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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.

Amelia Island

Fernandina Beach

More about the War of Jenkins Ear and Cathy's (notably less academic) article about the War of Jenkin's Ear.

Fort Clinch State Park

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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