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
What do you think it takes for a tiny shorebird chick to survive its first days on Jekyll Island’s beaches?
Through projects like Wilson’s Plover nest monitoring and chick survival research, Jekyll Island’s conservation team works tirelessly to protect these fragile species.
Your support through the Jekyll Island Foundation helps ensure their future along our shores. Donate today at:
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Hollybourne Cottage was built in 1890 by Club member Charles Stewart Maurice. In its original condition, the vacation retreat was a much-loved haven for Mr. and Mrs. Maurice and their nine children.
It is the only home built during the Club era with tabby. And it was constructed with a steel support system, solid base of 19 brick piers in the basement, and a system of trusses to help distribute the weight and support the living and dining room ceilings without the use of beams.
Today, the cottage remains a diamond in the rough, with ongoing efforts to preserve the structure.
Ongoing historic preservation efforts in Jekyll’s Historic District are made possible through visitation to the Jekyll Island Museum and through donations to the Jekyll Island Foundation.
Give today at the link in our bio.
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With gratitude and respect, we thank every veteran whose service has helped preserve the land, history, and values we hold dear.
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Conservation is a central pillar of the Jekyll Island Authority`s mission—from protecting nesting loggerhead turtles and dune systems to preserving the integrity of the tidal marshes and everything in between.
The Jekyll Island Foundation partners with the Conservation team on various projects, and we’d love your support too!
One way you can support Jekyll Island conservation is attending a Ranger Walk!
Learn more about the island’s natural resources from Jekyll’s own park ranger during these unique eco-experiences.
Get tickets today at the link in our bio.
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What`s your favorite place in the Jekyll Island Historic District during Holly Jolly Jekyll?
If you`ve never been to this magical place, Jekyll Island Historic District is a National Historic Landmark administered by the state of Georgia. It`s a 240-acre site with 34 historic structures and one of the largest ongoing restoration projects in the southeastern United States, attracting curious guests from around the world.
Ongoing historic preservation efforts in Jekyll’s Historic District are made possible through visitation to the Jekyll Island Museum and through donations to the Jekyll Island Foundation.
Give today at the link in our bio.
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Have you seen Jekyll Island’s Muhly Grass meadows in full bloom? These vibrant waves of pink and purple are more than just a stunning sight—they play a vital role in our ecosystem, stabilizing dunes and providing habitat for wildlife.
But these natural treasures face growing challenges from environmental change and human impact.
Join the Jekyll Island Foundation in protecting these breathtaking meadows. Every contribution supports our mission to preserve the island’s natural beauty for generations to come.
Learn how you can make a difference at the Initiatives link in our bio.
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What stories do you imagine the golden marsh grasses would tell about the wildlife they shelter and the storms they’ve weathered?
Jekyll Island’s tidal marshes are a lifeline for countless species and a natural shield against erosion. Conservation efforts, supported by the Jekyll Island Foundation and its members, ensure these vital ecosystems thrive for generations. Be part of the story.
Support conservation on Jekyll Island today at the link in our bio.
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San Souci...it means worry-free. That’s just how the early owners of Sans Souci, including the banker J. P. Morgan, intended to spend their winter getaways on Jekyll Island.
Today, Sans Souci is a twenty-four-room property operated by the Jekyll Island Club Resort, which continues to preserve original features such as leaded glass windows, a winding oak staircase, and the octagonal skylight above it.
Ongoing historic preservation efforts in Jekyll’s Historic District are made possible through visitation to the Jekyll Island Museum and through donations to the Jekyll Island Foundation.
Give today at the link in our bio.
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Smiles all around at the Shrimp & Grits Festival! 🦐
Board members and their families spent the weekend connecting with guests and sharing how the Jekyll Island Foundation helps safeguard Jekyll through conservation, preservation, and education.
Pictured (left to right): Bella and Juanita Hicks, Lindsay and Brian Strickland and their boys Charles Willis and Beecher
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Indoor tennis, bowling alleys, and even an Allman Brothers concert—the Gould Casino has been at the heart of Jekyll Island’s stories for over a century. Now, preservation work is underway to restore its historic charm, and you’re invited to be part of the next chapter.
Read more at the link in our bio.
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Save the Date!
📅 May 1–3, 2026
The Jekyll Island Foundation invites you to be part of something special: Jekyll Island | Gilded & Wild – a celebration of the stewardship of Georgia’s most intriguing barrier island. Gilded & Wild highlights conservation, preservation, and education, supporting Jekyll Island Foundation’s mission to help preserve and enhance the island’s natural and historic treasures for future generations.
Mark your calendars. More details coming soon.
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What was Dubignon Cottage like before the Jekyll Island Club Corporation?
Built in 1884, the Dubignon Cottage was the home of wealthy entrepreneur John Eugene Dubignon, who owned the island prior to the Jekyll Island Club Corporation.
This home was originally located on the site of Sans Souci, but was moved to its present location in 1896 in preparation for the construction of Sans Souci.
Ongoing historic preservation efforts in Jekyll’s Historic District are made possible through visitation to the Jekyll Island Museum and through donations to the Jekyll Island Foundation.
Give today at the link in our bio.
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What makes Hollybourne Cottage unlike any other?
Built in 1890, it’s the only Jekyll Island Club cottage made from tabby—a historic material crafted from lime, sand, oyster shells, and water. Designed by Charles Stewart Maurice, a renowned bridge builder, this 12,600 sq. ft. masterpiece incorporates innovative features like suspension trusses and stepped piers.
Today, Hollybourne stands as a tribute to Maurice’s ingenuity and the enduring elegance of Gilded Age life.
Help us preserve this treasure and bring its story to life with new exhibits.
Learn more about how you can support this project at the link in our bio.
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The Jekyll Island Foundation will be inside the Morgan Center during the Shrimp & Grits Festival this year. Hospitality Hall will be open Friday, October 24 from 3 – 9 PM and Saturday, October 25 from 11 AM – 5 PM.
Catch all the college football action inside the Hospitality Hall, featuring two projection screens and a 75” TV.
Enjoy games and activities including cornhole, football net toss, mini golf, an indoor golf simulator inside the Morgan Center, and a video game truck outside.
Discover what’s new, grab some goodies, and connect with us. We’d love to see you!
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Moss Cottage was built in 1896. Typical of the early club cottages, its rustic appearance is a reflection of the casual lifestyle of the original club members, who sought to escape from the pressures of the city to hunt, fish, and enjoy the natural beauty of the coastal environment.
Downstairs are an entrance hall, a game room with wood shingle walls, a parlor, a dining room and servant’s area with a butler’s pantry and kitchen. Upstairs are five family bedrooms, two full baths, one-half bath, and a servant’s room. The attic floor contains seven rooms, probably used as servants’ quarters, storage, and one bathroom. The cottage, like many built during the Club Era, also has a basement. Originally, a solarium was located on the south side of the cottage.
Ongoing historic preservation efforts in Jekyll’s Historic District are made possible through visitation to the Jekyll Island Museum and through donations to the Jekyll Island Foundation.
Give today at the link in our bio.
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Keep Jekyll Island a haven for birds!
Coastal Georgia’s value to birds as a migratory stopover and a seasonal refuge is immense. Nonetheless, many species of birds, here and worldwide, are suffering troubling population losses.
Your generosity enables the Jekyll Island Authority Conservation staff to do everything they can to make sure Jekyll Island is part of the conservation solution for birds, not part of the problem—from research and monitoring to educational partnerships and programs.
Donate today to support this initiative at the link in our bio.
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@georgiaseaturtlecenter —Georgia`s only sea turtle education and rehabilitation facility—provides state-of-the-art emergency care to sick and injured sea turtles and other wildlife.
Support this great work through a tax-deductible contribution:
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Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes are being tracked like never before, as a cutting-edge node network and Bluetooth transmitters reveal how they explore restored habitats. This technology is advancing research, reducing monitoring labor, and guiding future conservation strategies.
Learn how you can support these efforts to expand innovative wildlife tracking initiatives.
Read more 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 at the Meet Our Corporate Sponsors link in our bio.
If you are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor, learn more at the Become a Corporate Sponsor link in our bio.
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What was Indian Mound Cottage like before it became the Rockefeller retreat?
Built in 1892 by Gordon McKay, the home originally had a much simpler design. It featured just one public room—the parlor near the front door—with the rest of the house dedicated to bedrooms, each with its own private bath. This unique layout still influences the home today, with a bathroom opening onto the Reception Room.
By 1905, William Rockefeller purchased the property and began transforming it into the remarkable home you see today.
Ongoing historic preservation efforts in Jekyll’s Historic District are made possible through visitation to the Jekyll Island Museum and through donations to the Jekyll Island Foundation.
Support preservation efforts at the link in our bio.
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Honor your friends and loved ones with a bench in one of Jekyll Island`s most scenic areas.
Adopt-A-Bench at the link in our bio.
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"The sky broke like an egg into full sunset, and the water caught fire." —Pamela Hansford Johnson
What`s your favorite place to watch sunset on Jekyll Island?
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Each summer, female terrapins cross the Jekyll Island Causeway to lay their eggs and face significant threats along the way. Thankfully, new barrier and deterrent measures are reducing road mortalities and protecting nests.
Learn how you can help us expand these efforts by supporting future funding initiatives.
Read more at the link in our bio.
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What keeps Jekyll Island’s history alive for future generations? Partnerships with sponsors like the @jekyllclub !
Your support furthers dozens of education, conservation, and preservation projects on Jekyll Island. Learn more about the Jekyll Island Club Resort 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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P.O. Box 13002, Jekyll Island, GA 31527
Phone: (912) 635-4100
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