Graveside Chronicles Coming This Fall!

Have you always wanted to know who resides at Bosque Bello Cemetery?

Domingo Pedro de Los Santos Acosta was born in St. Augustine and was sent to Amelia Island in 1808 as part of the Spanish Militia. You can learn more about Domingo at the Graveside Chronicles Tour taking place on October 12th. (This image is of a Spanish Militia uniform similar to what Domingo might have worn.)

The guided tour at Bosque Bello Cemetery offers a unique chance to learn about the lives and stories of notable past residents of Fernandina.

During the tour, you will be escorted to 8 different gravesites. Here, Costumed Interpreters will share the intimate tales of these individuals who played a significant role in shaping the community surrounding Amelia Island.

Here are some key details about the event:

- Date and Time: Saturday, October 12, 2024, Tours start at 9:00 AM, the last tour departs at 4 pm.

- Duration: The tour is expected to take approximately 1 ½ hours.

- Tickets: Timed tickets will go on sale September 6th and may be purchased online only atwww.ameliamuseum.org

- Accessibility: Due to the Bosque Bello terrain, the tour might not be wheelchair accessible or suitable for those using walkers.

Join Us for Brown Bag Lunch in August!

First arriving on the shores of Florida in 1513, Spain and its colonists were a near-constant presence on Amelia Island for over 300 years. Their time here on the Isla de Santa Maria was defined by the rise of religious missions, of local diversity, and of Amelia Island’s second of eight flags. August’s Brown Bag Lunch will focus on this compelling Spanish history and will be presented by dedicated docent Kathy Adams. Join us on Wednesday, August 7, to learn more about this fascinating history!

Attendance is free and attendants may bring their lunch. Seating is limited on a first come, first served basis. This program is wheelchair accessible.

To learn more, visit https://ameliamuseum.org/brown-bag/, contact Isabelle at [email protected] or call 904-261-7378 x.102.

We Need Your Help to Make Our Garden Bloom!

As summer sets in, we want to make sure our Volunteer History Garden, located behind the museum, is the best it can be! Our volunteer Garden Angels help maintain the plants, but we need your help to ensure our garden is enjoyed by both museum visitors and local residents.

We are seeking donations of mulch, red geraniums, and a shepherd’s hook for our canoe planter. In addition, if you have any garden tools, leftover fertilizer, or garden sprays that you don’t use, we would be glad to take those off your hands. Monetary donations are also graciously accepted— please designate the funds go to the Volunteer Garden to support these efforts.

To learn more, please contact Thea at [email protected] or call 904.261.7378 x. 105.

Ghost Tour every Friday

Tiptoe through dark streets and walk in the footsteps of a bygone era as the past comes alive through the skillful storytelling of your guide.

This tour begins at 6 p.m. every Friday. Meet your guide behind St. Peter's Episcopal Church, in front of the cemetery.

This one-hour tour covers 14 blocks of our historic district. Bring good walking shoes and maybe a brave friend – you never know what might spook you!

Tickets available at the museum or online at ameliamuseum.org/ghost-tour.

$15 Adults / $10 Children (6-17)

Special Ghost tours are coming in October – stay tuned!

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.

Learn About Shrimping History and Support the Museum!

For more information or to book a tour, click here!

Membership Corner

Not a member?  There’s still time.   

Money received from memberships 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 are not a current member, please consider renewing your past membership, or becoming a new member for 2024.  We’d love to have you as part of our museum family.

Memberships can be renewed by mail or online by navigating to our Membership Page (https://ameliamuseum.org/membership/).  

We look forward to seeing you around the museum!

In Case You Missed It...

If you missed our recent programs, watch them below!

3rd on 3rd: Outlaws, Witches, and Adventurers: The Hidden History of Amelia Island with Jeff Suwak

Brown Bag Lunch: Pirates in Power with Regan Doran