Dear Foundation Friends,
When you visit Jekyll Island, it’s almost impossible NOT to take great pictures. You probably have a few on your smart phone of yourself with Jekyll’s pristine beauty or historic buildings in the background. If this is indeed the case, why not share? Post them to Facebook and Instagram using #JekyllIslandFoundation. Chances are you’ll see them here, and help us make even more friends!
Thanks,
Dion Davis
Executive Director
#DidYouKnow—Henry Kirk Porter, a locomotive manufacturer and United States Senator, built Mistletoe Cottage in 1900. It was designed by Charles Alling Gifford as a Dutch Colonial Revival, with elements of both shingle style and classical style.
John Chaffin leased the home from Porter's estate in 1924 and two years later bought it. At his death was the last living character member of the Club.
In more recent years, preservation staff consulted with specialists from the Northeast Document and Conservation Center to rehabilitate the cottage’s sunroom to its Jekyll Island Club-Era appearance. Efforts included:
—conducting a historic paint analysis to return the walls of the sunroom to their original blue paint color
—reproducing the hand-painted ceiling treatment featuring images of birds and leaves in brilliant colors
—framing the original Chinese silk wallpaper for display in the cottage
Ongoing historic preservation efforts in Jekyll’s Historic District are made possible through visitation to the Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum and through donations to the Jekyll Island Foundation.
Give today at the link in our bio.
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Meet Rich and Lynn Van Iderstyne, devoted to each other, Jekyll Island, and the occupation that brought them together—flying. Both long-time Delta Air Lines employees (he’s a retired pilot and she’s a flight attendant), the two met on an airplane while headed to Colorado’s Aspen Snowmass for a ski weekend.
Married now for 27 years, their story keeps getting better—and flying higher. They’ve established two well-known businesses on Jekyll Island and embraced their role at the airport, where they greet pilots and get to share their love of Jekyll with guests.
Rich uses his restored World War II plane to offer rides to people, especially war veterans. Rather than taking money for flights, he requests donations to the Jekyll Island Foundation. An avid supporter of JIF from the start, Rich served as an advisory board member, raising funds for the Georgia Sea Turtle Center and Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum.
The Van Iderstynes appreciate the work of the Foundation and the JIA: “There have been so many positive changes over the years. The island looks nicer than ever, and that’s because the JIA has done a great job of maintaining the balance between nature and development.”
Read more about the Van Iderstyne's at the Meet Our Donors link in our bio.
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Happy Earth Day, everyone! 🌎
Today, we celebrate our beautiful planet and the importance of taking care of it for generations to come. At the Jekyll Island Foundation, we are committed to preserving the natural beauty and ecological diversity of Jekyll Island for all to enjoy.
We encourage everyone to take action, no matter how small, to help protect our planet. Let's work together to make every day Earth Day!
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The Skeet House was originally built in the 1930s for recreational use by the Jekyll Island Club. Skeet shooting was a popular activity at the island resort, which first formed in 1886 as a hunting club.
Thanks to recent fundraising assistance by the Jekyll Island Foundation, the building recently became the focus of preservation efforts by the Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum. It was taken apart piece by piece and reassembled in its current location along Pier Road.
In its new home in the heart of the historic district, the Skeet House now provides a centralized activity space for educational programs and entertainment within the historic district.
Ongoing historic preservation efforts in Jekyll’s Historic District are made possible through visitation to the Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum and through donations to the Jekyll Island Foundation.
Give today at the link in our bio.
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Join us in saying a huge thank you to our corporate sponsor, the @jekyllclub! Your support furthers dozens of education, conservation, and preservation projects on Jekyll Island. Learn more about the Jekyll Island Club Resort by clicking the Meet Our Corporate Sponsors link in our bio.
If you are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor, choose the Become a Corporate Sponsor link in our bio.
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All paths taken lead to Jekyll Island!
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Have you visited Faith Chapel yet? Constructed in 1904 for the members of the Jekyll Island Club, Faith Chapel has welcomed visitors for more than a hundred years. From the heart pine flooring to the copper tip of the steeple, the combined elements immerse guests into Faith Chapel’s Club-Era past.
The furnishings in Faith Chapel complement the gothic-revival architecture, with their simple forms and trefoil cutouts recalling the technique of Medieval craftsman and the decoration of European Gothic cathedrals.
The Jekyll Island Foundation—in conjunction with the @jekyll_island Authority and @jekyllfriends (FOHJI)—remains committed to the preservation of the island’s historic resources. Future efforts are planned to ensure Faith Chapel is preserved for generations to come.
Ongoing historic preservation efforts in Jekyll’s Historic District are made possible through visitation to the Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum and through donations to the Jekyll Island Foundation.
Give today at the link in our bio.
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Our partnership with the @courtyardjekyllisland, Jekyll Island’s newest beachfront hotel property, allows us to raise funding for projects supporting education, conservation and preservation on Jekyll Island.
Learn more about the Courtyard & Residence Inn Jekyll Island at the link in our bio.
If you are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor, learn more at the link in our bio.
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Support conservation efforts and honor your loved ones by planting a tree in one of Jekyll Island's most scenic and unique locations for all to enjoy.
We partner with the Jekyll Island Authority’s Reforestation Program. Along with the Garden Clubs of Georgia, Georgia Forestry, and JIA’s own live oak and pine seedling proliferation efforts, the JIA has planted more than 1,100 trees so far.
Order your own tree today at the link in our bio.
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Happy Easter from the Jekyll Island Foundation! Today is a day to celebrate new beginnings, springtime, and the renewal of nature.
"Spring adds new life and new joy to all that is." —Jessica Harrelson
We are proud to be a part of the Jekyll Island community, and we are grateful for the support of our donors and volunteers who help us preserve and protect this special place for generations to come. Together, we can ensure that Jekyll Island remains a place of natural beauty, wonder, and joy for all.
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From sea turtles on Jekyll’s oceanfront beaches, to freshwater turtles and box turtles on the island’s interior, to diamondback terrapins that inhabit our marshes, each one is studied by the @georgiaseaturtlecenter team and @jekyll_island Authority conservationists.
GSTC day and night beach patrols are part of a unique, long-running project—consistently supporting egg protection, hatchling development, and better coastal habitat management.
Support this great work through a tax-deductible contribution at the link in our bio.
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Happy #NationalWalkingDay! Take a stroll along the beautiful trails of Jekyll Island and enjoy the fresh air and stunning scenery. Don't forget to share your photos with us by using #JekyllIslandFoundation.
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Our partnership with the @jekyll_island Authority—stewards of Jekyll Island’s past, present and future—allows us to raise funding for Authority-driven projects supporting education, conservation and preservation on Jekyll Island.
Learn more about the work of the Jekyll Island Authority: https://bit.ly/3KCuZzW
If you are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor, learn more here: https://bit.ly/3GhuqsB
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April promises to be an exciting month for Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum!
Mosaic is celebrating its fourth anniversary, opening a new rotating exhibit, and constructing the Paddock, an outdoor educational space.
Mosaic has remained dynamic since its spring opening in 2019, featuring island-wide historic tours, interactive events, and engaging programs.
Visitors to the museum can listen to accounts of Wanderer survivors and virtually “try on” outfits from the Gilded Age. Children enjoy climbing into an oversized eagle’s nest where they can dress in eagle masks and feathered capes.
The hands-on elements, interesting artifacts, stable-inspired gift shop, and iconic trolley tours make the Mosaic a must-see for anyone visiting Jekyll Island.
Explore Mosaic’s impressive list of upcoming programs at the link in our bio.
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Happy 4th anniversary Mosaic! The team will be handing out cupcakes and drinks from 1pm while they last on Thursday, April 6th in the Mosaic lobby.
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Jekyll Island is often described as one of Georgia's "truly premier birding destinations" and not to be missed when birding the coast of Georgia.
Birds like the Great Blue Heron pictured—the largest heron in North America—migrates toward warmer temperate regions, so you are likely to find many on the island.
Help advance bird conversation efforts and keep Jekyll Island a haven for birds by donating today at the link in our bio.
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Adopting a bench is a beautiful and impactful way to recognize and honor friends and loved ones.
Adopt-A-Bench at the link in our bio.
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You never know what you might encounter while walking the beaches on Jekyll Island! Please remember to be respectful of all wildlife as you observe the wonders of the Golden Isles.
Ongoing wildlife conservation efforts on Jekyll Island are made possible through donations to the Jekyll Island Foundation.
Give today at the link in our bio.
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#DidYouKnow - Goodyear Cottage was built in 1906 for the lumber baron, Frank Henry Goodyear of Buffalo, New York. There are seven rooms and a half-bath on the first floor and five bedrooms and three baths on the second floor. The third floor originally contained a servant’s room, a bath, and a storage area.
The house was restored in 1974 and is now used as a center for the creative arts, housing the Jekyll Island Arts Association and the Jekyll Island Pottery Guild. Exhibits by both local and visiting artists are on display monthly.
Ongoing historic preservation efforts in Jekyll’s Historic District are made possible through visitation to the Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum and through donations to the Jekyll Island Foundation.
Give today at the link in our bio.
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Hello, F⚡erce! 🐻 @brandfiercely's sponsorship supports education, conservation and preservation projects on Jekyll Island. Learn more about Fierce Strategy + Creative by clicking the Meet Our Corporate Sponsors link in our bio.
If you are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor, choose the Become a Corporate Sponsor link in our bio.
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Long before the present-day causeway was built, the only way to reach Jekyll Island was by boat. ⛵ Today, from airboat tours to dolphin tours, Jekyll Island has plenty of ways to see and experience the waters and wildlife that surround the island.
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Hoping your weekend is lucky, blessed and all the rest. ☘️ Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️
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Join us in saying a huge thank you to our corporate sponsor, the @jekyllclub! Your support furthers dozens of education, conservation, and preservation projects on Jekyll Island. Learn more about the Jekyll Island Club Resort by clicking the Meet Our Corporate Sponsors link in our bio.
If you are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor, choose the Become a Corporate Sponsor link in our bio.
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Members are an integral part of the work of the Jekyll Island Foundation, and we are always excited to welcome more individuals to this special group!
Foundation membership is a very simple process and allows you a number of wonderful privileges as you visit Jekyll Island. Membership privileges expand with the amount of your gift and include annual island parking passes, guest amenity passes, gift shop discounts, and more.
Learn more about our membership benefits at the link in our bio.
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Remember to keep your eyes peeled when driving on the causeway!
Thanks to the ongoing conservation program led by the @georgiaseaturtlecenter automobile-induced mortality has been steadily declining the past several years.
From sea turtles on Jekyll’s oceanfront beaches, to freshwater turtles and box turtles on the island’s interior, to diamondback terrapins that inhabit our marshes, each one is studied by the Georgia Sea Turtle Center team and Jekyll Island Authority conservationists.
Support this great work through a tax-deductible contribution: https://bit.ly/3YFObAg
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P.O. Box 13002, Jekyll Island, GA 31527
Phone: (912) 635-4100
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