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.
Historic Weapons Demonstration at Castillo de San Marcos National Monument gives visitors a closer look at St. Augustine's history. Ask a group of people why they enjoy history, and the answers rarely sound the same. One person may be fascinated by centuries-old architecture. Another may be drawn to military history, religious traditions, archaeology, [...]
Walk through St. Augustine long enough, and you'll eventually realize the city's churches are doing more than decorating the skyline. Some stand beside famous landmarks, while others blend into neighborhoods and side streets where the past quietly waits to be discovered. Together, they tell the story of explorers, immigrants, farmers, activists, and families who helped [...]
Fort Mose – Underground Railroad Ran South First If you have listened to stories about the Underground Railroad, you probably thought it ran north first. Well, the original came south before going north. Seeking freedom from enslavement in the British Plantations, Africans fled on foot south to Spanish St Augustine. Helped along the way by [...]
Photos provided by Greek Festival Facebook page Mark Your Calendar Date: October 10 & 11, 2026 Time: Saturday: 11:00am-8:00pm Sunday: 11:00am-5:00pm Location: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Visit The Wesbite Get Directions About St. Augustine Greek Festival [...]
Photo provided by J. Masters Mark Your Calendar Date: March 14, 2026 Time: 11:00am-2:00pm Location: Llambias House, 31 St Francis Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084 Parking: St. Benedict Catholic Church Parking Lot, 86 M.L.King Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084 Visit The Website [...]
Photo courtesy of https://www.facebook.com/groups/HistoricFloridaX Most cities can claim a president drove through once or gave a speech at the local fairgrounds. St. Augustine? This place has hosted commanders-in-chief who swam nude in the Atlantic, assembled their cabinets over rounds of golf, and stood on fort walls addressing crowds of thousands. This President's Day [...]
This plaque reads "These steps were salvaged when the Monson Hotel was demolished in 2003 and remain tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who was arrested here in 1964." Black History Month offers a chance to experience St. Augustine with fresh perspective, to think about the history in each cobblestone or brick [...]
Image courtesy of https://www.facebook.com/carriagewayBB/. Winter in St. Augustine has a rhythm all its own. The air cools just enough to make evening walks along cobblestone streets comfortable, restaurant doors glow warmly after sunset, and dining rooms inside centuries-old buildings feel especially inviting. This is the season when the Ancient City slows down and shows off [...]
Most visitors come to St. Augustine for its Spanish colonial landmarks, centuries‑old architecture, and postcard‑perfect streets. But the Ancient City also holds a powerful place in modern American history. In 1963 and 1964, St. Augustine became one of the most volatile and nationally significant battlegrounds of the Civil Rights Movement. What unfolded here helped push [...]
Walk down St. George Street on a humid August afternoon and you will feel it. The air cools as you pass beneath a second-story balcony. Your hand brushes against a coquina wall, rough with compressed shells, still holding the morning’s coolness despite the blazing sun. Wooden shutters filter light through barred windows, casting patterned shadows [...]
