Gold Discovered Today
News of the California treasure quickly spread causing the population of San Francisco to grow from about 800 in 1848 to, just one year later, over 50,000.
History
Cuckoo Clocks of the Black Forest
German precision in wood crafted cuckoo clocks has a three century tradition of beauty and excellence
In Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.
The holiday will be officially celebrated on Monday, January 18th, but today is the actual birthday of this man whose life will always be celebrated by Americans.
The Fernandina Fire of March 23, 1876
Few have heard of the fire that destroyed most of the historic town of Fernandina Beach in 1876. Even less know how it happened.
Fernandina Boat Clubs and Oyster Roasts
Boat races in the Amelia River brought enjoyment to the whole community.
Yulee Railroad Ran From Fernandina to Cedar Key
Yulee Railroad Ran From Fernandina to Cedar Key
A Pioneer in the Shrimping Industry
Just ten years after Mike Tiliakos started his own business the country fell into the great depression.
The Keystone Hotel
Fernandina Beach experienced a “Golden Age” from about 1870 to 1910. Amelia Island was The Queen of Summer Resorts.