History, Tours & Art on Jekyll Island
Journey back in time to the Gilded Age. Jekyll Island Club boasts a rich history around every corner of the resort’s sprawling grounds and in the adjacent Historic District. Take a self-guided tour around the historic cottages, hop aboard a tram, trolley, or horse-drawn carriage for guided tours, explore the island’s many historic sites or view rotating art exhibits to take in the stories of Jekyll Island in a medium that best suits you.
Hotel History Tour
The Jekyll Island Club is rich with history from the conception of the Federal Reserve to the filming of iconic movies. We invite you to join a hotel history tour led by history aficionado and hotel concierge CJ White. The tour leaves from Palm Court and explores the original main clubhouse building.
Tram Tours
Daily: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
This guided trolley tour of our 240-acre historic district includes entry into a historic cottage and admission into the Mosaic Gallery and Faith Chapel. The tour lasts 60 minutes and begins at Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum. Please call 912.635.4036 for more information.
Carriage Tours
Tuesday – Sunday at 10:00 am
Enjoy a tour of the beautiful Historic District in a horse-drawn carriage. During your ride, you’ll learn about several historic cottages, Faith Chapel and the Jekyll Island Club Resort. Each carriage seats between four and 15 guests and tours are approximately 35 minutes. Call Three Oaks Farm at 912.635.9500 for details.
Discover the Mosaic
Open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
The Jekyll Island Museum guides you through the rich cultural and natural history of Georgia’s most intriguing barrier island. In-depth and interactive exhibits draw you in, while stunning visuals and audio tell the tale of this magical island. Please call 912.635.4036 for more information.
Historic Sites
Walk along historic tabby sidewalks shaded by old plantation oaks, relax on our picturesque Southern porches and explore wilderness areas and historic sites like Horton House and DuBignon Cemetery, just minutes from Jekyll Island Club Resort.
Jekyll Arts Association
Visit the historic Goodyear Cottage to experience rotating monthly art exhibits featuring the work of local and regional artists hosted in the natural light of the beautiful gallery. Please call 912.635.3920 for more information.
Family History Tours
Discover the rich history of Jekyll Island and the club that bears its name. Walk the grounds, take a guided tour by tram or horse-drawn carriage or visit the new interactive Mosaic Museum to experience a story for the ages.