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Phone : 904.261.7378

ABOUT OUR 3RD ON 3RD PROGRAM

Every third Friday on 3rd Street, the Amelia Island Museum of History hosts historians, authors, and other experts for a thought-provoking lecture on local or regional history. These hour-long lectures range from Florida’s statehood to the history of toys; live oral histories to Yamasee princes. 3rd on 3rd lectures are on the third Friday of every month at 6 pm. Snacks and beverages are available. Admission is $5 for Museum Members with a suggested donation of $10 for non-members.

UPCOMING PROGRAM

James R. Anthony: The Banker Who Shaped Florida’s HistoryVic Degenti

Friday, February 21st at 6pm

You may not recognize the name James R. Anthony, but Floridians owe him a debt of gratitude. Rising from humble beginnings as a Georgia farm boy, Anthony used his business acumen to help transform Florida’s wilderness settlements into thriving cities. Over a span of 36 years, he found success in multiple fields, including men’s clothing stores, real estate, banking, and insurance, helping to shape Florida’s future during the frenetic boom and bust years of the early 1900s.

Join us for February’s 3rd on 3rd as author Vic DiGenti presents James R. Anthony: The Banker Who Shaped Florida’s History, highlighting Anthony’s role in Florida’s history of ambition, growth, and resilience before the 1926 collapse.

Attendance is free for members and a suggested donation of $5 for nonmembers. Seating is limited on a first come, first served basis. This program is wheelchair accessible.

For more information contact Isabelle Bournigault at 904-261-7378 x102 or Isabelle@AmeliaMuseum.org.

This program will stream on our Twitch Channel and will be available on YouTube afterwards.

For Future Programs check out our Event Calendar

PAST PROGRAMS

Britain’s Loyal Colonies Lost: The American Revolution in FloridaDavid Head

As 13 of Britain’s colonies declared independence in 1776, the empire’s Florida colonies, East Florida and West Florida, remained loyal to King George. Eyed by American and Spanish forces alike, the Floridas were soon engulfed in war. This captivating lecture told the often-overlooked story of Florida in the War of Independence.

Visit our YouTube Channel for more of our 3rd on 3rd Program videos

For questions or for more information please contact Curator Isabelle Bournigault via phone at

904.261.7378 x102 or via email at isabelle@ameliamuseum.org