Not many know how closely the history of the island and the shrimping industry itself are connected, a story that stretches back generations and is as intertwined as the weave of a perfectly fashioned net. Take to the water and discover “Wild-Caught Amelia.”

One of the most fascinating chapters in Amelia Island’s history continues to unfold on American Beach. American Beach came to be through the efforts of Florida’s first African American millionaire, Abraham Lincoln Lewis. His great-great granddaughter Peri Frances gives us an introduction to the community, her aunt “The Beach Lady,” a couple Hollywood connections – and why it’s still “all happening at American Beach.”

Once called “the back door to America,” Amelia Island’s hidden history is rich with pirate gold, lost galleons, and the dreams of colorful characters. This short film sets sail to bring you the true stories of a real-life Treasure Island.