Harriet Tubman NHP Announces Opening of Historic A.M.E. Zion Church
After years of careful restoration and rehabilitation, The Thompson Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church and parsonage will open to the public on June 22, 2024. Both buildings are part of Harriet Tubman National Historical Park. When Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, New York, was established bythe United States Department of the Interior in 2017, the […]
Florida’s Historic Coast Has Wide-Open Spaces, New Exhibits, New Hotels and Restaurants
St. Augustine, Fla. (September 2020)– This northeast Florida destination with its 42 miles of pristine Atlantic Beaches, has been a favorite getaway for 455 years. And there are always new adventures to be had. What’s New Attractions & Tours Lightner Museum, located in the former Hotel Alcazar, one of the Ancient City’s architectural centerpieces, recently completed […]
Summer Sundays are Open on Florida’s Historic Coast
St. Augustine, Fla – (June 2, 2020)…Florida’s Historic Coast is safely welcoming visitors back to Northeast Florida to take in the history, enjoy the 42 miles of beach, to relax with friends and family and, most importantly, to make new memories. While local businesses are taking extraordinary measures to ensure visitors’ experiences here are safe, […]
Florida’s Historic Coast Welcomes Frontline and Essential Workers with Special Offers
St. Augustine, Fla– (May 5, 2020)…First things first. As Florida’s Historic Coast enters phase one of re-opening for business, it is sending out a big “thank you” to those who were the first to respond to the COVID-19 challenge. From the doctors, nurses and healthcare workers who put themselves at risk, to the EMT drivers […]
NINE WAYS TO TEACH YOUR KIDS ABOUT FLORIDA’S HISTORIC COAST WITHOUT LEAVING HOME
St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra Beach is a fun place to learn about history and nature. As the health and safety of our residents and the visitors to St. Augustine | Ponte Vedra Beach is paramount, Florida’s Historic Coast is committed to providing travelers with accurate and timely information about traveling to the area safely. […]
Hosts With Ghosts: Haunted Historic Hotels of the Southeast
By: Kathleen Walls The South has long been famous for its Southern Hospitality. Hotels throughout Dixie vie with one another to offer their guests more service and more amenities. They strive to make each visitor feel like a cherished family member instead of a paying customer. When you visit a hotel, you expect more than […]