Historic Faith Chapel
Enjoy the charming chapel which Club Member Frederic Baker wanted to be “worthy of the island.” Delight in the architectural whimsy of its animal carvings, terra cotta gargoyles, and Tiffany and Armstrong stained glass windows.
When: Open Daily 2pm - 4 pm (Subject to prior private rentals)
Cost: Admission is free
Passport to the Century
Fifty-three prominent Jekyll Island Club members created an exclusive gilded era island retreat for family and friends on Georgia’s coast. These empire builders shaped our nation’s future. Now step into their past with a guided tram tour of the 240-acre historic district that includes entry into two cottages.
When: 90-minute tours available daily.
Where: The tour departs from the Jekyll Island Museum at 100 Stable Road at 11:00am 1:00pm and 3:00pm 912-635-4036
Cost: Adults: $16, Children 6-12 years of age: $7 and kids are free under 6 years of age.
Multi-Media Self Guided Tour (New!)
Introduce yourself to the Jekyll Island Club with the best of our extensive archive of photos, oral histories, diaries, and rare home-movie footage. The club member’s stories come alive in the voices of members, staff, visitors, and the experts who have worked to preserve the island’s history. This self-guided tour includes a walking guide map and interactive multi-media device rental.
When: Available daily 9 am-3 pm. 912-635-4036
Where: The tour departs from the Jekyll Island Museum at 100 Stable Road
Cost: $8 rental
Folklore Rumor & Myth
Pass through the old Landmark District at twilight and enter one of the cottages for spine-tingling tales that will draw you back through the centuries.
When: Fridays in October.
Where: The tour departs from the Jekyll Island Museum at 100 Stable Road
Cost: Adults: $16, Children 6-12 years of age: $7
The Holidays in History
The cottages of the historic district are decorated for the season! Imagine Christmas through the ages as you venture inside the cottages of Jekyll Island’s National Historic Landmark District and experience the holidays from the Victorian Era to the Jazz Age.
When: Daily in December, except Dec. 24 and 25
Where: The tour departs from the Jekyll Island Museum at 100 Stable Road
Cost: Adults: $16, Children 6-12 years of age: $7
Group Offerings
Specialty tours and rates are available for parties of 20 or more. In addition to private offerings of public tour programs, a variety of private, customized tours are available to suit your group’s special interests. Advanced reservations are required. Program availability and pricing is subject to change. For more information, contact Shirley Martin, Tour Manager, 912-635-4036.
Civil War Living History
Meet Susie King Taylor, portrayed by Sherrie Tolliver, who served as the first African American Army nurse during the Civil War. She worked with the First South Carolina Volunteers, the first black Union Army Regiment, which served on St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island, and throughout the South. Join her as she looks back on her life in camp with the black troops.
When: Thursday, Feb 2, 2012, 7:00 pm
Where: The Jekyll Island Museum, Jekyll Island, Georgia, 912-635-4036
Cost: Admission is free.
Sea Island Spirituals: The Legacy of Willis Proctor
The Geechee Gullah Ring Shouters present a tribute concert honoring the musical traditions of Willis Proctor. Proctor was a valet for William Rockefeller at the Jekyll Island Club. He later owned a store on St. Simon’s Island, which was a “jumping” nightspot. Proctor is especially remembered for his contributions to folk music as a Georgia Sea Island Singer. The Geechee Gullah Ring Shouters celebrate Proctor’s legacy, performing music he originally recorded.
When: Thursday, Feb 9, 2012, 7:00 pm
Where: Historic Faith Chapel, Jekyll Island, Georgia
Cost: $15, available at the Jekyll Island Museum on Stable Road, 912-635-4036.
Sweetgrass Basketmaking Workshop
Learn to weave baskets from Master Basket Weaver Yvonne Grovner and continue one of the oldest art forms of African origin in America. Enjoy this 200-year-old tradition, making your own masterpiece from locally found sweet cord grass.
When: Saturday, Feb 11, 2012, 2:30-5:30 pm
Where: Villa Ospo, Jekyll Island, Georgia
Cost: $40 includes materials. Places limited, please call for reservations, 912-635-4036.
The Search for the Wanderer Survivors
Journey with researcher April Hynes on her quest to discover what happened to the survivors of the slave ship Wanderer, which arrived on Jekyll Island in 1858. With support from Ancestry.com and the Chipstone Foundation, Hynes shares amazing stories of Wanderer survivors’ experiences and filmed interviews with descendants of the enslaved Africans. Explore their rich cultural legacy with Archaeologist Mark Newell, as he unveils research into the origins and production of face jugs.
When: Thursday, Feb 23, 2012, 7:00 pm
Where: The Jekyll Island Museum, Jekyll Island, Georgia, 912-635-4036
Cost: Admission is free.
Horton House Living History
Relive the diplomacy of nations that took place on Jekyll Island over 275 years ago. In 1736, cultures collided as William Horton entertained British, Spanish, and Creek leaders on Jekyll Island. Interact with period reenactors and sample the daily life of long ago through a variety of hands-on activities.
When: Saturday, June 16, 2012, 11:00 am
Where: Horton House Historic Site, Jekyll Island, Georgia
Cost: Admission is free. For more information, call or visit the Jekyll Island Museum, 912-635-4036