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Celebrate 200 Years of St. Johns County with FREE PUBLIC EVENTS

   
Celebrate 200 Years of St. Johns County with FREE PUBLIC EVENTS      
Opening Receptions | JULY 19 & 20  
See forty-four breathtaking photographs of the five districts of St. Johns County from twenty-four resident artists at the 200th Anniversary exhibition, From River to Ocean, opening July 19, 2021 in the County Administration Building Rotunda, located at 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, Florida.  

Join us for an evening reception on Monday, July 19th from 6-8 PM for a chance to meet the artists, County Commissioners, and hear live music from The House Cats.  

On Tuesday, July 20th, a morning reception will be held at 8:30 AM before the County Commission Meeting. Stop by the Rotunda to enjoy refreshments and see the new photography exhibit.  
From River to Ocean: 200th Anniversary Photography Exhibit      
200th Anniversary Symposium | JULY 17  
The St. Johns County Public Library System, in partnership with the St. Johns Cultural Council and Flagler College, hosts the St. Johns County 200th Anniversary Symposium: Then, Now, and the Future on Saturday, July 17, from 2 – 4 PM at Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College.   Learn more about the fascinating history of St. Johns County and its many cultures, and discover ways we will share the stories of our history and culture in the future.   Enjoy a musical performance, reenactors, refreshments, and speakers including Dr. Thomas Graham, Professor Emeritus of History in the Humanities Department; Christina Parrish Stone, Executive Director of the St. Johns Cultural Council; Gayle Philips, Executive Director of the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center; and Ann Browning Masters, author and educator.  


Symposium: Then, Now, and the Future    

Time Capsule Ceremony On Wednesday, July 21 at 10 AM, the St. Johns County Board of Commissioners is hosting a 200th Anniversary Time Capsule dedication.   Join us at the County Administration Building at 500 San Sebastian View from 10 AM to 12 PM to celebrate 200 years of excellence and leave a mark with a snapshot of 2021 for future generations to experience.   Learn about the history of St. Johns County while enjoying light refreshments, live music, and participating in a historic moment.  
Time Capsule Ceremony  

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