Founding Day
Arts & Culture
Explore the art, culture and heritage of the diverse
groups of people who have lived here over its 450-
year history. Create your cultural journey at
www.historiccoastculture.com
There’s Culture
culture around
Around
every corner
Every
Corner
The options are endless when it comes to activities and
entertainment on Florida’s Historic Coast. Living history,
performing arts, festivals, cultural activities, music and
theatre, literary and visual arts; there’s plenty to do and enjoy.
The gallery scene
Travel Itineraries
Explore St. Johns County using our free itineraries and guides
such as African American Heritage, America’s National Parks,
Gilded Age Glory, Spanish Heritage, Neighborhoods and more!
Visit HistoricCoastCulture.com and click on Plan Your Trip.
Living History
Re-enactors immerse you in St. Augustine’s more than 450 years
of history at two National Park monuments —The Castillo de
San Marcos and Fort Matanzas. And many more historic sites,
museums and historic places await.
Limelight
Theatre
Festivals
Plan your itinerary around events and festivals including the Celtic
Music and Heritage Festival, St. Augustine Spanish Wine Festival,
the Fall Arts and Crafts Festival and Florida’s Birding & Photo Fest
in the Spring. The area’s biggest event by far is THE PLAYERS
Championship at TPC Sawgrass.
Performing Arts
You’ll fi nd culture around every corner. Catch a musical or
theatrical performance at the Limelight Theatre or Ponte Vedra
Concert Hall. Join fellow art enthusiasts during the First Friday
Art Walk in St. Augustine visiting more than 27 galleries, all
within easy walking distance.
Nights of Lights
Visual Arts and Museums
From modern galleries and exclusive exhibits to the designs
of its historic cathedrals, the Historic Coast’s visual arts off er an
endless feast for the eyes —and the imagination. The Lightner
Museum has hosted national exhibitions such as Dressing
Downton Abbey and Degas.
You’ll need much more than a weekend to experience just a
taste of Culture Around Every Corner.
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