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 The
Amelia Island Museum of History, 233 South 3rd Street, Fernandina Beach,
Florida. (904)261-7378 Learn
about Amelia Island's history from well-versed docents while you take a walking
tour through the historic district (National Register of Historic Places) of
Fernandina Beach, Florida. The museum is noted
as Florida's first oral history museum.
Read a brief summary of historical highlights
about Amelia Island...
The location of the museum is somewhat unique, being housed in the former,
antiquated Nassau County jailhouse.
Please call the museum at (904)261-7378 to confirm tour dates and times. You
can also visit the museum's website
www.ameliamuseum.org
History & Cocktails
If you're in the mood to quench your thirst after
taking a walking tour, you might like to sip Fernandina's famous "Pirate's
Punch," at the Palace Saloon. The Palace Saloon, circa
1878, on Amelia Island, is the oldest saloon
in state of Florida remaining in the same location. Hundreds of
years ago, Amelia Island was the stamping ground of pirates, sea
captains, and sailors. Be sure to ask
about appearances of a ghost (the saloon's late bartender, "Uncle
Charlie"). Dedicating most of his life to service in the Palace Saloon,
Uncle Charlie actually lived in a room in the saloon for more than 50 years, and
died in this same bedroom in 1960. The Palace Saloon, located at 113
Centre St., and has live entertainment most evenings, from
rock-n-roll bands to acoustical musicians.
Read a
brief summary of Amelia Island's historical highlights... |
