St. Augustine, the nation's oldest city, also holds the distinction of being one of the nation's most charming. Whether you're a longtime resident or visiting the area for the first time, we've gathered all the resources you need to find where to stay, what to do and other community information about our unique little village.
Greek Landing Day - June 26 Greek Landing Day celebrates St. Augustine's immigration history and honors the memory of the 500 Greek colonists who came to America as indentured servants with Andrew Turnball. Most arrived on June 26, 1768 with only a third surviving to return to St. Augustine as New Smyrna refugees. The Greek [...]
Dianne Jacoby performs her one woman play, The Three Mrs. Flaglers, at The Waterworks on Thursday, July 20, 2023 from 7:00pm-8:30pm. Free and open to the public. The story of empire builder Henry Morrison Flagler comes to life in this historical drama in three acts. Henry’s tremendous drive and magnificent accomplishments during Florida’s glorious Gilded [...]
Join Will Pate (SJC Parks & Rec Naturalist) for a Vilano Beach History Walk on Thursday, August 10, 2023 -- 10:00am-11:00am. Even though historical structures rarely last on the coast, our local beaches possess a rich history. Learn about Vilano's history on this 'walk back in time'. Meet at the Vilano Beach Pavilion. The event [...]
Florida National Guard hosts the 16th annual Parade & Ceremony commemorating the end of the 2nd Seminole War and those who perished. When: Saturday, August 12, 2023 -- 9:00am-2:00pm 9:00am -- Registration begins for participants at the St. Francis Officers Club at 82 Marine Street; $25.00. Coffee included, followed by remarks from the Florida National [...]
St. Augustine Remembrance Ceremony in honor of UNESCO International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its' Abolition -- Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at the Gazebo in the Plaza de la Constitución. Did you know?! .... 9 recorded ships carrying over 1200 Africans arrived in St. Augustine from 1767 to 1776. Lincolnville Museum [...]
Stop by the Colonial Quarter for the Gallegos House Exhibit - A Colonial Family Home. The exhibit tells the story of St. Augustine’s Historic Preservation Movement in the 1960’s as well as colonial life in St. Augustine. Photos on display in the Gallegos House Exhibit are courtesy of Governor’s House Library, UF George A. Smathers [...]
St. Augustine Book Festival Join us at the Ximenez Fatio House Museum when we host the St. Augustine Book Festival. Featuring literary events that include ... historic house tours, author meet and greets, author presentations, book signings, as well as local attractions and vendors. Dates|Time: Saturday ... September 2, 9 and 16, 2023 | 10:00am-4:00pm [...]
Join us Saturday, September 9, 2023 for the Founder's Day Commemoration of the 458th Anniversary of the founding of the City of St. Augustine by Pedro Menendez de Aviles. The landing by the Spanish took place on September 8, 1565. Activities take place starting at 10:00am at the Mission Nombre de Dios then proceed to the [...]
Acclaimed author, Elizabeth Randall, will be speaking at the St. Johns County Public Library’s Southeast Branch on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. A freelance writer with seven books published, three of her works are set in and about St. Augustine. She'll be sharing stories from her books set in St. Augustine and [...]
The St. Augustine Archaeological Association Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 7:00pm is in the Tiffany Room on the Flagler College Campus. A talk will be given by St. Augustine City Archaeologist Andrea White titled, "City Archaeology: A Year in Review". Andrea specializes in urban and historical archaeology with over 25 years of [...]