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19 Ways You Know You Live in St. Augustine

Updated May 27th, 2014 by Sarah and Alex

Check out this list of 19 ways locals know that they live in the best city in the country!

5 Things You Should Know About Founder's Day

Updated August 24th, 2020 by Alex

This holiday celebrates the founding of the city of St. Augustine, but there may be more to the story than you know.

Castillo de San Marcos

(904) 829-6506
1 South Castillo Drive

The oldest masonry fort in the continental U.S. and a National Monument, the Castillo is the focal point of historical St. Augustine.

Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine

(904) 824-2806
38 Cathedral Place

America's first parish and the oldest Catholic Church in the city. Explore this exquisite building and view the Spanish-inspired architecture.

Planning a St. Augustine Field Trip

Updated August 1st, 2020 by Visit St. Augustine

Ximenez-Fatio House on Aviles Street in Saint Augustine.

Quick Lessons in History

Updated June 2nd, 2014 by Meaghan

The Oldest Wooden School House and Ximenez-Fatio House provide St. Augustine visitors an opportunity to stand in the rooms where students learned and visitors passed their time over 250 years ago.

50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act Ceremony

July 2, 2014 - 3:30pm

Remember and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act in St. Augustine with this public ceremony featuring veterans of the civil rights movement.

An Evening With The Harns

October 2, 2014 - 7:00pm
(904) 829-0745

The St. Augustine Lighthouse will open the new exhibit "At Home With The Harns" on October 2, 2014.

Christmas Past and Present

December 9, 2017 - 6:00pm
(877) 352-4478

This local event at the Mission Nombre de Dios combines authentic Spanish traditions in a beautiful, torchlit setting with holiday plays, food, and music.

Cracker Day Celebration 2020

Saturday, October 17, 2020, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
(904) 209-0332

Enjoy a celebration of cowboy "cracker" heritage at the 61st Annual Cracker Day Celebration.