A step back in time............our first impression of the famous Jekyll Island Club Resort.
Once an exclusive retreat for America's wealthiest families(including the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, and Morgans),
the historic resort welcomes visitors from all walks of life. Boy, talk about the Gilded Age.... oh my!
If you are a history enthusiast, you would know that the idea for the FEDERAL RESERVE was secretly discussed within the walls of this 1886 private hunting and social club. That's right! In 1910, a group of powerful bankers and politicians(disguised as duck hunters) met in SECRET, to draft a plan for what would become the U.S. central banking system. This hushhush gathering included figures like Senator Nelson Aldrich and executives from J.P. Morgan and Co. and other major banks. The plan they developed laid the foundation for the Federal Reserve Act of 1913, which created the Federal Reserve System we know today. Who knew banking history could be this dramatic?😁😁😁
Oh the timeless elegance💓! The Spanish moss-draped live oaks, the manicured croquet grounds, the horse drawn carriage rides, afternoon tea on the varandas, and soaking up a little Vitamin D around the pool, .... what's not to love?
While we were visiting, we caught the beginning of wedding festivities that took place on the grounds.
The Victorian charm Jekyll Island Club Resort on 371 Riverview Drive is in the Historic District of the Island. Close by is the State Park Beach, which on this particular day, was just the way we like the beaches.........
The entry fee to Jekyll Island is $10.00.....pay-by-the-day. Shopping, eateries, lodging, recreation and wildlife, camping, bike trails and more.... our first visit to Jekyll Island was delightful!
Our big purchase for the afternoon: 🤣🤣🤣
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