Weekly Updates

February 3rd on 3rd

3rd on 3rd

Friday, February 17, at 6pm

In response to the demolition of the historic Keystone Hotel, a group of concerned citizens founded the Amelia Island-Fernandina Restoration Foundation in 1972 . Buddy Jacobs, the group's first Executive Secretary, will discuss the history of the Restoration Foundation and the organization's contemporary efforts.

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]

Special Program February 21st
For over 25 years, author and historian Francis Gary Powers Jr., has conducted research on the Cold War and the misinformation about the U-2 Incident of May 1, 1960. In his new graphic novel, “Enemy Territory,” Gary tells his father’s story that dispels the misinformation surrounding the U-2 Incident. Using recently declassified files, never before published written histories, and unpublished audio recordings by key individuals associated with the U-2 program, Gary uncovered the truth behind the U-2 Incident. During this lecture, Gary will talk about the Cold War, the Spielberg movie “Bridge of Spies”, and the research that went into writing his books. Signed copies of all of Gary’s books will be available.

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]

"Preserving Amelia" Exhibit at JAX Airport is Now Open

Preserving Amelia, a temporary exhibit curated by AIMH, will be on display in JAX's Sky Gallery until June 1st as part of the JAA Arts & Culture Program.
The exhibit tells the story of historic preservation in Fernandina Beach, featuring treasures from the Keystone Hotel, illustrations of our beautiful downtown architecture, a large map of the historic district, and more. Special thanks to the Amelia Island TDC for their support on this exhibit.
Make sure you take a look next time you're at the airport!

Volunteer History Garden Call for Donations
The garden would love contributions of 6 seasonal blooming plants and 20 bags of pine bark mulch.
Please contact Thea at [email protected] if you're interested in donating.

Temporary Exhibit on View

Stories Underground highlights significant archaeological excavations on Amelia Island, from crude 19th century explorations of native burial mounds to the fruitful "Dorion Dig" on the south end in the 1980s.

In Case You Missed It...

In case you missed our February Brown Bag Lunch, here is the recording! Richard Timm presented "The Right Whales of Amelia Island."

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