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…
Garden Club & Fort Mose Jazz Festival with Common, Keb ‘Mo, Wynton Marsalis January 10 – Garden Club of St. Augustine Open Invitation. Flower and garden enthusiasts interested in possibly joining the GCSA are invited to…
By Ron Estes “I carried the Regimental colors that day in the flag detail. I was a sergeant, a squad leader (three stripes). It was a stirring day.” Ron Estes later served 25 years as…
St. Augustine – This year, more than ever, there are so many ways to cherish the time you spend exploring new fun adventures in America’s oldest city and along her coast. The St. Augustine…
Please join our Civil War Discussion Group. Our next presentation will be Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at the Anastasia Branch library in Sea Grove. The February presentation will be the first of 4 presentations on…
1838-1890-The Long Road to Freedom The St. Augustine Woman’s Exchange and The Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center announce a weekend of riveting events, presentations, and exhibits. The exhibits are inspired by the New York Times…
Reprinted from Historic Coast Culture In 2003, Governor Jeb Bush declared January Florida Jewish History Month to recognize and celebrate the contributions and achievements of Jewish Americans to Florida’s culture, history, and heritage. Researchers have…
As I noted in a previous report, not everyone has the chance to meet a queen. The Queen of England, precisely. In 1976, I did, as chronicled in this Spoonbill Courier story, published to mark…
Most people know Hollywood as the destination for the film industry, but did you know America’s motion picture history began on Florida’s Historic Coast? Directors, producers, and actors came to St. Augustine, Florida to escape…
Open Daily- July 25-31 Picturing a Nation: American Art from the Lightner Museum Picturing a Nation is a major installation of American paintings and sculpture from the Lightner Museum’s permanent collection. From America’s great vistas…