The southeast corner of the Castillo de San Marcos with cannons peeking out the left side wall in 1933

15 Must-See Military Points of Interest

From forts to memorials, there's so much military history to uncover.

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As the oldest city in the United States, St. Augustine is full of military history, featuring everything from Spanish colonial forts to veteran memorials. Whether you're a history enthusiast or just exploring, this guide showcases 15 key stops for anyone interested in the city's military history. Visit these iconic sites, where battles unfolded, heroes were remembered, and history lives on.

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These St. Augustine restaurants serve fresh vegetable, vegetarian, and vegan dishes, many of these locally sourced.

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Founders Day participants striding under the flags.

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Fireworks over the Castillo de san Marcos

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A Florida beach pier on a beautiful day

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A woman kayaks on a river.

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This hotel room features a king with a blue cover and four pillows, against a wooden wall.

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A street in the established community of Julington Creek, on the northwest corner of St. Johns County.

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Sea glass bracelet display from House of Z

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Picnic tables under the pavilions

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Sparklers provide the lighting as this bride and groom celebrate their wedding in St. Augustine. Photo by Rob Futrell.

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The remodeled interior of The Venue at Historic Stanton Ford in downtown Hastings

The Venue at Historic Stanton Ford

This historic Hastings building hosts weddings, local markets, and more.

The Venue at Historic Stanton Ford

(904) 806-4274

Downtown Hastings
301 N Main Street
Hastings, FL 32145

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The building at 301 N. Main echoes the spirit of a bygone era in Hastings. Originally constructed in 1927 as the Hastings Motor Company, it quickly became a fixture in the town. In 1929, the building reopened as Stanton Motors, a proud Ford dealership led by Christopher Charles Stanton Sr. For more than half a century, Stanton Motors remained a family-run business, serving as a pillar of the community and providing reliable automotive services to locals while embodying the entrepreneurial spirit that defined the early 20th-century growth of small American towns.

The Venue at Historic Stanton Ford

(904) 806-4274

Downtown Hastings
301 N Main Street
Hastings, FL 32145

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Fountain of Youth front entrance in St. Augustine.

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Florida Water Tours takes guests on a Nights of Lights Cruise with a view from every seat.

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Three people sailing a sloop, a woman in the foreground at the winch

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Plan your St. Augustine Wedding

Weddings

A bright yellow pickleball sitting on a pristine blue, white, and green court.

Pickleball: A Guide to the Oldest City’s Fastest-Growing Sport

When, where, and how to play St. Augustine's newest favorite pastime.

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Pickleball in St. Augustine: A Perfect Match

St. Augustine is becoming a hub for one of America’s fastest-growing sports — pickleball. The city offers an array of courts that cater to all skill levels. From public parks to private clubs, and indoor to outdoor facilities, there's a court for everyone, whether you're a seasoned player or just picking up a paddle for the first time. The availability of courts, some even set against oceanfront views, adds to the charm of playing.

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St. Augustine offers miles of beautiful beaches for the whole family to enjoy.

Beaches

These St. Augustine restaurants serve fresh vegetable, vegetarian, and vegan dishes, many of these locally sourced.

Food & Drink

Founders Day participants striding under the flags.

History

Fireworks over the Castillo de san Marcos

Holidays

A Florida beach pier on a beautiful day

News

A woman kayaks on a river.

Outdoors

This hotel room features a king with a blue cover and four pillows, against a wooden wall.

Places to Stay

A street in the established community of Julington Creek, on the northwest corner of St. Johns County.

Relocation

Sea glass bracelet display from House of Z

Shopping

Picnic tables under the pavilions

Vacation

Sparklers provide the lighting as this bride and groom celebrate their wedding in St. Augustine. Photo by Rob Futrell.

Weddings

First Black Militia

"Florida governor Antonio de Benavides establishes the first African American slave militia."Source: National Park Service...

First Black Militia

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"Florida governor Antonio de Benavides establishes the first African American slave militia."

Source: National Park Service

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Castillo Construction Complete

"The construction of the Castillo de San Marcos is complete. Payroll records show that eleven Africans worked as paid labor."Source: National Park Service...

Castillo Construction Complete

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"The construction of the Castillo de San Marcos is complete. Payroll records show that eleven Africans worked as paid labor."

Source: National Park Service

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First group of enslaved people seek sanctuary

"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...

First group of enslaved people seek sanctuary

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"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

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First recorded African-descended child born in St. Augustine

Source: National Park Service...

First recorded African-descended child born in St. Augustine

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Two female sets of legs and two male sets of legs under a red curtain - one male with pants down

Flagler College Theatre Arts Dept: Noises Off

This comedic play explores a theatre troupe where everything goes wrong.

Flagler College Theatre Arts Dept: Noises Off

(904) 826-8678

Across from the Lightner Museum
14 Granada St.
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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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.

Flagler College Theatre Arts Dept: Noises Off

(904) 826-8678

Across from the Lightner Museum
14 Granada St.
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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Musicians playing at the St. Augustine Celtic Festival

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The composer faces the St. Augustine Community Chorus as they perform in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine

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Editor's Note: We encourage you to verify event times and details with the organizers, as they may change.
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St. Augustine Film Society: Housekeeping for Beginners

This film presents an unconventional family defying society's standards.

St. Augustine Film Society: Housekeeping for Beginners

(904) 254-9524

184 San Marco Ave.
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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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.

St. Augustine Film Society: Housekeeping for Beginners

(904) 254-9524

184 San Marco Ave.
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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Violinst Luca Ciarla gesturing with his bow, on stage in front of a yellow background

Featured Events

Musicians playing at the St. Augustine Celtic Festival

Festivals

A magician lights a straw man that is standing in his left palm

Live Entertainment

The composer faces the St. Augustine Community Chorus as they perform in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine

Arts & Culture

Sports & Outdoors

For Kids

Historical

Bright spring flowers decorate a building in Historic St. Augustine

Seasonal

Food

Local Things to Do

Fundraisers

Editor's Note: We encourage you to verify event times and details with the organizers, as they may change.
The movie poster of "Origin"

St. Augustine Film Society: Origin

Watch and discuss the significance of America's unspoken system.

St. Augustine Film Society: Origin

(904) 254-9524

6670 U.S. 1
St. Augustine, FL 32086

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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.

St. Augustine Film Society: Origin

(904) 254-9524

6670 U.S. 1
St. Augustine, FL 32086

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Violinst Luca Ciarla gesturing with his bow, on stage in front of a yellow background

Featured Events

Musicians playing at the St. Augustine Celtic Festival

Festivals

A magician lights a straw man that is standing in his left palm

Live Entertainment

The composer faces the St. Augustine Community Chorus as they perform in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine

Arts & Culture

Sports & Outdoors

For Kids

Historical

Bright spring flowers decorate a building in Historic St. Augustine

Seasonal

Food

Local Things to Do

Fundraisers

Editor's Note: We encourage you to verify event times and details with the organizers, as they may change.