We're Hiring!

Some sad but exciting news: our Curator, Summer, is moving to the Baltimore area with her fiancé in July! Please wish her well on this new adventure. 

Which means...our Curator position is open! Click here for full job description. 

Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] by June 9th.

Summer Camp 2023

It's time to get ready for MASH!

Registration is now open for the Museum's Summer Camp! 

This year, come and explore the "Golden Age Firsts and Fernandina"!

This camp will focus on the Golden Age of Fernandina and the music, math, art, science and history around the world at that time. 

Registration is open until June 5th, and camp is from June 12th to 16th from 9 AM to 12 PM. 

Registration is $65 

To register, please fill out the form linked below:

https://ameliamuseum.org/events/m-a-s-h-3-0-summer-camp/

June Brown Bag Lunch

Brown Bag Lunch

Wednesday, June 7, at 12pm 

In recognition of Pride Month, a panel of local LGBTQ+ residents will share their experiences of adversity and activism in a live Heritage Keepers oral history.  

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]

June 3rd on 3rd - Temporary Exhibit Opening

3rd on 3rd Temporary Exhibit Opening

Friday, June 16, at 6pm

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. 

Watch this program remotely at https://www.twitch.tv/ameliaislandmuseumhistory

For more information contact Summer at 904-261-7378 x.102 or [email protected]

The Drifters at AIMH and Trinity

Bill Pinkney's Original Drifters are coming to town! They will participate in two separately ticketed events on May 28: 

- 1-2pm at AIMH: VIP Meet and Greet with book signing and photo op - $65
- 4pm at Trinity UMC (Doors open at 2pm): Performance with opening by Callahan Male Choir - $50

Tickets for both events are available at the Museum or Trinity UMC.

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.

2023 Holiday Home Tour Help Needed

Temporary Exhibits on View

Curated through the Museum’s annual Student Exhibit Program in which local high school students curate and design a museum exhibit, “Culture for Sale: Historic Nassau County Advertising” explores what we can learn about the culture of the past from advertisements.

"Preserving Amelia" Exhibit at JAX Airport - Closes June 1

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!

In Case You Missed It...

In case you missed our May 3rd on 3rd, here is the recording! Jose Miranda presented "Getting Schooled: The Adaptive Re-use of of Nassau County School No. 1."