Today few shrimpers remain.

Amelia Island Museum of History

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June 25th 2016
While visiting museums large and small, on three continents, we've occasionally found an unheralded gem. Such is the case with the History Museum in Fernandina, Florida, on the edge of the town's "historic district". It's small, unpretentious on the outside, and its simple goal is to tell the story of this island that has known eight flags to the town's inhabitants, school kids, tourists, and the ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more