Florida Stories by the Florida Storytelling Troupe

On Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., five members of the Florida Storytelling Troupe will relate stories about Florida and some of the true Florida Men and Women who shaped this state. Held on the lawn of the Ximenez-Fatio House, this event is offered at no charge as part of Romanza Festivale.

Storytellers Rose van der Berg, Kathy Kniery, Kathy Duffy, and David Fussell will inspire, educate, and tickle the audience while relating stories about real Floridians.

• Rose van der Berg, a teaching artist, takes the audience back to 1904, when Luella Day McConnell, sporting a diamond in her tooth, arrived in St. Augustine.
• Kathy Kniery, folklorist, often tells tales that feature devils, demons, and historical figures. She will focus on a tale about blockade-runner Mike Usina, born in a Minorcan family in St. Augustine, who moved to Savannah and ultimately featured in that city's Civil War experiences.
• Kathy Duffy, a retired librarian, has traveled the coutry to tell tales at various festivals. For this event, she will relate stores about Queen Isabella.
• David Fussell, brings to life the tale of the Old Wooden Rocker and the Florida farm woman who rocked her family in that chair.
• Margaret Kaler, brings stories about St. Augustine's history to life for those who listen in the present day.

Admission: Free (Guests may purchase tickets to visit the exhibits of the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum.)

When: Wednesday, May 3, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Where: On the lawn at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, 20 Aviles Street, St. Augustine.

This event is part of the Romanza Festivale of Music and the Arts, an annual festival consisting of two weeks of historical, cultural and creative events celebrating all things St. Augustine. From April 28 - May 14, 2023, the nation's oldest city will be jam-packed with music and dance concerts, living history events and historical tours, live theater and art exhibits. To find out more about the full two weeks of events, visit here.