Descended from Scottish folk hero Robert “Rob Roy” McGregor, Gregor McGregor served in the British Navy, fought Spanish rule in Latin America, then set sail for Amelia Island.
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july 2024 / Uncategorized
2024 Fun in the Summer Sun Guide
Check out all the fun summer activities there are to do on Amelia Island!
july 2024
An Island of Eight Flags
Only minutes from the Florida-Georgia state line, Amelia Island is a small barrier island off the coast of northeast Florida. The island and the town on it, Fernandina Beach, have a rich history, which includes a Native American Timucuan settlement, Spanish rule, pirates, shrimping, and much more. Because of its varied history, Amelia Island’s identity […]