Opening Reception: 500 Years on the Island Exhibit
Friday, December 20, 2024 at 06:00pm
Amelia Island Museum of History
233 South Third Street
The Amelia Island Museum of History Presents 500 Years on the Island!
Join us to explore our new temporary exhibit, 500 Years on the Island, part of a year-long celebration of Fernandina Beach and Nassau County's 200th anniversary.
Ever wonder what life was like 500 years ago on the island? Visit our new exhibit to meet the people who lived, worked, thrived, or fled. From the indigenous Mocama to European settlers, smugglers, slaves, soldiers, entrepreneurs, workers, visionaries, and more, this journey takes visitors across centuries of transformation. Discover how politics, disease, religion, and ambition shaped the lives and communities of those who once called this island home.
Opening Night will feature a special lecture by Archaeologist Ken Wild, who will share fascinating insights into how archaeological discoveries continue to reveal new aspects of the island’s rich past.
Following the lecture, attendees will enjoy exclusive access to the exhibit along with complimentary food and beverages.
Cost: 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.
To learn more, contact Isabelle at Isabelle@AmeliaMuseum.org or at 904-261-7378 x.102.
