Breakfast:
In the Club’s historic Grand Dining Room.
Morning:
In our private meeting room at the Club, our instructors will begin our program with a history of the silent movie industry in its humblest beginnings and share the earliest, and shortest, examples of silent film comedy. We’ll continue with examples from the library of pioneer filmmaker Mack Sennett, including the celebrated Keystone Kops and cinema’s first breakout comedic star, Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle.
Lunch:
In a private dining room.
Afternoon:
We’ll board the tram with our Group Leader and head to the Historic District Museum. First, we’ll enjoy a presentation on Jekyll’s history from a staffer. We will return to the tram to see the island’s 240-acre National Historic Landmark District, where gilded-era millionaires spent winter vacations with family, friends, and each other. It is said that Jekyll Island’s wealthy visitors once represented one-sixth of our nation's total wealth. When they weren’t relaxing at this special retreat, these famous families were making deals and building America’s economic empire. We’ll have expert commentary aboard the tram and make two stops in the Historic District.
Dinner:
At the hotel.
Evening:
At the hotel, a local expert will join us to share about the island's unique coastal Georgia ecosystem and wildlife.