Press Release
By Amelia Island Museum of History
9/23/25
Tue, Sep 23 at 5:23 PM
Weekly UpdatesThank You for Celebrating the Maple Leaf Opening with Us! Last Friday, Dr. Keith Holland visited the Amelia Island Museum of History to present the Maple Leaf exhibit he created three decades ago.The Maple Leaf: An American Civil War Shipwreck is on view in Baker Hall (upstairs) from September 19–December 7, 2025, accompanied by a vibrant companion art show in our Temporary Gallery featuring works by 13 local artists. Couldn’t make it? You can watch the full program on our YouTube Channel or by clicking the video below.Exhibit Opening: The Maple Leaf: An American Civil War Shipwreck with Keith HollandBrown Bag Lunch: George Fairbanks, His Life and Times with Phil EschbachNext Week’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 StreetCost: 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 x102Don’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].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 FridayTour 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.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.   |
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