"Florida governor Antonio de Benavides establishes the first African American slave militia."Source: National Park Service...
"Florida governor Antonio de Benavides establishes the first African American slave militia."
"The construction of the Castillo de San Marcos is complete. Payroll records show that eleven Africans worked as paid labor."Source: National Park Service...
"The construction of the Castillo de San Marcos is complete. Payroll records show that eleven Africans worked as paid labor."
"Eleven enslaved Africans – eight men, two women and a nursing child – escape from the Carolinas and arrive in St. Augustine. Governor Quiroga grants their request f...
"Eleven enslaved Africans – eight men, two women and a nursing child – escape from the Carolinas and arrive in St. Augustine. Governor Quiroga grants their request for sanctuary, sees them baptized in the Catholic Church, and hires the men as paid labor at the Castillo de San Marcos. He also refuses British demands to return the escapees."
Source: National Park Service...
This comedic play explores a theatre troupe where everything goes wrong.
Across from the Lightner Museum
14 Granada St.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Flagler College Theatre Arts Department presents Noises Off by Michael Frayn from Thursday, October 3, through Sunday, October 6, at the Lewis Auditorium. On Thursday through Saturday, the performances will be from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday have matineé showings from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Across from the Lightner Museum
14 Granada St.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
This film presents an unconventional family defying society's standards.
The St. Augustine Film Society hosts a screening of Housekeeping for Beginners (2023) on Friday, September 27, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Waterworks.
Written and directed by Goran Stolevski, this well-acclaimed comedy/drama features a young woman named Dita, who finds herself in an unlikely situation raising her girlfriend's two daughters. As the bonds strengthen, relationships are tested when separate values and priorities merge.
Admission: $8.00 for the public. Students and St. Augustine Film Society members are free.
Watch and discuss the significance of America's unspoken system.
The St. Augustine Film Society and Community Conversations — an organization that supports local civic gatherings and educates communities about false historical information communicated through various outlets — hosts a free public viewing and panel discussion of the biographical drama, Origin (2023) on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. at the Southeast Branch Library.
Sit aboard premier golf carts and immersive yourself in St. Augustine's rich history.
Call or go online to book a tour.
First Coast Cart Tours, comprehensive tours on golf carts, takes guests around the Ancient City. All excursions last an hour and prices vary from $29.00 to $250.00.
It also presents special tours for those who want a more focused adventure:
Call or go online to book a tour.
Exclusive military discounts for popular attractions and tours.
Military personnel and veterans can unlock exclusive discounts for many of St. Augustine's top attractions, from thrilling adventures to iconic historic sites. Whether you're looking to dive deep into history or experience something new, St. Augustine has something special in store for those who've served. Ready to explore? Here's a roundup of the best military discounts available for you and your family.
Improv comedy that's short in the front and long in the back—no hair gel needed.
2 blocks behind Carmelo's Pizza
200 Malaga Street
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
Third Space Improv presents a weekly comedy show that's smart, from the heart, and comprised of two types of improv—both completely unscripted—on Saturday evenings between September 7 and November 9, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
2 blocks behind Carmelo's Pizza
200 Malaga Street
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
