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Reclaiming Past Glories Tour – Jekyll Island, Georgia

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Tour the last Jekyll Island Club Cottage to be preserved.  Hear about the family that resided in this vacation retreat and discover the steps required to preserve the structure.  Don’t miss this rare sneak peak inside a cottage that is only open to the public in honor of Historic Preservation Month!

May 3-31, 2008, Saturdays only, 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm, approx. 60 minutes, $10 Adults, $5 Children 6-12, Free under 6

For more information about daily tours and other specialy programs contact the Jekyll Island Museum at 912-635-4036.

Change of Flags – St Augustine, Florida

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Come join in the celebration of the anniversary of the 1763 transfer of Florida from Spain to Great Britain at the end of the Seven Years War. Living history displays and weapons demonstrations will be presented throughout the with ceremonies recreating the Changing of the Flag at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Castillo de San Marcos, Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, FL
904.829.6505
Hours: 8:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Admission: $6 for adults, children under 15 are free

Celebrate Historic Preservation Month at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel – Georgia

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The Jekyll Island Club Hotel and the National Trust for Historic Preservation is celebrating Historic Preservation Month in May.The Hotel plans a guided Open House Tour of the major buildings with commentary about the architecture and many memorable events that have occurred here.
Open in 1888 as an exclusive hunting club for the nation’s most prominent financiers and industrialists, the Jekyll Island Club continues to have a unique history and yet one that affects all of us to this day. The guide will relate the story from the earliest days through 2008.
Visit Glynn County’s National Historic Landmark, the Jekyll Island Club Hotel. The guide takes you on a tour of the Hall of Mirrors, the Grand Dining Room, Crane Cottage and more as she comments about the Club’s history and architecture. A reception follows the tour. Meet in Palm Court

Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 371 Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA 31527 Call 800-535-9547 for more information.

Civil War Encampment – Jekyll Island, Georgia

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Visit military living history re-enactors with the Armory Guards as they recreate a Civil War encampment near where the original military units once set up their quarters. Throughout the course of the demonstration, the Armory Guards intend to accurately and respectfully portray the experience of the common American Civil War infantry soldier in Georgia.

Come discover more about Civil War soldiers at the Horton House Historic Site from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm this Saturday, May 3 and from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm this Sunday, May 4, 2008.

Discuss battle tactics with the soldiers at camp. Watch them practice their drills and march along with them. Witness them mount guard, fire muskets, and patrol the camp.

Admission is free. This event is sponsored by the Armory Guards and hosted by the Jekyll Island Museum. For more information contact the Jekyll Island Museum, at (912) 635-4036.