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Ancient Ships – Jacksonville, Florida

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There are very few documents or pictures of ancient ships with the exception of illustrations on coins minted at that time. The Ancient Ship exhibit (July 1 – Sept 29, 2008) features depictions of ancient ships on coins from the Greek, Roman and Phoenician eras, along with detailed models of early modern ships and manuscripts related to famous sea battles.
In addition the exhibit shows three special famous early modern ships, the “U.S.S. Constitution” (See photo ), the “H.M.S. Victory” and a Spanish Galleon of the type used in the Invincible Armada of 1588.

Admission is Free.
Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 101 West 1st Street, Jacksonville, Florida 33206
(904) 356-2992

Indie Craft Nite – Jacksonville, Florida

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IF YOU ARE CRAFTY AND YOU KNOW IT CLAP YOUR HANDS!

Every Tuesday night is Indie Craft Nite! Come craft for $5 bucks. Each week is different. Card making, felt crafts, jewelry and more.You can view each weeks craft online at our blog and also see what’s gone on in weeks past. All skill levels welcome. 🙂

INFO: (904) 354-7002 or visit the website for more information about Indie Craft Nite

Amelia Island Storytelling in Jacksonville, Florida

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Amelia Island Hosts Storytelling Event in Jacksonville
Children experience 1880’s through First Person Character

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (July 28, 2008) – The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (TDC) is hosting a free storytelling event for children (ages six and up) on Tuesday, August 12 at 2:30 p.m. in the Children’s area of the Mandarin Branch of the Jacksonville Public Library (3330 Kori Road). Designed to entertain and educate children about Northeast Florida in the 1880s, the event will feature Amelia Island resident and author, Dickie Anderson, portraying Emma Goddard, a Victorian lady visiting Amelia Island in 1882.

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Remember to Top Off Summer with Beach, Boogie & BBQ – Myrtle Beach, SC

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Come to Myrtle Beach for Labor day Weekend and visit the Beach, Boogie & BBQ Festival a grand finale for the summer of 2008.  Enjoy live bands, hot celebrities, Kids Zone rides and activities, boat rides on the lake, Wheels at the Beach classic car show, arts and crafts, food concessions, 2008 Ford Focus car giveaway, IFOCE Eating Competition, a new 5K Run/Walk and a sanctioned S.C. barbecue competition. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and head to Grand Park across from The Market Common August 29-30 for this free event!

Amelia Island’s Fall Arts Festival – Florida

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Downtown Fernandina Beach will be transformed into an outdoor art gallery. All day Saturday and Sunday, more than 125 artists from across the nation will gather for the 2nd Annual Amelia Island Art Festival. The fine art on display will include a broad spectrum of media: copper sculptures, handcrafted fine jewelry, functional and decorative pottery, original paintings, photography and more. Join us for a celebration of art and enterprise on the storied streets of Fernandina Beach. [Read more…]