Macgregor-Aury Stateroom
Luxury Victorian B&B Accommodations
This room has the masculine feel of a gentleman, though neither of its namesakes could be called such. Shades of deep red, khaki and brown with oriental touches such as the hand carved headboard over the king size bed, Chinese writing desk and chair complete the rooms exotic feel. Separate room has seating area with sofa for watching that favorite movie or relaxing for the afternoon. Private bath has two-person shower. Located on the second floor.
Tariff: $215 weekday $235 weekend
Midweek rates valid Sunday thru Thursday
Sir Gregor MacGregor took it upon himself to “free” Florida of its Spanish hold, starting with Amelia Island. He sent a spy ahead to spread rumors of the impending attack and with a force of only 55 men marched upon Fort San Carlos. Swarmed by gnats and mosquitoes the men stuck sprigs of dog fennel in their helmets as they advanced along the shoreline. When Morales, commander of the fort saw the men he was convinced of the rumor and fled. Without a single shot being fired they raised the MacGregor family flag, the Green Cross of Florida. Several months later Luis Aury, a privateer sanctioned by the revolutionary Republic of Mexico and joined by members of Jean Lafitte’s band of pirates sailed on Amelia and raised her sixth flag, the Mexican Revolutionaries. The United Sates sent in troops and ended Aury’s claim, holding the island in trust for Spain.
