Meet our Speaker Johnathan Bryant Jonathan Bryant is a docent at the Amelia Island Museum of History. He has published extensively on American law, slavery, emancipation, and Reconstruction. His book How Curious a Land won an academic prize, and Dark Places of the Earth won two academic awards and was a finalist for the 2016 Los Angeles Times Book […]
Tiptoe through dark streets and walk in the footsteps of a bygone era as the past comes alive through the skillful storytelling of your guide. This ghost tour begins at 6 p.m. every Friday, with special extra Saturday tours only this month. Meet your guide behind St. Peter's Episcopal Church, right in front of the cemetery. This one-hour tour covers […]
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 […]
The Amelia Island Museum of History is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Amelia Island Plantation with a special pop-up exhibit, open through the end of November. Supported by the Amelia Island Plantation Community Association, this exhibit offers a unique look into the plantation's rich history. Visit us upstairs in the Lecture Hall to explore this milestone celebration! […]
Only two weekends left for special Saturday ghost tours! Step into history with our skilled guides at 6 PM every Friday and special Saturdays this month. Meet behind St. Peter's Episcopal Church by the cemetery. This one-hour, 14-block tour of our historic district might give you a scare—bring comfy shoes and maybe a brave friend! Tickets are available at […]
Meet our speaker Diane Ford-Holt Johnson is a freelance performer, presenter, and storyteller. She is a retired public library manager and has been a frequent guest performer at various church, civic, and community events for over 30 years. Diane is married to Derryl, and together they have six adult children and three grandchildren. Join Diane […]