Pumpkin Patch at First United Methodist Church by Sara Purdy
Spooky Season is Here! Halloween is just around the corner and with more than five centuries of ghost stories to tell, St. Augustine is one of the most haunted places in the US. Get in the spirit with special events, tours, and eats & drinks sure to send shivers down your spine. Read our blog below to learn about our historic cemeteries, important figures laid to rest, and a tale or two. MORE…
FACE YOUR FEARS
Let your resident Ghost Host take you on a “frightseeing” adventure around the darker side of historic St. Augustine! Presented by Old Town Trolley Tours, Ghosts & Gravestones is a one-hour family-friendly trolley tour sharing the unnerving tales of the city’s past. Start at Cromwell’s Parlour of Paranormal Curiosities to see macabre illusions and equipment. Your first stop will be the Old Jail, listed on the National Register of Haunted Places as a site of countless paranormal occurrences. Cameras are encouraged to potentially capture something otherwordly at the historic cemeteries, City Gates, even the Castillo de San Marcos. Ghosts & Gravestones has been voted as USA Today’s Top 10 Best Ghost Tours and has been featured on the Today Show, Sci-Fi, and Travel Channels. This tour is available 7 days a week and is recommended for ages 13 & up. Reservations are required as space is limited on this very popular excursion. MORE …
HERE FOR THE BOOS
Located on Hypolita Street in Historic St. Augustine, Scarlett O’Hara’s is known for its live music and menu of smoked meats and fresh Florida catch. It was named for the leading lady of Gone with the Wind, but the restaurant’s starring role goes to One-Eyed George. Before operating as a restaurant, the building was home to George Colee who earned his nickname after losing an eye fighting in the Seminole Wars. Employees have reported moving picture frames and feeling as if they’re being watched while closing at night. Some staff have even resigned following these spooky encounters! For a less chilling atmosphere, head upstairs to the Ghost Bar and settle into the cozy lounge to sip on cocktails such as The Scarlett O’Rita or The Southern Gentleman, a play on an Arnold Palmer using sweet tea vodka, lemon juice, and tea. Be sure to save room for the key lime pie, a shareable (or not) behemoth featuring a coconut graham cracker crust, Key Lime filling, and a toasted whipped meringue topping. MORE …
Thanks for all the Fall info! Our church, Ancient City Baptist, is having a Fall Festival Oct 31 at the church
6-8 pm: free food, games, events… bring your children and grandchildren for a fun, safe Halloween!
Pumpkin Patch at First United Methodist Church
Thanks for all the Fall info! Our church, Ancient City Baptist, is having a Fall Festival Oct 31 at the church
6-8 pm: free food, games, events… bring your children and grandchildren for a fun, safe Halloween!