Submitted by Jennifer Harrison — Amelia Island Museum of History
November 21, 2015 5:12 p.m.
On Saturday November 14th the Lesesne House threw open its doors to the public for the first time in 150 years. The fundraising event for the Amelia Island Museum of History drew a large crowd dressed in clothes from the 1920’s Jazz Era. The Centre Street Gossips wore clothes of previous Lesesne House owners that were found in the attics.
Back Row (l-r) Jennifer McCarthy, Carol Condit, Penny Reid, Ruth Igoe, Diana Herman
Front Row:
Eileen Murphy, Carla Foreman, Paula Woodside
The colorful guests whispered the password at the entrance to the ‘speakeasy’ where Marlin and Barrel Distillery’s bartender Johnny Miller had created a signature complimentary cocktail for the event, and they nibbled on appetizers from Horizons restaurant. Wonderful jazz tunes from Crescendo Amelia gave ambience to a fun filled evening.
Over the last few months Fernandina residents have watched with interest as this grand old house has been revitalized under the watchful eye and vision of a young family member and new owner. The Lesesne House is the Queen of Centre Street and we salute her and her dynamic young owner.
What a wonderful revitalization to Centre Street. Thanks to Ms. Whitmire for her contribution to the Museum of History event. Hopefully it will be included in one of the future tour of homes.