Press Release
By Amelia Island Museum of History
9/30/25
| Weekly Updates Don’t Miss Tomorrow’s Brown Bag Lunch!  The shipwreck saga continues at our next Brown Bag Lunch! After the success of his presentation at the Callahan Museum, longtime docent Chip Kirkpatrick is now bringing an astonishing story of Titanic survival to the Amelia Island Museum of History. “In 1976, my wife and I were newlyweds and had purchased our first home in the Avondale area on the west side of Jacksonville. We learned the man who lived in a tiny bungalow behind us—and his sister, then ages 9 and 11—were Titanic survivors. He told us their harrowing, life-changing experience, and their story is extraordinary.” *** Temporary Location for Fall Programs:Because The Maple Leaf exhibit will occupy the Museum Lecture Hall until December 7, all program series will be held at the Fernandina Beach Branch Library (25 N. 4th Street).No food permitted in the lecture room. Thank you for your understanding. ***Date: Wednesday, October 1Time: 12:00 PM (doors open at 11:30AM) Location: Nassau County Public Library – Fernandina Beach Branch, 25 N. 4th Street Cost: Free Seating is first-come, first-served. We recommend arriving early to secure downtown parking and a seat. This program is fully wheelchair accessible. Can’t join in person? Watch live at: https://www.twitch.tv/ameliaislandmuseumhistory To learn more, contact Isabelle at [email protected] or call 904-261-7378 x102  Replay Our Past ProgramsWe’re excited to share the edited version of our Maple Leaf Exhibit Opening with Dr. Keith Holland. Special thanks to Mark Laurint for handling the videography and editing! If you missed the event—or want to experience it again—watch the full program below:Exhibit Opening: The Maple Leaf: An American Civil War Shipwreck with Keith Holland Watch all our programs on our YouTube channel. Extra Ghost Tours in October!  Date: Fridays & Saturdays in October onlyTour Time: 6 PMCost: $15 Adults / $10 Children (6-17)Departure: Behind St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, in front of the cemetery Tickets available online at https://ameliamuseum.org/ghost-tour, at the museum,or on-site with exact change. Don’t Miss Out! Graveside Chronicles Tickets Available Now  Join us for the 3rd Annual Graveside Chronicles: Tales of Life, Love, and Legacy. This year’s theme, “A Stroll Down Centre Street,” highlights the merchants who helped shape Centre Street in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025Time: Tours begin at 9:00 AM; last tour departs at 4:00 PMDuration: Approximately 1½ hoursTickets: Timed tickets are now on sale and may be purchased online only at ameliamuseum.org Accessibility: Due to Bosque Bello’s terrain, this tour may not be wheelchair accessible or suitable for walkers. If you are interested in volunteering to be a Tour Guide for this eventplease contact Shelia Davidson at [email protected].Temporary Exhibits   Visit our Website VolunteerFind out how to volunteer at your local museum today!Featured ExhibitCheck out ourCurrent Temporary Exhibition Contact UsContact the Staff of theAmelia Island Museum of History  Mission Statement: In bringing alive the past, the Amelia Island Museum of History preserves, protects, and promotes the unique history of Amelia Island and its surrounding area for a diverse community of residents, researchers, and visitors.   |
| Amelia Island Museum of History | 233 South 3rd Street | Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 US |
