Meet Our Speaker

John H. Hendricks

John grew up near Callahan, Florida, where the constant passing of trains sparked his lifelong love for railroads. His passion for maps, buildings, and history led him to earn a degree in construction and design from the University of Florida in 1988. After returning to Callahan, John joined the West Nassau Historical Society in 2005 and now serves as president. He continues to promote Nassau County’s rich history, highlighted by his 2012 book on Daniel Callahan, the town’s namesake. John can be reached through the Historical Society's Facebook page or via email: [email protected].

Attendance is a suggested donation of $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. Seating is limited on a first come, first served basis. This program is wheelchair accessible.

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

Halloween Pub Crawl: Ghouls and Goblets!

Get ready for some spooky fun this October with our Ghouls and Goblets Halloween Pub Crawl!

Join us for three chilling evenings on October 2nd, 16th, and 30th, as we tour local pubs with haunted histories and ghostly tales.

Spots are limited, so reserve yours today!

To make your reservation, contact Thea at Thea Seagraves at [email protected] or call 904-261-7378 x. 105.

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.

Details:

Event date: Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 4PM (the last tour departs at 4 PM).
Duration: 1 ½ hours.
Cost: $25/pp. Tickets may be purchased online only at www.ameliamuseum.org.

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

Help Pave the Path to History: Donate to Our Garden!

The Garden Angels are looking to refresh our history garden pathways this fall. We are accepting donations of bags of white rocks. Rocks may be purchased at Lowe's for $12.58.

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.

Learn About Shrimping History and Support the Museum!

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

In Case You Missed It...

If you missed our recent programs, watch them below!

Brown Bag Lunch: Fernandina in the Civil War, with Holly Lane

3rd on 3rd: In the Metal Wake of Colonial Spanish Expeditions, with Charles Cobb