Bartram Garden Club Unveils New Historical Marker

The Bartram Garden Club’s recently presented a special program and period reenactment commemorating William Bartram’s travels to Amelia Island with the Bartram Trail Conference. In conjunction with District IV of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, The Bartram Garden Club of Amelia Island commissioned a restoration of the historical marker commemorating William Bartram and his travels to Amelia Island in 1774, which is located in downtown Fernandina Beach at the marina. Attending the event were special guests Mike Carr and Sam Adams of the William Bartram Conference. (Photo by Christy Le Lait)