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A detailed map of the city of St. Augustine, Florida, circa 1885.

Visiting Black History Museums

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Find 13 Florida Foods Around Every Corner

Find 13 Florida Foods Around Every Corner

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Sunday, April 28th, 2024

The Nao Trinidad tall ship sits by the dock, next to the Bridge of Lions, during the peak hours of the day

Nao Trinidad Tall Ship

Friday, Feb. 2 - Saturday, Jun. 15, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

This replica of a historic Spanish vessel from the 1500s is open for public tours.

Monday, April 29th, 2024

A portrait of Louisa Fatio above a historical fireplace at the Ximenez Fatio House Museum in St Augustine FL

Dressing Louisa: A Lifetime of Fashion

Thursday, Apr. 25 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fashion from the 1800s is highlighted by showing clothing from a prior resident.

The Nao Trinidad tall ship sits by the dock, next to the Bridge of Lions, during the peak hours of the day

Nao Trinidad Tall Ship

Friday, Feb. 2 - Saturday, Jun. 15, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

This replica of a historic Spanish vessel from the 1500s is open for public tours.

Tuesday, April 30th, 2024

The Nao Trinidad tall ship sits by the dock, next to the Bridge of Lions, during the peak hours of the day

Nao Trinidad Tall Ship

Friday, Feb. 2 - Saturday, Jun. 15, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

This replica of a historic Spanish vessel from the 1500s is open for public tours.

A portrait of Louisa Fatio above a historical fireplace at the Ximenez Fatio House Museum in St Augustine FL

Dressing Louisa: A Lifetime of Fashion

Thursday, Apr. 25 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fashion from the 1800s is highlighted by showing clothing from a prior resident.

Wednesday, May 1st, 2024

A portrait of Louisa Fatio above a historical fireplace at the Ximenez Fatio House Museum in St Augustine FL

Dressing Louisa: A Lifetime of Fashion

Thursday, Apr. 25 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fashion from the 1800s is highlighted by showing clothing from a prior resident.

Thursday, May 2nd, 2024

A portrait of Louisa Fatio above a historical fireplace at the Ximenez Fatio House Museum in St Augustine FL

Dressing Louisa: A Lifetime of Fashion

Thursday, Apr. 25 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fashion from the 1800s is highlighted by showing clothing from a prior resident.

Friday, May 3rd, 2024

A portrait of Louisa Fatio above a historical fireplace at the Ximenez Fatio House Museum in St Augustine FL

Dressing Louisa: A Lifetime of Fashion

Thursday, Apr. 25 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fashion from the 1800s is highlighted by showing clothing from a prior resident.

Saturday, May 4th, 2024

A portrait of Louisa Fatio above a historical fireplace at the Ximenez Fatio House Museum in St Augustine FL

Dressing Louisa: A Lifetime of Fashion

Thursday, Apr. 25 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fashion from the 1800s is highlighted by showing clothing from a prior resident.

Monday, May 6th, 2024

A portrait of Louisa Fatio above a historical fireplace at the Ximenez Fatio House Museum in St Augustine FL

Dressing Louisa: A Lifetime of Fashion

Thursday, Apr. 25 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fashion from the 1800s is highlighted by showing clothing from a prior resident.

Tuesday, May 7th, 2024

A portrait of Louisa Fatio above a historical fireplace at the Ximenez Fatio House Museum in St Augustine FL

Dressing Louisa: A Lifetime of Fashion

Thursday, Apr. 25 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fashion from the 1800s is highlighted by showing clothing from a prior resident.

Wednesday, May 8th, 2024

The stained-glass windows and chandelier in the First Congregation Sons of Israel in St. Augustine.

St. Augustine History Fest Special Tours, 2024

Wednesday, May 8 - Sunday, May 12, 2024 | Times and Locations Vary

Special spaces offer tours during one week in May.

The Government House will be featured as part of the St. Augustine History Festival.

St. Augustine History Fest Events, 2024

Wednesday, May 8 - Sunday, May 12, 2024 | Times and Locations Vary

St. Augustine hosts the third annual history festival in May of 2024.

A portrait of Louisa Fatio above a historical fireplace at the Ximenez Fatio House Museum in St Augustine FL

Dressing Louisa: A Lifetime of Fashion

Thursday, Apr. 25 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fashion from the 1800s is highlighted by showing clothing from a prior resident.

Thursday, May 9th, 2024

The stained-glass windows and chandelier in the First Congregation Sons of Israel in St. Augustine.

St. Augustine History Fest Special Tours, 2024

Wednesday, May 8 - Sunday, May 12, 2024 | Times and Locations Vary

Special spaces offer tours during one week in May.

The Government House will be featured as part of the St. Augustine History Festival.

St. Augustine History Fest Events, 2024

Wednesday, May 8 - Sunday, May 12, 2024 | Times and Locations Vary

St. Augustine hosts the third annual history festival in May of 2024.

A portrait of Louisa Fatio above a historical fireplace at the Ximenez Fatio House Museum in St Augustine FL

Dressing Louisa: A Lifetime of Fashion

Thursday, Apr. 25 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fashion from the 1800s is highlighted by showing clothing from a prior resident.

Friday, May 10th, 2024

The stained-glass windows and chandelier in the First Congregation Sons of Israel in St. Augustine.

St. Augustine History Fest Special Tours, 2024

Wednesday, May 8 - Sunday, May 12, 2024 | Times and Locations Vary

Special spaces offer tours during one week in May.

The Government House will be featured as part of the St. Augustine History Festival.

St. Augustine History Fest Events, 2024

Wednesday, May 8 - Sunday, May 12, 2024 | Times and Locations Vary

St. Augustine hosts the third annual history festival in May of 2024.

A portrait of Louisa Fatio above a historical fireplace at the Ximenez Fatio House Museum in St Augustine FL

Dressing Louisa: A Lifetime of Fashion

Thursday, Apr. 25 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fashion from the 1800s is highlighted by showing clothing from a prior resident.

Saturday, May 11th, 2024

A portrait of Louisa Fatio above a historical fireplace at the Ximenez Fatio House Museum in St Augustine FL

Dressing Louisa: A Lifetime of Fashion

Thursday, Apr. 25 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fashion from the 1800s is highlighted by showing clothing from a prior resident.

The Government House will be featured as part of the St. Augustine History Festival.

St. Augustine History Fest Events, 2024

Wednesday, May 8 - Sunday, May 12, 2024 | Times and Locations Vary

St. Augustine hosts the third annual history festival in May of 2024.

The stained-glass windows and chandelier in the First Congregation Sons of Israel in St. Augustine.

St. Augustine History Fest Special Tours, 2024

Wednesday, May 8 - Sunday, May 12, 2024 | Times and Locations Vary

Special spaces offer tours during one week in May.

Sunday, May 12th, 2024

The stained-glass windows and chandelier in the First Congregation Sons of Israel in St. Augustine.

St. Augustine History Fest Special Tours, 2024

Wednesday, May 8 - Sunday, May 12, 2024 | Times and Locations Vary

Special spaces offer tours during one week in May.

The Government House will be featured as part of the St. Augustine History Festival.

St. Augustine History Fest Events, 2024

Wednesday, May 8 - Sunday, May 12, 2024 | Times and Locations Vary

St. Augustine hosts the third annual history festival in May of 2024.

Monday, May 13th, 2024

A portrait of Louisa Fatio above a historical fireplace at the Ximenez Fatio House Museum in St Augustine FL

Dressing Louisa: A Lifetime of Fashion

Thursday, Apr. 25 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fashion from the 1800s is highlighted by showing clothing from a prior resident.

Tuesday, May 14th, 2024

A portrait of Louisa Fatio above a historical fireplace at the Ximenez Fatio House Museum in St Augustine FL

Dressing Louisa: A Lifetime of Fashion

Thursday, Apr. 25 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fashion from the 1800s is highlighted by showing clothing from a prior resident.

Wednesday, May 15th, 2024

A portrait of Louisa Fatio above a historical fireplace at the Ximenez Fatio House Museum in St Augustine FL

Dressing Louisa: A Lifetime of Fashion

Thursday, Apr. 25 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fashion from the 1800s is highlighted by showing clothing from a prior resident.

Saturday, May 18th, 2024

The historic Castillo de San Marcos can be seen from inside the Huguenot Cemetery in St Augustine, FL

Huguenot Cemetery Guided Tour

Third Saturday of Each Month | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Regular monthly tour of St. Augustine's first non-Catholic burial ground.

Saturday, June 15th, 2024

The historic Castillo de San Marcos can be seen from inside the Huguenot Cemetery in St Augustine, FL

Huguenot Cemetery Guided Tour

Third Saturday of Each Month | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Regular monthly tour of St. Augustine's first non-Catholic burial ground.