Join Us at Shrimp Festival This weekend!

The Amelia Island Museum of History will have a booth serving delicious homemade shrimp gumbo!

Whether you’re looking to treat yourself or join the fun behind the booth, come meet us and be part of the celebration!

Please note: The Museum will close at 4 PM on Friday, May 2, and remain closed all day on Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4, while we participate in the festival.

Join Us for May's Brown Bag Lunch!

BROWN BAG LUNCH

Shrimp Festival 60^th anniversary: Celebrating the Legacy

With Kristin Huben

2025 marks the 60th anniversary of the Amelia Island Shrimp Festival. What began as a gathering of local shrimpers to celebrate their passion and industry has grown into a beloved community event celebrating shrimp—and so much more.

Join Kristin Huben, Riverfront and Heritage Director of the Shrimp Festival, as she explores the working history of this local legacy event!

- Date: Wednesday, May 7
- Time: Noon
- Cost: Free, and attendees may bring their lunch!

Seating is limited on a first-come, first-served basis. This program is wheelchair accessible.

To learn more, contact Isabelle at [email protected] or call 904-261-7378 x.102

Replay Our Past Programs

3rd on 3rd: Honoring the Heroes of Our Nation - Live Interviews with Three Veterans with Bill Cimino and Paul Lore

Brown Bag Lunch: The Rise and Fall of Pogy Fishing in Fernandina with Neil Frink and Jim Corbett

Pub Crawl

Join us on Wednesday, May 7th or Wednesday, May 21th, for an evening of history, stories, and specialty drinks during our beloved Pub Crawl!

Discover the charm of downtown Fernandina as we explore some of the most popular, notorious, or otherwise historic pubs and bars. This 2.5-hour guided tour takes you through about eight blocks of the historic district, stopping at three to four pubs to savor a specialty drink and hear colorful tales of Fernandina's past. It’s history with a kick!

- Date: Wednesday, May 7 & May 21
- Time: 5 PM
- Cost: $45 per person
- Group Size: 4 to 8 people (minimum of 4 required)
- Age Requirement: Must be 21 or older (ID required)

To reserve a spot, guests can book online at https://ameliamuseum.org/pub-crawl/.

Ghost Tour Every Friday

Tiptoe through dark streets and step into history as your guide brings the past to life. This one-hour, 14-block tour is perfect for brave souls with good walking shoes!

- Date: Every Friday
- Tour Time: 6 PM
- Cost: $15 Adults / $10 Children (6-17)
- Tickets: At the museum, online at ameliamuseum.org/ghost-tour, or on-site with exact change
- Departure: Behind St. Peter's Episcopal Church, in front of the cemetery