ABOUT OUR BROWN BAG PROGRAM
The Amelia Island Museum of History’s Brown Bag Lunch lecture series presents lunchtime conversations with fascinating members of the Nassau County community. Join us at 12pm on the first Wednesday of every month to learn from the people who make our community so vibrant! Audience members may bring lunch to eat during the lectures. Attendance is free and open to the public.
UPCOMING PROGRAM
“African American Experience on Amelia Island”
with Ron Miller
Wednesday, May 7th, at 12 pm
Explore History with Ron Miller: The African American Experience on Amelia Island
Join us for our Brown Bag Lunch program featuring Ron Miller, founder of Coast One Tours LLC. As a self-taught historian with a passion for preserving the rich Black history of American Beach, Fernandina Beach, and beyond, Ron shares stories of resilience, culture, and community. With decades of experience as a historian, railroad conductor, and community leader, Ron offers a unique perspective on local history that you won’t want to miss.
Attendance is free and open to the public and attendees may bring their lunch. 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.
Watch this program remotely on our Twitch Channel.
For Future Programs check out our Event Calendar.
PAST PROGRAMS
“’Shrimp Festival 60th Anniversary’: Celebrating the Legacy” with Kristin Huben
May 2025
2025 marked the 60th anniversary of the Amelia Island Shrimp Festival. What began as a gathering of local shrimpers to celebrate their passion and industry has grown into a beloved community event celebrating shrimp—and so much more.
Kristin Huben, Riverfront and Heritage Director of the Shrimp Festival, explored the working history of this local legacy event!
Visit our YouTube Channel for more of our Brown Bag 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.