Temporary Exhibit Opening:

Friday, June 16, 2023 at 6:00pm

Earth & Heat: Amelia Island Pottery, Past and Present with Dr. Niell Wallis

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.

The exhibit will open with a talk by Dr. Neill Wallis, Associate Curator of the Ceramic Technology Lab at the Florida Museum of Natural History. He will discuss ancient indigenous pottery in northeast Florida.

Attendance is $5 for members and a suggested donation of $10 for nonmembers. Seating is limited on a first come, first served basis. This program is wheelchair accessible.

For more information contact Summer Bias at 904-261-7378 x102 or [email protected].
 
Watch this program remotely at https://www.twitch.tv/ameliaislandmuseumhistory

July Brown Bag Lunch
Brown Bag Lunch
Wednesday, July 5, at 12pm

Rayonier: Sustainably Managing Our Resources for the Future

Sustainable forest management provides a continuous flow of goods and materials that we use in our everyday lives. Ensuring that these forest products are supplied in a sustainable manner while protecting key resources like water and air quality, wildlife habitat, critical habitat for threatened and endangered species, and carbon sequestration and storage are key values to the forest industry and Rayonier. Mark Hebert, Vice President of Eastern Forest Resources at Rayonier, will discuss sustainable forestry in our next Brown Bag.

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]

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 to 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.

Message from Story & Song Center for Arts & Culture

Story & Song Center for Arts & Culture can help you turn your book manuscript into a published product.

Story & Song is committed to the value of the written word and can help you accomplish your goals. We are a locally owned, independent print-on-demand publishing service. With a focus on customer service and an in-depth knowledge of the book industry, we can guide you through the processes needed to independently publish your book.

Services include:

• Consultation with you on the best approach to meet your goals
• Recommended resources for editing, design, and layout
• Production and setup on the IngramSpark publishing platform
• Guidance on print specifications
• Review of final PDF files to ensure correct formatting
• Recommendations on distribution options

Story & Song also offers workshops on the publishing process. For more information, contact Luann Pollock at [email protected] or call Donna Paz Kaufman at 904-601-2118.

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.

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