Enrich your experience of our area’s unique history and coastal resources. Hop on the Cumberland Queen for a short, enjoyable cruise. Then, jump into your tour vehicle. Expect a rugged 5- to 6-hour narrated excursion. Highlights include Plum Orchard Mansion, First African Baptist Church in the Settlement and Wild Island. Built in 1898 by Lucy Carnegie, Plum Orchard is an elegant Greek Revival mansion gifted to her son, George, and his wife. The First African Baptist Church served the island’s African American workers beginning in 1893 and was the site of John F. Kennedy, Jr.’s 1996 wedding to Caroline Bessette. Wild Island, one of the largest undeveloped barrier islands on the Atlantic Coast, hosts one of the largest maritime forests remaining in the United States. Return to the ferry landing in time to catch the last boat back to St. Marys. Transportation is on your own. Cumberland Island’s historic structures and natural areas are not wheelchair accessible. There are no concessions on the island so pack your lunch including a refillable water bottle.
Not a morning person? Worried about late arrival due to unexpected traffic delays? Make it a stay-cation! Book a room at one of St. Marys’ historic B&Bs for Monday night and request a box lunch for Tuesday. On Monday afternoon, gather with fellow OLLIs at Seagle’s Saloon for a Dutch treat “meet and greet” happy hour (OLLI provides light snacks) followed by a Dutch treat dinner at Seagle’s Restaurant, both in Riverview Hotel.
Required: National Park Service entrance pass, agility, mobility and stamina throughout program and to embark and disembark tour vehicles, walk on uneven terrain and soft sand
Recommended: Packed lunch, water in a refillable bottle, dress for the weather and activities, hat, camera, insect spray
