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The Colonial Quarter 14 S . Castillo Dr ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.342.2857 www . colonialquarter . com Explore 2.5 acres in the historic area that include The Colonial Experience Living History Tour that is a captivating journey through centuries of St . Augustine , interactive activities , living-history demonstrations , a historic home , beautiful gardens and graphical stories that highlight St . Augustine ’ s layered and unbroken history . Dine at 3 different restaurants on property and enjoy live music at the Colonial Oak Music Park .
Father Miguel O ’ Reilly
House Museum 32 Aviles St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.826.0750 www . fatheroreilly . house Built in 1691 during the first Spanish period in St . Augustine , the Father Miguel O ’ Reilly House Museum is located south of the Plaza . The Museum has three main themes : the story of the house , which was constructed in 1691 ; the Catholic tradition in St . Augustine , which began on September 8 , 1565 ; and the Sisters of St . Joseph who have been guardians of the O ’ Reilly House and educators in St . Augustine since 1866 .
Fort Matanzas National Monument 8635 A1A Hwy . S ., St . Augustine , FL 32080 904.471.0116 www . nps . gov / foma On this site in 1565 , the Spanish killed 245 French Huguenots in a struggle over control of Florida . In 1740 , the Spanish built Fort Matanzas here , a small fortified watchtower that guarded the southern entrance to St . Augustine . The site offers nature trails and a free ferry to the fort .
Fort Mose Historic State Park 15 Fort Mose Trail off of U . S . 1 N ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.823.2232 www . floridastateparks . org / park / fort-mose The first free African settlement in North America . Although nothing remains of the fort , the site and visitor center memorialize the slaves who fled the American colonies to find freedom in Spanish Florida .
Governor ’ s House Cultural Center &
Museum 48 King St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.823.2212 www . staugustine . ufl . edu / visit . html Governor ’ s House Cultural Center & Museum has hosted many visitors as the residence site for governors of both Spain and England during the colonial centuries ; the Florida capital and a courthouse during the territorial decades ; and a post office and customs house for over a hundred years after statehood . Open to the public daily .
Historic Tours of Flagler College 74 King St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.823.3378 www . shop . flagler . edu Historic Tours of Flagler College highlight the architectural heritage of the former Hotel Ponce de León , listed as a National Historic Landmark . Built by railroad magnate , Henry M . Flagler in 1888 , the Ponce is considered one of the finest examples of Spanish Renaissance architecture and was one of the most exclusive resorts of its day . Guided tours daily ; please check the website for cancellations .

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