeader, will speak on the paper's 150 year contribution to the documentation of our county at work and play as we celebrate the opening of our newest exhibit.

The Museum's 2010 photo exhibit, entitled Nassau County at Work and Play will showcase the residents of our area through the lens of a camera. Throughout our history, residents have made a living with an honest day's work. Whether as a shrimper, a fisherman, or a mill-worker, Fernandina has always been a blue-collar town with hard working citizens. We hope to capture this spirit of our industriousness, and while Fernandina might work hard, we play even harder! We also hope to capture our residents enjoying themselves. For centuries, people have hiked, biked, sailed, surfed, and generally enjoyed themselves on our beaches, salt marshes, and endless wilderness. We will combine submitted photographs with archival photos of Fernandina's past and present residents working and playing.

Admission is free for museum members and $5 for non-members. For more information call Alex Buell at 261-7378 ext. 102.

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