Bringing history to life:
County honors Billy Bartram 250 years after he landed on Amelia Island

Mike Adams, also known as Billy Bartram, stands in front of Egans Creek River on Saturday after giving an Interpretive Talk about Bartram and his travels. Photo by Ashley Chandler

Billy Bartram talks to Rich Riley ahead of the Interpretive Talk held Saturday at Egans Creek Park. Photo by Ashley Chandler

William “Billy” Bartram talks to the audience during the Interpretive Talk held Saturday at Egans Creek Park. Photo by Ashley Chandler

Members of The Bartram Garden Club pose with Commissioner Jeff Gray after the proclamation of William Bartram Month April 8 at the Nassau County Commissioners meeting. From left are Gray, Linda Martin, Beverly Williams, Marc Williams, Karen Reily, Pam Dawson and Jerry Walthall. Photo by Ashley Chandler

Sam Carr of the Bartram Trail Society of Florida enjoys the Guided Kayak Tour on Saturday along Amelia River and Egan's Creek River. Submitted photo