Amelia Island Museum of History near Jacksonville, FL shows you the history of Amelia Island not for just the past few years, but over 4,000 years of history. With the aid of walking tours, narrations, lectures and the actual museum, you'll leave this place feeling as if you know everything there is to know about it. The museum is also full of archaeological finds and historical objects. The great thing about the museum is that it's open seven days a week.
The Amelia Island Museum of History is situated in the old historic Nassau County Jail, a 1945 renovated county jail. This, in itself lends a real touch of history, making it a true landmark. Some of the exhibits you will find are Footprints in Time, Timucuan Village, Nassau County, Historic Preservation and Spanish Missions of LaFlorida. If these names sound interesting, it's because the exhibits are very interesting and enlightening.
The Amelia Island Museum of History has a selection of walking tours to interest the tourists and visitors. The Centre Street Walking tour takes you down the historic district's main street while you hear stories and anecdotes about the families and businesses that contributed to the growth of Fernandina. This tour lasts 1 ½ hours long, starts at the old railroad depot and is on the 3rd Thursday of the month. The Ghost Walking Tour will have you tiptoeing through the dark streets as you hear skillfully told stories of the past. This tour is an hour long, starts at the cemetery and is held at 6 p.m. every Friday. You also have your choice of the North Fernandina Walking Tour, South Fernandina Walking Tour, Museum 8-Flags Tour and the Holiday Luminary Tour. The museum also has some Student Tours that the young folks will enjoy.
