Friends – Jekyll Island Foundation

Friends

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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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.

#jekyllisland #jekyllislandfoundation #goldenisles #exploregeorgia #preserve #conserve #educate
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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.

#jekyllisland #jekyllislandfoundation #goldenisles #exploregeorgia #preserve #conserve #educate
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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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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.

#jekyllisland #jekyllislandfoundation #goldenisles #exploregeorgia #preserve #conserve #educate
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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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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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Contact Us

Jekyll Island Foundation

P.O. Box 13002, Jekyll Island, GA 31527
Phone: (912) 635-4100

 

Looking to contact the Jekyll Island Authority? Please click here.