History Happens Here

On November 16, 2019, Fernandina Beach Main Street sponsored a celebration of Fernandina Beach’s historic preservation – from its early days in the 1970’s to the present - at the Nassau County Historic Courthouse.  At this free event, we were able to hear from the people who made it happen then and those continuing the support of vitality and history of our downtown. Events included courthouse tours with Robert M. Foster, Nassau County Chief Judge (Retired) with historic talking stations from key figures. It also featured a panel discussion Centre Street: Then and Now. Panel speakers and presenters included:

Neil Blalock, Historic District resident and former manager of Partin’s Shoes
Sal Cumella, Historic Preservation Planner, City of Fernandina Beach
Buddy Jacobs, Attorney and Fernandina Beach lobbyist
Kevin McCarthy, Amelia River Cruises
Thea Seagraves, Amelia Island Museum of History
Susan Hardee Steger, Editor, Fernandina Observer
Suanne Thamm, Author and Reporter- News Analyst,  Fernandina Observer

And panel moderator Arlene Filkoff, Executive Director, Fernandina Beach Main Street