3rd on 3rd, “Jacksonville’s Gullah Geechee Heritage” with Adrienne Burke and Ennis Davis
Join authors Ennis Davis and Adrienne Burke for a conversation about Jacksonville’s Gullah Geechee Heritage, which explores the people, places, traditions, and stories that have shaped Jacksonville’s Gullah Geechee
community. Through historic photographs, archival research, and community stories, the book celebrates a rich cultural legacy that remains an important part of Northeast Florida’s identity today. Adrienne and Ennis will share highlights from the book, stories they uncovered along the way, and connections to Nassau County’s Gullah Geechee heritage.
Ennis Davis is Principal and Co-owner of Community Planning Collaborative, a Florida-based urban planning and historic preservation consulting firm dedicated to elevating historically excluded voices. A sixth-generation Floridian and Gullah Geechee descendant, Ennis holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Florida A&M; University. With more than 25 years of experience across urban planning, historic preservation, and community engagement, he serves as President of the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation and is an active board member on multiple local planning and development review boards.
Adrienne Burke is Principal and Co-owner of Community Planning Collaborative, a consulting practice focused on equitable and culturally grounded outcomes. Her work operates at the intersection of urban planning, historic preservation, and public history, centering community-led, history-based approaches to support equitable and culturally grounded outcomes. Adrienne holds a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Virginia, alongside a master’s degree in historic preservation/urban planning and a law degree from the University of Florida. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners, the Florida Bar, and serves as a Board Member with the National Council on Public History.
Date: Friday, November 20th, 2026
Time: 6pm to 7pm
Location: Amelia Island Museum of History, 233 South 3rd Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Cost: Free for members, with a suggested donation of $5 for nonmembers
Seating: On a first-come, first-served basis. This program is wheelchair accessible.
For more information contact Tirik Peterson at: 904-261-7378 x102 or tirik@AmeliaMuseum.org.
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