Day-trip to Cumberland National Seashore

The staff had the amazing opportunity to travel to Cumberland Island yesterday. Along with a tour of the wonderful museum located in St. Marys, GA, we also got a special look at Historic Greyfield Inn & Plum Orchard!

HAPPY EARTH DAY 2010!

The staff of the Museum get down & dirty on Earth Day to
help finish the new History Garden and beautify the grounds.
(pictures taken with dirty hands by Liz
Norris, Associate Director of Operations)

Archivist Teen Peterson

Volunteer & Tour Coordinator Thea Seagraves
& volunteer extraordinaire John Hopkins

Thea Seagraves

Director Phyllis Davis, JohnHopkins & Teen Peterson

Associate Director of Programs, Alex Buell

Planting Cotton

Volunteer Gloria shows the youngest Museum member how to plant cotton in our new History Garden which features northeastern Florida native and history related plants and flora.

History of the Human Skeleton

Dr. Rachel Wentz will be speaking on Friday, April 9th at 7:00pm at the Museum.

Dr. Wentz is a Forensic Anthropologist and Director of the east-central region of the Florida Public Archeology Network. She will be dicussing the role skeletons play as the body's framework. She will also discuss the iconography of the skeleton and how human remains and bones are symbolic in many cultures. Come out and discover how the skeleton has played an important role through time.

Admission is free for museum members and $5 for non-members.

Contact Alex at 904-261-7378 x. 102 for more information.

Photo Contest

The Amelia Island Museum of History is having a 2010 Fernandina through Photography Contest

For more information and official contest rules check out www.ameliamuseum.org

Exhibit Opening

The Color of Hope

March 26 at 6:00 pm

Join us as we unveil our newest temporary exhibit in partnership with Sutton’s Place Behavioral Health. Created by the clients of Sutton’s Place, this exhibit will open with a presentation by the center’s staff and will feature their clients’ work with artistic therapy.

Join Us For Our Holiday Home Tour & Victorian Tea!

The charming Victorian seaport town of Fernandina Beach, FL will be the scene of the
3rd Annual Amelia Island Museum of History Holiday Home Tour
Friday & Saturday, December 4 & 5, 2009 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The tour will feature five spectacular homes professionally decorated for the holidays. Docents will be stationed at each home to point out the rich history, architectural features, furnishings, and decorations. Good cheer and tidings of the seasons abound as Victorian carolers will add to the festive experience as they serenade guests with holiday music. Enjoy the spirit of the yuletide at this exceptional holiday event in historic Fernandina Beach, FL.

Victorian Tea

Enjoy a seated Victorian Tea in the fabulous Bailey House at the corner of S.7th and Ash Streets in historic Fernandina Beach. A choice of teas and an abundant assortment of sweet and savory treats will be served on the current owner's finest china. Adding to the festivities, Kate and Effingham Bailey, the original owners of the home, now portrayed by local residents, will greet and visit with guests to share stories of life in Fernandina in the late 1800s.

Reminiscent of Holiday Teas in the 19th century, this memorable event will enhance your holiday experience in old Fernandina. It is not to be missed!

Seatings are: Friday, December 4 at 2:00, 3:00 and 4:00PM and
Saturday, December 5 at 2:00, 3:00 and 4:00PM

This is a private home, seating is limited and advance ticket purchase is required. Tea Tickets are $15.00.