The Gullah Geechee roots of Jacksonville’s cuisine In recognition of Black History Month, a nod to the rich Gullah Geechee culture notably in the Low Country of the Carolinas and Georgia but extending south as…
Ours, and Our Fathers’ (and Mothers’) Stories of Service In a recent discussion with a friend, I was reminded of the many in our neighborhood who can claim a direct connection to the US military…
By Len Whiteside Civil War Discussion Our next presentation will be Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 1pm, at the Anastasia Branch library in Sea Grove. The October presentation will be with Len Whiteside…
The Magic Beach Motel in Vilano Beach was featured in several TV shows before it closed. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today DISAPPEARING ACT: The Magic Beach Motel will officially close its doors after this weekend and…
A reenactor guards the battlements of the newly reconstructed Fort Mose | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today Centuries later, Fort Mose finally has a fort again By Noah Hertz / Florida Today Despite its name, it…
Work is underway to fix up the historic school building that hosts the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center in St. Augustine. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today Big fixes are underway at Lincolnville’s 100-year-old schoolhouse By…
The Magic Beach Motel on Vilano Road was built in 1951 and renovated a number of times over the years. | News4Jax The Magic Beach Motel: An icon or an eyesore? By Noah Hertz /…
THE JAXSON | Before and after: The rebirth of Downtown Hastings By Ennis Davis Published on March 11, 2025 at 10:43 am Located in southwest St. Johns County, Downtown Hastings is experiencing a rapid economic…
City archaeologists work on the site of an 18th century British redoubt — or fort — in the Lincolnville part of the historic city. | St. Augustine Archaeology Program Reprinted from Jacksonvolle Today By Dan…
The Jaxson – reprinted courtesy of Jacksonville Today The Great Migration and Black Jacksonville Jacksonville played a pivotal role in the Great Migration, in large part because of its rail station. By Ennis Davis The…
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Day, The Woman’s Exchange of St. Augustine is hosting the following free community program. Mabel Norris Reese: Champion of Social Justice Saturday, Jan 18, 2PM The Historic Pena-Peck House…
Hastings’ once-bustling main drag is quiet most days. But some buildings that were long vacant have been filled with businesses in the last year. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today By Noah Hertz – JAX Today…
Historical recreation shows pivotal surprise attack by the Spanish, Black and Native American militia in the War of Jenkins’ Ear. History comes to life on Florida’s Historic Coast as the Fort Mose Historical Society presents…
Join the St. Johns Cultural Council at the Cultural Arts Center at the St. Augustine Beach Hotel, 370A A1A Beach Blvd, St Augustine Beach, on Wednesday, June 5th at 5:30 PM for the opening celebration of the…
Throughout our community, Marsh Creek, we have countless neighbors who are veterans who served their country bravely and honorably. But during each long Memorial Day weekend of pools, beaches and backyard barbecues, it is easy…
By Jane Weizmann Following are program details and registration/ticket purchase links for our special upcoming programs: Friendship & Enlightenment: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings & Zora Neale Hurston. Except for the Trolley Tour, all events will be…
February 13th at 6pm at the Historic Peña-Peck House Museum 134 St. George Street, next to the Cathedral Search your closet for that purple and gold blouse, grab your beads, feathers and masks — or…
Three-day festival celebrates Spanish food, wine and culture while benefiting Flagler College hospitality students Celebrate St. Augustine’s rich Spanish heritage through food, wine, music, and culture at the Spanish Food and Wine Festival. When…