Oldest House Museum Special Exhibit: The Winter Colony
Explore the era that changed St. Augustine: the late 1800s tourism boom.
Oldest House Museum Special Exhibit: The Winter Colony
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The Oldest House Museum Complex hosts two special exhibits exploring the late 1800s when St. Augustine became a "winter colony" for wealthy tourists. Whether they visited for their health or simply on vacation, many affluent people from northern states would stay in the Ancient City during the cooler months (much like today's "snowbirds"). The exhibits run from Wednesday, April 17, through Monday, May 27, 2024 (Memorial Day).
The Winter Colony
Placed on the second floor of the historic Tovar House, this exhibit paints a picture of the unique community that developed here. From oil magnates like Henry Flagler to Civil War veterans like General Martin D. Hardin, these visitors not only changed the population of the city and the state, they also re-shaped history.
St. Augustine's Golden Age of Souvenirs
This exhibit in the Page Edwards Gallery displays various tchotchkes, knickknacks, and other souvenirs sold to visitors in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The artifacts are from the collection of Jerry Bowen and Beth Rogero Bowen, the latter of whom is a local historian and author.
Admission: Ticket prices to the Oldest House Museum Complex are $12.95 for adults and $4.95 for children.
When: From Wednesday, April 17 through Memorial Day 2024 - May 27.
Where: The Oldest House Museum Complex and Gardens, 14 St Francis Street, St. Augustine, Florida 32084
