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10 Facts About African American History In Nassau County

The following is an excerpt from the new African American Heritage Brochure:The first African likely set foot on Amelia Island in 1526. A would-be conquistador named Lucas Vazquez de Ayllon secured a […]

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8th Street and Date Street

A Stroll Down 8th Street

Historic downtown Fernandina Beach has always been the “hub” of Amelia Island. It was and is the town “center” that everything else fanned/fans out from. But what about the main […]

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An Island Worth Fighting For

Known as the “Isle of Eight Flags”, take a look at Amelia Island’s colorful history and learn about all 8 flags that have flown over her.

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