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Amelia Island Museum of History Weekly Updates - March 31, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

April 2, 2025

From: Amelia Island Museum of History

Weekly Updates

Don't Miss Our Brown Bag Lunch This Wednesday!

Meet Our Speakers

Neil Frink and Jim Corbett

Join Neil and Jim for a fascinating look at pogy fishing, a once-thriving industry in Fernandina!

  • Date: Wednesday, April 2
  • 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.

Celebrate Easter with a Victorian Tea!

Don your Victorian bonnet and join us for a special Easter Bonnet Tea! Enjoy sweet & savory treats, spiced tea, and a costumed presenter leading the event in true Victorian fashion!

  • Date: Sunday, April 13
  • Time: 2 PM
  • Cost: $35 per person

Space is limited. Reserve your spot by noon on Friday, April 11, at  https://ameliamuseum.org/amazing-experiences/.

To learn more, contact Thea at [email protected] or call (904) 261-7378 x. 105.

Pub Crawl

Join us on Wednesday, April 2th or 16th, 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, April 2 or 16
  • 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/.

22nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Join us on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Fernandina Beach Golf Club for a day of golf, fun, and community support.

Every player receives a prize!

Your entry includes 18 holes of golf, a cart, a putting contest, on-course prizes, a raffle, a silent auction, and dinner—plus a pre-tournament reception at the Museum on Thursday, April 3rd.

New this year: Our auction is online, so even if you don’t golf, you can still bid on great items!

All proceeds benefit the Museum’s educational programs, exhibits, and operations, which rely on community contributions.

To learn more, register, or become a sponsor, visit www.birdease.com/aimhcharitygolf.

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!

Details:

  • Event 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

Come Visit Our Temporary Exhibit!

Replay Our Past Programs

Exhibit Opening: Boatbuilding and Birthplace of Shrimping Industry on Amelia Island with Nick Deonas

Brown Bag Lunch: The Timucua and Other Indigenous Peoples of Amelia Island with Keith Ashley