Flagler College
A unique combination of the past and present, and an architectural icon.
Historic tours are available from Thursday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Flagler College, housed in what once was one of Henry Flagler's most opulent Gilded-Age hotels in St. Augustine, is a private four-year college. The college opened in 1968 and now offers 37 majors, two pre-professional programs, and two master's programs. With an enrollment of 2,600 students, the college draws students from all over the world to study liberal and fine arts in the setting of the nation's oldest city.
The Ponce de Leon hotel was built in 1887 and is listed as a National Historic Landmark. Flagler's Legacy Tours offers guided tours of this architectural masterpiece throughout the year. Visit the website for more details on the tours.
Presidents, dignitaries, royalty, and celebrities of the time walked the halls of this hotel during its heyday. Designed for entertainment, relaxation, and grandeur, Flagler's hotel incorporated all of the modern conveniences of the time, including electricity, running water, and a Thomas Edison clock, one of the first ever to be used in a public space. The Ponce de Leon is also home to the largest collection of Louis Comfort Tiffany stained glass windows, with more than 79 windows decorating the dining hall.
Historic tours are available from Thursday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
