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This week, Cathy and Jon talk about Florida's "Southern" beach: Amelia Island. They also talk about the history and beauty of Fort Clinch, the War of Jenkins Ear, and why you should stop for boiled peanuts on every road trip.
More about the War of Jenkins Ear and Cathy's (notably less academic) article about the War of Jenkin's Ear.
Amelia Island Museum of History
Fort Clinch history author Frank A. Ofeldt III at Friends of Fort Clinch State Park
Fort Clinch books by Frank A. Ofeldt
Jon's article about his son and boiled peanuts
Cathy's article about a road trip through Fernandina
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