Amelia Island Museum of History Schedules Spring Jail Break for May 5, 2022

Jail Breaks are trips and experiences designed exclusively for Members of the Amelia Island Museum of History (housed in the historic Nassau County Jail).

Cost: $80 per person

Interested Patrons and their guests will be immediately confirmed for registration. Interested Members should request to be placed on the list and will receive confirmation of registration one week prior to the trip.

Reservations may be made at Phyllis@ameliamusem.org or 904.261.7378, x.101 and must be received by April 22nd.

JAIL BREAK – JEKYLL ISLAND, THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2022
9:30 a.m. pick up at the Museum – Amelia Transportation
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – Georgia Sea Turtle Center

The Georgia Sea Turtle Center is a rehabilitation, research, & educational facility that offers the public a chance to learn about sea turtles & see rehabilitation efforts in action. We will meet the patients, observe the turtle feedings, & take a special behind the scenes tour to get a closer look at the patients & their rehabilitation care. Following the tour we will visit the Gift Shop which has a variety of sea turtle & marine life merchandise.

1:00 p.m. – Lunch at Tortuga Jacks

Tortuga Jacks offers Baja Mexican dining with beachfront views in the heart of Jekyll Island. Enjoy fresh Mexican dishes & the perfect margarita under the only oceanfront tiki on the Georgia coast!

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Landmark Trolley Tour

The Jekyll Island Club members created an exclusive Gilded Age island retreat for family & friends on this barrier island. Those empire builders shaped our nation’s future, & now we will step into their past. This guided trolley tour of the 240-acre historic district included entry into a historic cottage & admission into the Mosaic Gallery, & Faith Chapel at your leisure.

5:00 p.m. return to the Museum