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An open-access Interactive Digital Archive of the Americas housing a searchable and comprehensive population database, along with other content that blends interactive maps, images, videos, documents, and more documenting the lives of the thousands of men and women who shaped Florida’s colonial past.

A monument not only of stone and mortar but of human determination and endurance, the Castillo de San Marcos symbolizes the clash between cultures which ultimately resulted in our uniquely unified nation.

Established September 8, 1565, St. Augustine is the oldest existing city in the United States.

The “Museum of Agriculture and Rural History of the State of Florida” is on 460 acres in Flagler County. All of the Museum’s buildings were moved from their original locations and renovated with grant funds provided by the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources. The museum provides docent-led tours and manages access to the Hewett Mill archeological site.

Ft. Caroline is part of the last unspoiled coastal wetlands on the Atlantic Coast. Discover 6,000 years of human history and experience the beauty of salt marshes, coastal dunes, and hardwood hammocks.

Georgia's fate was decided in 1742 when Spanish and British forces clashed on St. Simons Island. Fort Frederica's troops defeated the Spanish, ensuring Georgia's future as a British colony. Today, the archeological remnants of Frederica are protected by the National Park Service.

This is the oldest English fort remaining on Georgia's coast. From 1721 until 1736, Fort King George was the southern outpost of the British Empire in North America.

Fort Matanzas guarded St. Augustine’s southern river approach. The colonial wars are over, but the monument is still protecting—not just the historic fort, but also the wild barrier island and wildlife.

Historic site of a free-slave settlement, preserving history and natural beauty.

The Government House building, located at 48 King Street, is open to the public daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with exhibits and visitor information services. A lobby exhibit explains the rich history of Government House and its prominent location in the St. Augustine historic district. The Government House Museum gallery hosts rotating exhibits that are free and open during regular business hours.

Mission San Luis’ history is one of triumph, tragedy, and revival, extending from the pre-contact period to the present.

The Oldest House Museum Complex is owned and operated by the St. Augustine Historical Society. The Museum Complex is located across from the National Guard on St. Francis Street. The house reveals evidence of the First and Second Spanish, British, and American occupations of St. Augustine, and gives students a first-hand sense of each period and its characteristics. Docents explain the daily lives of the settlers and foster insightful discussions on building use, archaeology, lifestyle and culture on the Florida frontier.

OLDEST HOUSE
(904) 824-2872
magen@sahs1883.com
14 Saint Francis St
St Augustine FL, 32084

We invite you to visit us for a fascinating, informative, and entertaining tour of Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park, the original site of the Nation’s oldest city. Located in the area first explored by Juan Ponce de Leon in 1513.

The Museum today serves 225,000 visitors each year. The Interpretive Division provides docent-led guided tours that are free with the cost of admission. This includes a tour of artifact conservation areas featuring artifacts from historic shipwrecks. Ship modeling, Heritage Boat Building, and interactive exhibitions use visual, audio, tactile, and kinesthetic learning to share information with everyone.

The inn is ideally located between Historic St. Augustine and St. Augustine Beach. We are one mile from the Historic Downtown area. Going in the opposite direction for 2 miles takes you past the St. Augustine Lighthouse.

Coastal Realty offers St. Augustine Beach vacation rentals, Crescent Beach vacation rentals, and rentals in Vilano Beach or along the Intracoastal for a St. Augustine vacation. You can email for availability at rentals@coastalreality.com.

(902) 471-8800 - 3942 A1A South, St Augustine, FL 32080

1300 Ponce De Leon Blvd. St. Augustine. FL (904) 824-3383

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Saint Augustine North is a 15-minute drive from the beach. This hotel features an indoor pool and a daily hot breakfast buffet. This hotel is a 10-minute drive from the historic district.

(833) 425-0867 - 140 Viliano Blvd, Viliano Beach, FL 32084

Ever wondered what it would be like to live above a bustling pub in the heart of downtown historic St. Augustine? Now you can at the Pub Life

Visit the historic St Augustine worry-free of parking and driving issues with our courtesy shuttle. Need a break from the day come back and enjoy a cold beverage on six wooded acres. Southern Oaks Inn is an intimate St. Augustine, FL hotel where comfort comes naturally. Uniquely styled rooms invite you to stretch out and relax with ease.

The S. George Inn is located in the heart of the Old Town District of St. Augustine on the historic, pedestrian-only St. George Street.

The Pirate Haus Inn is arghably the best deal in the downtown district.

With a stay at Villa 1565, you'll be centrally located in St. Augustine, within a 15-minute drive of St. Augustine Beach and the Mission of Nombre de Dios. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Castillo de San Marcos and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from St. George Street.

(904) 834-1681 - 137 San Marco Ave, St Augustine, FL 32804

The Classic Car Museum of St Augustine was created to help bring memories back to life as only Classic Cars can do. Visitors are provided with the opportunity to experience cars from the 1800s to modern-day sports cars.

Journey back in time through the history of St. Augustine. From our distinctive 35-foot watch tower and colonial buildings to shops and dining.

A Comprehensive Community Calendar

Lightner Museum is housed in the former Alcazar Hotel built in 1888 by Henry Flagler. Today it is home to one of the finest collections of fine and decorative 19th-century art in the country.

The Museum is open to the public seven days a week and features self-guided tours, tours by reservation for adults and children, and demonstrations of antique mechanical musical instruments.

Trolley Routes and stops with a lot of helpful information on St. Augustine's Points of Interest, Shopping and entertainment, Restaurants and bars, and much more!

The Museum offers an exciting and educational museum experience that transports you and your family back in time over 300 years to Port Royal, Jamaica, at the height of the Golden Age of Piracy.

HistoricCoastCulture.com is a one-stop source for information about all the performances, venues, exhibitions, and community events that are happening year-round in the St. Augustine area.

A local baker's blog and home of many tasty treats. Right off St. George Street.

Visitors will find an array of attractions in the nation's oldest city. From living history museums like the Castillo de San Marcos to Gilded-Age hotels, swashbuckling adventures, and specialized tours in the air, on the sea, and in the heart of the historic district, Saint Augustine has it all!