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Atlantic Avenue beach  
   

Atlantic Avenue beach

It is to the east of the historic district, and has nothing to do with the History Museum. I've included it because my rendition of my original photo looks so much like an Alex Colville painting: I hope you like it too.
Amelia Island Museum of History

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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American Flag 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
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27th June 2016

Lovely
I love your Atlantic Beach rendition. It does look like an Alex Coville painting. What an interesting island so steeped in history. You have shown me how much history abounds no matter where one travels!!! Thanks for educating me on this great little Island I'd never heard of before. Great pictures and excellent information.

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