Brown Bag Lunch: “The British Period“ with Dr. Mike Harrison

The period of British control over Amelia Island may have been brief, but it left a lasting mark on this region—including the name Amelia! The British transformed the economy and communities of Amelia Island, with the expansion of plantations, the rise of indigo cultivation, and conflict with the newly-revolting “Americans“ to the north. To guide you through this tumultuous history is Dr. Mike Harrison.