2013 Holiday Events in Jekyll Island, GA
Jekyll Island, Georgia, is hosting several holiday events in 2013. The community has always celebrated holidays in style, particularly those occurring during the late autumn and early winter months. This legacy goes back to 1886, when Jekyll Island, Georgia, became the winter retreat for some of America’s wealthiest and most influential individuals.
The Carnegies, Rockefellers, and Morgans, among others, built mansion-sized family “cottages” and a grand clubhouse on this remote island off the South Georgia coast as their winter escape. Over a span of more than 50 years, these elite families enjoyed the mild winters and lush beauty of Jekyll Island, leaving behind a rich heritage in what is now a National Historic Landmark District, with many of the homes still intact and now revitalized.
Jekyll Island is a perfect destination for anyone wanting to step back in time and enjoy the holidays as they were celebrated throughout history. During the 2013 holiday season, residents and guests on Jekyll Island can enjoy timeless seasonal festivities.
Below are a few highlights for the 2013 holiday season in Jekyll, and you can also read about more here.
St. Nicholas Day Celebration
Jekyll Island Historic District
December 7, 2013
2 PM – 4 PM
Reservations are required
912-635-4036
This 1920s-style Christmas party is hosted at the historic Villa Ospo cottage and features characters in period dress and timeless activities.
Holidays in History
Jekyll Island Museum, 100 Stable Road
December 7-28, 2013
Reservations are required
912-635-4036
Daily tours take place inside the historic cottages of Jekyll Island, which are decorated in vintage style. Daytime trolley tours are available daily November 30-December 31 (except on December 24 and 25) at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM. Twilight tours are available on Saturdays at 5:30 PM from December 7-28.
Holiday High Tea
Grand Dining Room at Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 371 Riverview Drive
December 10, 2013
3:30 PM
912-635-5222
Traditional tea, sandwiches, soup, scones and holiday sweets, set to holiday music from Jekyll Island Club Hotel’s pianist
Santa Claus at Crane Cottage
Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 371 Riverview Drive
December 15, 2013
11:30 AM – 2 PM
855-535-9547
A traditional visit from Jolly St. Nick himself!
Christmas Cookie Workshop
Morgan Center at Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 317 Riverview Drive
December 18 and 19, 2013
2 PM – 4 PM
855-535-9547
For guests interested in the timeless art of cookie decorating, hosted by the Jekyll Island Club Hotel’s pastry chef
Christmas Bagpiper
Jekyll Island Hotel Grounds, 371 Riverview Drive
December 19-24, 2013
4 PM – 4:50 PM
An authentic Scottish bagpiper heralds the season with free entertainment.
Additionally, the outdoor lighting in the historic district will be among the most spectacular ever before showcased on Jekyll Island. An all-new outdoor lighting system, which is “greener” and more unique than traditional outdoor holiday lights, will put a new spotlight on the historic oak trees of the historic island. The system creates shimmering effect that results in the appearance of fireflies dancing throughout the branches and leaves.
