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Ladies and Gentlemen, start your engines for some of the most exciting days on Amelia Island. The Amelia Island Concours D'Elegance features vintage, exotic, and collectible vehicles, plus free public events, and thrilling races around an airport runway track. 

One of the most prolific figures of Amelia Island's history is MaVynee Betsch, who made it her life’s mission to protect and preserve American Beach. When she passed in 2005, MaVynee had become known simply as “The Beach Lady” and is remembered for her fierce, unwavering commitment to her cause. Born in 1935, The Beach Lady believed in the mystical power of the number 5, so, in her honor, we are sharing these five ways to explore Black History on Amelia Island. 

Who says that all meetings must take place indoors? Let your imagination run wild and consider one of these outdoor venues for a truly memorable and unique occasion.

To say 2020 has been a memorable year is an understatement and Amelia Island is ready to send it to the history books. From a football game to a Dueling Piano show to four-star fine dining, there's no better place to be than Amelia Island to welcome in 2021.

Amelia Island is much more than just a great beach. She's one of the Top 10 Islands in the US, draped in as much southern charm as her mighty oaks are in Spanish moss. Here's why Amelia Island needs to be on your bucket list of places to visit.