Here is what is happening this week on Florida’s Historic Coast!
This week on Florida’s Historic Coast there are great events and happenings taking place. Please check to make sure events are on schedule and the attractions you plan to visit are open and tickets are available before traveling long distances. Ongoing Daily Events through August 11 “The Hague School: The Second Golden Age of Dutch […]
Fun in the Chicago Southland Sun!
August in the Chicago Southland! You can beat the summer heat this August with some exciting events and activities in the Chicago Southland! Check out our summer bucket list; take part in Lansing’s Cultural Celebration Day; enjoy incredible eats at the Taste of Orland Park; celebrate National Night Out in the Chicago Southland; immerse yourself in Irish culture at Chicago Gaelic […]
Florida’s Historic Coast Announces New Experiences Summer/Fall 2024
Eat, play, and stay in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and The Beaches where business is flourishing. Visitors and locals have come to expect the best when they eat, stay, and play in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and The Beaches. And new businesses are providing even more first-class experiences on Florida’s Historic Coast. Eat and Drink […]
Florida’s Historic Coast Continues to Shine with Recent Awards and Recognitions
Area attractions, small businesses, and beaches are awarded with prestigious recognition by travelers and industry experts. Tourism on Florida’s Historic Coast thrives thanks to the region’s exceptional travel and leisure offerings. Numerous local businesses have received recognition for their unparalleled customer service and quality experiences. “Florida’s Historic Coast has long been recognized as a desirable destination, offering quality experiences […]
St. Augustine to Recognize 459th Anniversary with Founder’s Day Commemorative Events
The Nation’s Oldest City celebrates founding of San Agustín settlement on September 7 with a day of festivities. Spain’s long and rich history on Florida’s Historic Coast began with a momentous step from ship to shore on September 8, 1565. On September 7, 2024, the Nation’s Oldest City celebrates its 459th anniversary with Founder’s Day. Forty-two years before Jamestown […]
Art Meets History in New Exhibit at the St. Augustine Art Association Gallery
A nationwide exhibit that features artists’ inspirations in the history is part of the Association’s centennial celebration. On Florida’s Historic Coast, one of the country’s oldest art associations is celebrating its centennial with a unique exhibit that challenges artists to picture their community in a new light. History Through the Lens of the Artist, hosted […]
Sing Out Loud Festival Returns to Florida’s Historic Coast September 13-29
St. Augustine’s “Month of Music” features an array of performances throughout the city and Ponte Vedra. Since 2016, the Sing Out Loud Festival has showcased over 1,400 local, regional, and national musicians from multiple genres. It is a multi-week celebration of live entertainment in venues across the Nation’s Oldest City. It includes ticketed concerts, free local artist showcases, artist […]
Florida’s Historic Coast Celebrates July 4th with Fireworks & Events
Florida’s Historic Coast celebrates the 4th of July with events throughout the holiday week, including one of the largest fireworks shows on the Eastern seaboard. Fireworks over the Matanzas kicks off at 6 p.m. in downtown St. Augustine with a free musical performance in the Plaza de la Constitucíon by the All-Star Orchestra. The two-hour show features […]
History Comes to Life at the Battle of Bloody Mose on June 22, 2024
History comes to life on Florida’s Historic Coast as the Fort Mose Historical Society presents the Battle of Bloody Mose at Fort Mose Historic State Park on June 22, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Since 2010, this annual re-enactment showcases the pivotal battle between the invading British, Scottish, and Native American troops and the prevailing Spanish, Free Black, and Native American […]
Updates: Juneteenth Celebrations and 60th Anniversary of Civil Rights Act Events Taking Place on Florida’s Historic Coast
Black History is an important part of the St. Augustine experience. In June 1964, while Congress was in a stalemate debating the Civil Rights Act, attention turned southward as St. Augustine became the epicenter of the fight for equal rights for all Americans. The nation’s oldest city made national news as peaceful activists faced violent […]