Amelia Island: A Pirate, A Princess and Buried Treasure
Electronic Scavenger Hunt

Directions: Using the Internet to obtain information on all kinds of topics can be fun, as well as educational. Here are some websites you might enjoy. See if you can find the answers to these questions by exploring these websites.

1. Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach have a rich and full history. Go to
www.ameliaisland.org/history , and find out why the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival was started.

2. On their way to Amelia Island, the Johnson family stops at Kingsley Plantation which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is administered by the National Park Service. According to www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/geo-flor/21.htm where are most of the descendents of Anna and Zephanian Kingsley living today?

3. Another website about Kingsley Plantation is http://www.nps.gov/timu/historyculture/kp_history.htm. Find out what “Tabby” was made of by going to the History of Kingsley Plantation page.

4. In Chapter 11, Joey and Bobby visit the Bosque Bello cemetery with Annie. The Amelia Island Genealogical Society provides information about the Bosque Bello Cemetery on a website at www.aigensoc.org/cemetery_Bosque_Bello_new.asp According to a survey done in 1997, how many graves are contained in the cemetery? (One of the purposes of a genealogical society is to help people learn about their family history.)

5. While the boys are at the cemetery, Katy meets a pirate. If Pete stays on Amelia Island, he’ll probably become a member of the Fernandina Pirate Club. According to their website at http://www.fernandinapirates.com/ what kinds of things do the pirates do in the community?

6. Wikipedia is a good source of information on many topics. According to
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piracy, what is the traditional name for the flags of European and American pirates? (Look at the pictures and read the captions.)

7. Joey and Bobby visit Fort Clinch State Park, one of the most well-preserved 19th century forts in the country. Visit their website at www.floridastateparks.org/fortclinch/ and find out how many battles were fought there.

8. Fort Clinch State Parks offers many “Special Events” and activities to its guests. When are the Nature Walks held and how much do they cost?
www.floridastateparks.org/fortclinch/

9. George takes the Johnson kids to the Amelia Island Museum of History. Go to their
website at www.ameliamuseum.org to see what kinds of tours the museum offers.

10. Jennifer Johnson is writing a story on the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival. When does the festival occur each year? Check out www.shrimpfestival.com/