First to report on this meeting was Brian Nelson writer for 1565 Today and what a well-written article! Luckily I stumbled upon it first thing this morning. Story Behind the Spanish Quarter Situation: Due to a constant incurring loss, five city commissioners voted to close the historic Spanish Quarter last year. It was soon decided [...]
After a fascinating tour aboard the H.M.S. Bounty, really yield to your inner pirate this weekend and go sailing aboard the Black Raven Pirate Ship. The crew will take you on an exciting adventure to capture Blackbeard’s Treasure Chest. The Black Raven ship will exchange cannon fire with Queen Anne’s Revenge while the mateys can [...]
How exciting! The Bounty is anchored just outside the Matanzas and is awaiting high tide. Locals and visitors are invited to come to the Bayfront to catch a glimpse of this enormous beauty! A joint and discounted ticket to tour the H.M.S. Bounty and The Pirate and Treasure Museum will be available at the museum and [...]
We have exactly 1,234 days to go until we celebrate St. Augustine’s 450th birthday. Lets take a look at the accomplishments made towards the Commission’s goals. Nearly Fifty years ago, when St. Augustine celebrated its 400th year anniversary, many positive changes occurred – We were provided with the St. Augustine Amphitheatre for one. Many remember [...]
Film producer Tom Fortin has been busy the past few years working on 1513 First America – a film that depicts the 500th anniversary of Ponce de Leon’s landing at the Fountain of Youth and the 450th commemoration of Pedro Menendez’s founding of St. Augustine. Despite the lack of support from the city and tourism [...]
Catch the Thrill! This is the slogan for the famous Cathedral Festival in St. Augustine. 2012 marks the event’s 27th year. Fun for the whole family, the festival features rides, games, entertainment, food, benefit auctions, BINGO, and all sorts of fun! Located in the perfect spot, the festival kicks off tonight at the Mission Nombre de Dios - the [...]
As always spring events are abundant in the oldest city. Another local favorite is the annual Rhythm and Ribs Festival. This year it returns to the events field on Friday April 27th. This festival features award-winning barbeque, fantastic live music and entertainment, and fun activities for all ages. Similar to the Seafood Festival, this event [...]
Free admission with your Resident ID: Lightner Museum: This is the former Hotel Alcazar built by Henry Flagler and an amazing museum filled with collectibles, art work, and much more. It is also the site of our City Hall, 75 King St., 824-2874 The Fountain of Youth 11 Magnolia Ave., (904) 829-3168: Enjoy yourself at an [...]
Friday April 13th – Martina McBride Gates open at 7pm Show starts at 8pm Martina McBride named “Top Vocalist of the Year” four times, is a multi-platinum performing artist who has sold over 18 million albums worldwide. McBride started out selling merchandise on Garth Brooks’ 1990 tour, and impressed Brooks enough that he offered her a [...]
The Annual Easter Parade turned out to be as exciting as always. Crowds of locals and visitors swarmed the plaza and the bayfront as early as 10:00 am this morning to claim their seats for the event. Groups gathered on the fort green all day anxious to see the procession. I was able to watch myself and [...]
The tale of the H.M.S Bounty pirate ship is perhaps one of the most intriguing tales in history. Pirates in the oldest city have also become legendary over the years. On the famous pirate weekend April 27th thru the 29th these two join forces for an action-packed event featuring pirates and privateers in St Augustine, [...]
The City’s 450th Commission has recently adopted the idea of a program for smaller organizations who wish to participate in the coordination of events for the upcoming 450th commemoration in 2015. These private entities will be otherwise known as the alliance organization. After some time and reflection on the need to utilize resources, expertise, and [...]
Historical
-
Almost Time for the Annual Holiday Tour of St Augustine’s Bed and Breakfast Inns
Fall is already in the air in the oldest city! What comes [...]
-
Happy 447th Birthday St Augustine!
Admiral Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles landed on Matanzas Bay and founded [...]
-
Drake’s Raid – St Augustine’s Most Brutal Attack!
The History of Sir Francis Drake’s Attack on San Agustin. 425 years [...]
-
Almost Time for the Annual Holiday Tour of St Augustine’s Bed and Breakfast Inns
Attractions
-
Almost Time for the Annual Holiday Tour of St Augustine’s Bed and Breakfast Inns
Fall is already in the air in the oldest city! What comes [...]
-
A Day at the St Augustine Alligator Farm
Next time you are in St Augustine, don’t miss one of the [...]
-
Treasure Chest Quest in St. Augustine
After a fascinating tour aboard the H.M.S. Bounty, really yield to your [...]
-
The St. Augustine History Museum
While visiting the oldest city make the St. Augustine History Museum one of [...]
-
The Oldest Store Museum Experience
An exciting experience for the whole family, the Oldest Store Museum is [...]
-
Almost Time for the Annual Holiday Tour of St Augustine’s Bed and Breakfast Inns




Recent Comments