St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city, also holds the distinction of being one of the nation’s most charming. Whether you’re a longtime resident or visiting the area for the first time, we’ve gathered all the resources you need to find where to stay, what to do and other community information about our unique little village.
Join us at Fort Mose on the first Saturday of the month from 9:30am-11:30am and for Militia Muster. Visitors will see the Fort Mose Militia bring the 18th century back to life. Witness the weapons drills, which includes musket firings, and interpretations. Children of all ages are welcome to participate in children’s militia training, including [...]
Join members of the Historic Florida Militia for a Historic Timeline Saunter from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Usually on the second Saturday of the month. This is a perfect opportunity to learn about St. Augustine's history and to pose for pictures. Historically clad re-enactors "saunter" down St. George Street and the historic area in St. Augustine [...]
MLK Commemorative Celebration The 39th Commemorative Celebration, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is Monday, January 15, 2024. Local Theme: “America: Be True to What You Said on Paper”, MLK, Jr. Commemorative Breakfast — 7:30am-9:30am The day begins with a Commemorative Breakfast honoring the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s National Holiday. In the Virginia [...]
Join us on one of the Tolomato Cemetery Guided Tours given on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 11:00am-2:00pm. Free of charge to the public. Learn about the cemetery; feel yourself surrounded by the past of historic St. Augustine. In use as a cemetery from the 18th century until 1884, the space is the [...]
Join the Tale Tellers of St. Augustine at the Waterworks on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 2:00pm for 'Beyond the Spanish Dons'. Hear amazing and seldom told stories of heroism and humanism in an earlier Florida. Delve into the history and diversity of the people who have helped to define the Florida of today. Join [...]
Flight to Freedom Join us at Fort Mose Historic State Park on February 1-3, 2024 for Flight to Freedom; 9:00am-3:00pm each day. Honoring and remembering all those who risked everything in search of freedom and the opportunity to live their own lives. For many decades before the founding of Fort Mose, Africans were fleeing enslavement [...]
Ovico Gallery is celebrating Black History Month with Contemporary Masterpieces by African artist Chike Onuorah, a Nigerian-born painter. The exhibit kick's off with an Open House on Thursday, February 1, 2024 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. The event is free. Onuorah is renowned for his bold use of color and wide range of subjects and styles [...]
The Nao Trinidad is due to arrive in St. Augustine on Friday, February 2, 2024 as part of the 2024 celebration of the relationship between St. Augustine and Avilés, Spain. Tours are tentatively scheduled to begin on the same day at 11:00am barring any unforeseen circumstances. The ship will remain in port through the end [...]