Anna Maria Island Historical Society

04/29/2026

Join us this Thursday for a meet and greet with author, Pat Carlucci. His new book, Baseball in Paradise, takes you through a 100 year history of baseball with delightful discoveries of baseball history here on Anna Maria Island.
LET YOUR BASEBALL JOURNEY BEGIN at the AMI Museum this Thursday, April 30th from 10am to 1pm. with a book signing with the author.

04/29/2026

An invitation to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

This Memorial Day, we will be honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. 🇺🇸

We invite Manatee County residents to help us recognize these heroes by sharing photos, short video clips, and information about your loved ones who served and gave their lives in the United States Armed Forces.

If you would like your family member to be included in our Memorial Day presentation, please submit:
• A photo (in uniform, if available)
• Their full name and branch of service
• Rank, years of service, and any additional details you would like shared
• A brief message or memory you would like included (optional)

Submissions can be sent to: [email protected]

Deadline for inclusion: April 30, 2026

By sharing their stories, we ensure their sacrifice is remembered and honored by our entire community. ❤️🤍💙

Thank you for helping us pay tribute to those who gave everything for our freedom.

04/29/2026

AMIHS was proud to announce TWO winners of the annual scholarship in honor of Pat Copeland, the historical society and museum co-founder who passed away in 2023. A special thanks to Joe Hendricks from the AMI Sun for a thorough report. We also thank the Anna Maria General Store for providing beer and wine. Thank you Double Deez and Pizzano’s for providing the delicious pizza. 

Courtney Schultz and Jack Love are this year’s Pat Copeland Scholarship award winners.

04/29/2026

Get ready for turtle season 🐢
Key 2026 Turtle Season Rules:
Remove Personal Items: All beach chairs, umbrellas, tents, and toys must be removed from the beach daily by sunset to avoid trapping turtles.

Lights Out: Turn off, shield, or redirect all lights visible from the beach. Use red or amber LED bulbs for outdoor lighting to avoid disorienting hatchlings.

Maintain Distance & Silence: Do not use flashlights, flash photography, or cell phone lights near nests at night. Keep a minimum of 50-100 feet distance from turtles.

Flatten the Beach: Fill in all sand holes and knock down sandcastles before leaving the beach to remove obstacles for hatchlings.

Report Incidents: Contact the Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch & Shorebird Monitoring at 941-778-5638 or FWC if you see a disoriented turtle or someone disturbing a nest.

04/17/2026

The 2026 Giving Challenge is a wrap! We are so thankful for YOU!

04/16/2026

ONLY 4 MORE HOURS!!
The Giving Challenge ends at noon today. If you haven’t already given generously to the Museum, please click the link below. Your support is vital!

I’m ready to support Anna Maria Island Historical Society Inc on April 15, 2026 during Giving Challenge . Learn more about Anna Maria Island Historical Society Inc and all the other organizations participating in Giving Challenge .

04/15/2026

We are having a blast at the Giving Challenge Pop Up!! You can join us at the Center or click on the link below to donate. There are 19 more hours!! Help us make history accessible to all!
https://www.givingchallenge.org/organizations/anna-maria-island-historical-society-inc

04/15/2026

https://www.givingchallenge.org/organizations/anna-maria-island-historical-society-inc

04/15/2026

We are LIVE!! The Giving Challenge is open. Click on the link to donate!! https://www.givingchallenge.org/organizations/anna-maria-island-historical-society-inc

04/14/2026

Join us at The Center for a Giving Challenge Pop-Up Giving Station!

Wednesday, April 15th | 5–7 PM

Stop by to meet local nonprofits, learn about their missions, enjoy live music from Justin Layman, and support the causes you care about through online giving.

Participating nonprofits include The Center of Anna Maria Island, The Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island, Anna Maria Island Garden Club, Anna Maria Island Historical Society, and Wildlife Inc.

Come connect, collaborate, and support our community!

04/13/2026