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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!

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5 Things You Should Know About Founder's Day

Updated August 24th, 2021 by Alex

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

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Castillo de San Marcos

(904) 829-6506

1 South Castillo Drive

Historic Downtown

On the bayfront, north of the bridge

Aerial shot of Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, Florida.

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

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Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine

(904) 824-2806

38 Cathedral Place

Historic Downtown

Across from the North side of the Plaza

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

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Planning a St. Augustine Field Trip

Updated August 1st, 2020 by Visit St. Augustine

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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.

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200th Anniversary Symposium: Then, Now and the Future

Saturday, July 17, 2021 | 2 to 4 p.m.

St. Johns County will celebrate its 200th anniversary in July 2021.

Discover St. Johns County’s history and vision for the future in a special symposium at Lewis Auditorium Saturday, July 17, 2021.

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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.