Located on Georgia’s Golden Isles, Jekyll Island is a place where history and natural beauty intertwine. Each visit to one of the island’s museums or historical tours is a journey through time, capturing the essence of the island’s storied past.
For families, couples, and groups looking for a memorable experience, Parker Kaufman Realtors invites you to explore the Mosaic Jekyll Island Museum and other historical tours that uncover the secrets of this enchanting locale.
Mosaic Jekyll Island Museum
The allure of Jekyll Island is captured within the walls of the Mosaic Jekyll Island Museum. This completely renovated and reimagined space guides visitors through the island’s rich cultural and natural history. The museum stands resilient within the historic stables building, with high lofted ceilings that echo tales from long ago while offering an open space that invites curiosity and exploration. Throughout its history, Jekyll Island has been a beacon for those seeking something different. From the Native Americans to English colonists, French privateers, and the affluent members of the Jekyll Island Club, the island’s rich history is all housed in the Mosaic Jekyll Island Museum. Jekyll Island is a place where people have come to build a life, vacation, and create new possibilities. The Mosaic Jekyll Island Museum brings this spirit to life. Each meticulously curated exhibit offers stunning visuals and audio narratives that tell the tale of the island’s transformation from a secretive haven for the elite to a beloved vacation destination. The transformation began in 1886 when Jekyll Island became the winter retreat for some of America’s most illustrious families. Among the prominent figures were J.P. Morgan, Joseph Pulitzer, William Rockefeller, and William K. Vanderbilt, who shaped the island’s reputation as “the richest, the most exclusive, and most inaccessible club in the world.” Today, the museum invites you to explore this rich history through the Jekyll Island Museum Tours, offering insights into sites such as the Jekyll Island Club National Historic Landmark District, the Horton House, and the Wanderer Memory Trail. Each of these sites tells its own story, adding layers to the complex history that has made Jekyll Island a true gem of the Golden Isles.
Historical Tours
Millionaire Motorcar Tour
Embark on the Millionaire Motorcar Tour and travel back in time as a member of the Jekyll Island Club. This tour is a true delight, taking place on one of the Historic District’s newest additions, a 1930’s Model T replica. As you cruise in this vintage vehicle, you are treated to a private tour of the Historic District and entry into one of the iconic Jekyll Island Club properties. It’s a journey that allows you to experience the island as the elite once did, providing a sense of nostalgia and grandeur that’s hard to find elsewhere.
Landmark Trolley Tour
The Landmark Trolley Tour offers a broader look at the historic significance of the island. The Jekyll Island Club members created an exclusive Gilded Age retreat that shaped our nation’s future. This guided trolley tour spans the 240-acre historic district, allowing you to step into their past and witness the grandeur they enjoyed. The tour includes entry into a historic cottage and admission to the Mosaic Gallery and Faith Chapel, giving you the leisure to absorb the island’s rich history in an engaging and educational experience.
Faith Chapel Tours
Faith Chapel, a jewel of the island, is a structure to be admired. This charming chapel, envisioned by Club Member Frederic Baker to be “worthy of the island,” is a testament to the island’s rich architectural heritage. The Faith Chapel Tours showcase the chapel’s enchanting features, including whimsical animal carvings, terra cotta gargoyles, and the breathtaking Tiffany and Armstrong stained glass windows. It’s a place where beauty and history collide, offering a serene and reflective experience for visitors.
Gilded Age Ghosts & Ghouls
For those with a penchant for the paranormal, the Gilded Age Ghosts & Ghouls tour is an after-dark tour that promises spine-tingling tales and eerie encounters. The journey begins at the Mosaic Jekyll Island Museum, where participants learn about Gilded Age traditions of All Hallow’s Eve. As the trolley makes its way to one of the island’s historic homes, guests hear real paranormal experiences recounted by current staff members of the Historic District. The tour concludes with a visit back in time to the Club era, where the dearly departed members share some of the island’s most ghastly tales.
Plan Your Visit
Each accommodation is thoughtfully selected to provide not just a place to rest but a home away from home. Discover the heart of Georgia’s Golden Isles with Parker Kaufman Realtors and create unforgettable memories steeped in history, beauty, and adventure.
Stay with Parker Kaufman Realtors
As you explore the Mosaic Jekyll Island Museum and partake in the many historical adventures, allow Parker Kaufman Realtors to enhance your stay with top-tier accommodations. Our deep-rooted connection to the Golden Isles ensures that each guest experiences the ultimate in comfort and convenience. Our properties are designed to be more than just places to stay; they are refuges that embody the charm and history of Jekyll Island and St. Simons Island. From picturesque beaches to quaint neighborhoods, Parker Kaufman Realtors offers a wide range of rentals that provide perfect backdrops for family vacations, romantic getaways, and group retreats. Your next idyllic vacation awaits on the shores of Jekyll Island, where the past comes alive in the most enchanting of ways.
