Brunswick & The Golden Isles of Georgia 2008 Visitors Guide

37. Mildred Huie Museum at Mediterranean House ★ ST. SIMONS ISLAND 1819 Frederica Road, (912) 638-3057 or (912) 638-3017; landmarkscenes.com. Paintings, models and historical research materials illustrate and explain St. Simons Island plantations and landmarks. Housed in the 1929 home and studio of local painter and historian Mildred Huie. Open by appointment. 40. John Gilbert Nature Trail. sslt.org. Administered by the St. Simons Land Trust, this 4-mile trail off Frederica Road meanders through woods and ends at an overlook of a vast and tranquil marsh. JEKYLL ISLAND 41. Georgia Sea Turtle Center ★ JEKYLL ISLAND 38. Island History Center (#30 on map, page 18). Stable Road, (912) 635-3636. jekyllisland.com. Exhibits on Jekyll Island’s history and natural environment, gift shop. Tours begin here. Open daily 9 am-5 pm. 214 Stable Road, (912) 635-3636. jekyllisland.com. Interactive exhibits and turtle rehabilitation center. Admission. Open daily 10 am-7 pm. 42. Tidelands Nature Center 100 Riverview Drive , (912) 635-3636. jekyllisland.com. Enjoyable environmental education for all ages and groups. CHRIST CHURCH, FREDERICA The Christ Church congregation traces its origins to 1776, and to the very earliest days of St. Simons Island. However, the first religious services were held on the site of the church some forty years earlier. It was here that John and Charles Wesley, two brothers from England considered the fathers of Methodism in America, first preached beneath the limbs of an enormous oak tree. The first church structure was built in 1820, but was partially destroyed by occupying Union troops during the War Between the States. In 1884, Anson Phelps Dodge, Jr., built the present structure in memory of his wife, Ellen, who died during their 'round-the-world honeymoon. The church is constructed of wood in the cruciform design with a trussed Gothic roof and steeple. Today, the beautiful church, with its magnificent stained glass windows and heavily wooded grounds that include a cemetery with graves of early settlers, is one of St. Simons Island's most treasured landmarks. Nature Trails and Tours on Land BRUNSWICK Nature Tours on Water ST. SIMONS ISLAND 39. Earth Day Nature Trail Georgia Department of Natural Resources, One Conservation Way (off US 17 at Sidney Lanier Bridge), (912) 264-7218; Fax: (912) 262-3143. dnr.state.ga.us/dnr/coastal Completely self-guided trail winds across salt marshes, tidal ponds and coastal hammock high ground. Features include wooden boardwalks across wading bird habitat, osprey/eagle nesting platform, wildlife observation decks and observation tower. No admission charge. Open daily during daylight hours. Rates shown for all activities are an indication of price range only and are subject to change without notice. Please call to verify rates. 43. Captain C Charters (#107, map on page 18). (912) 638-7646. Luxury motor yacht cruises, dolphin watching, nature studies, sunset watching. 44. Lady Jane Cruises ★ Located behind Spanky’s Marshside, US Highway 17, (912) 265-5711. credlesadventures.com. 90-minute dolphin watch/ shrimping experience aboard a working 60-foot shrimp trawler. Charters available for special events, extended shrimping tours, diving, bottom fishing, weddings and sightseeing. Christ Church is Stop 20 on The Brunswick/Golden Isles Driving Tour 22 http://sslt.org http://landmarkscenes.com http://jekyllisland.com http://jekyllisland.com http://jekyllisland.com http://dnr.state.ga.us/dnr/coastal http://credlesadventures.com

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