Amelia Island Genealogical Society

Ancestors Under Water (FOIA Reveals 100+ Buried Relatives)
2026-02-17 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Fernandina Beach Library, 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, United States
The Amelia Island Genealogical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday, 17 February 2026, in the community room at the Fernandina Branch Library. The public is invited to join us!

At this meeting, our guest speaker, Andrew Thompson will present “Ancestors Under Water: FOIA Reveals Over 100 Relatives Buried Beneath Lake Moultrie, South Carolina.” This presentation examines how genealogist Andrew Thompson used the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) laws as a genealogical research methodology, leading to the identification of more than 100 relatives (enslaved individuals, formerly enslaved persons, and their descendants) whose burial sites now lie beneath the waters of Lake Moultrie, South Carolina.Andrew Thompson is an avid genealogist with extensive experience in the historical South Carolina Lowcountry. He has reconstructed his family history across the era of slavery, uncovering 66 enslaved relatives (9 direct lineal ancestors, 57 extended family members). Andrew has presented numerous lectures throughout the Southeastern United States on African American Genealogy. Andrew currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Amelia Island Genealogical Society.

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Membership Mornings Coffee (March)
2026-03-03 10:30 - 11:30 | Story & Song Bookstore Bistro / Center for Arts & Culture, 1430 Park Ave, Fernandina Beach, Florida, 32034, United States
Enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee and learn more about the Amelia Island Genealogical Society. Open the door to finding your family history! 1st Tuesday of each month 10:30a.m. – 11:30a.m. at Story and Song, Fernandina Beach.TOPIC: HOW DO I ORGANIZE MY RESEARCH?

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Behind the Scenes of Graveside Chronicles
2026-03-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Fernandina Beach Library, 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, Florida, 32034, United States
Topic: Behind the Scenes of Graveside Chronicles, Stories of Life, Love and Legacy.

The Amelia Island Genealogical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday, (March 17, 2026), in the community room at the Fernandina Branch Library. The public is invited to join us!

At this meeting, our Cemetery Tour Committee will give us an insider’s view of how each year’s tour comes to life!

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Membership Mornings Coffee (April)
2026-04-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Story & Song Bookstore Bistro / Center for Arts & Culture, 1430 Park Ave, Fernandina Beach, Florida, 32034, United States
Enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee and learn more about the Amelia Island Genealogical Society. Open the door to finding your family history! 1st Tuesday of each month 10:30a.m. – 11:30a.m. at Story and Song, Fernandina Beach.TOPIC: SEARCHING IN CEMETERIES

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John Martin Waas: Early Immigration
2026-04-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Fernandina Beach Library, 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, Florida, 32034, United States
Topic: John Martin Waas: Early Immigration Guest Speaker: Ernie Davis

The Amelia Island Genealogical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday, (April 21, 2026), in the community room at the Fernandina Branch Library. The public is invited to join us!

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Membership Mornings Coffee (May)
2026-05-05 10:30 - 11:30 | Story & Song Bookstore Bistro / Center for Arts & Culture, 1430 Park Ave, Fernandina Beach, Florida, 32034, United States
Enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee and learn more about the Amelia Island Genealogical Society. Open the door to finding your family history! 1st Tuesday of each month 10:30a.m. – 11:30a.m. at Story and Song, Fernandina Beach.TOPIC: GRAVESTONE ICONOGRAPHY

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Memories of the Cold War
2026-05-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Fernandina Beach Library, 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, Florida, 32034, United States
Topic: Memories of the Cold War, Timeline of the Cold War and How it Impacted Our LivesGuest Speaker: James Shroads

The Amelia Island Genealogical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday, (May 19, 2026), in the community room at the Fernandina Branch Library. The public is invited to join us!

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A Revolutionary Soldier's Story
2026-06-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Fernandina Beach Library, 25 N 4th St, Fernandina Beach, Florida, 32034, United States
Topic: A Revolutionary Soldier’s Story, The Life & Times of Lt. William PullenGuest Speaker: Johanna Cleary

The Amelia Island Genealogical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday, (16 June 2026), in the community room at the Fernandina Branch Library. The public is invited to join us!Lt. William Pullen, Sr. was a Revolutionary War soldier who served for seven years with the Continental Army. But once he left the military at age 26, what did his future hold? Johanna Cleary explores Pullen’s life after the Revolutionary War and considers how his story tracked those of many early Americans.Dr. Johanna Cleary is a University of Florida associate professor emeritus in broadcast journalism. She earned a doctorate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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