History
Preserving the Ponce Now Available to Watch on PBS
A new documentary telling the story of one of St. Augustine’s most iconic buildings is now available to watch on PBS. Preserving the Ponce follows the
- September 6, 2026
A new documentary telling the story of one of St. Augustine’s most iconic buildings is now available to watch on PBS. Preserving the Ponce follows the
Within the historic walls of the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center, formerly Excelsior School, St. Johns County’s first Black high school, the stories of those who
Construction crews have officially began mobilizing for the Hayling Plaza Project at Dr. Robert B. Hayling Freedom Park in the Lincolnville neighborhood, marking a significant investment
Several individuals, organizations, and preservation projects from St. Augustine and St. Johns County received statewide recognition during the 2026 Florida Preservation Awards, highlighting the region’s continued
Through the summer months, the sweet sound of jazz pours from the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center, attracting visitors inside for its after-hours jazz performances. June
The St. Johns Cultural Council and Zora’s Sojourn will bring history, culture, and community together during “Zora’s Table: A Juneteenth Sunday Supper,” an intimate evening inspired
A new statue honoring abolitionist and civil rights leader Frederick Douglass has been installed in St. Augustine’s historic Plaza de la Constitución, adding a monument that
St. Augustine, the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the country, has a long history dating all the way back to the 1565. However, during the
The Ximenez-Fatio House Museum opens a new exhibit celebrating Black History called “I Lived Here, As Well,” highlighting people who may have spent their entire lives
In late March of 2018, a shipwrecked hull washed ashore on Ponte Vedra Beach. Astonishingly large and well-preserved, the 48-by-12-foot vessel drew enormous crowds to examine
The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum will join 400+ lighthouses from throughout the world for International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend (ILLW) from August 17-19, with
On Friday, November 3rd, Florida Department of State Secretary Ken Detzner announced three Florida resources on the National Register of Historic Places. Amongst the three was
A typical day for Dr. Keys consists of teaching a full load of U.S. History classes and then mentoring history honor society scholars. Her walking tours
The public will have an opportunity to step back in time to view the fashion of Hotel Ponce de Leon guests, on Saturday, October 7, when
The Lightner Museum welcomes Mr. Nicholas Dawes, antiquarian and antiques appraiser from PBS’s popular television program, Antiques Roadshow. Mr. Dawes will host two events during his
Most are familiar with the story of business mogul, Henry Flagler, but behind the railroad tycoon is a man with an eye for innovation. Without him,
Did you notice the creepy mannequins in the “Looking Back” feature in the last print issue? Want to know what the deal is with those? I’m
Winston Churchill is often quoted as saying “you make a living by what you get; you make a life by what you give.” What better way
