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HISTORICAL SITES & MUSEUMS , CHURCHES & CEMETERIES , CULTURAL & PERFORMING ARTS
Spanish Military Hospital Museum 3 Aviles St ., St . Augustine FL 32084 904.342.7730 www . smhmuseum . com Take a journey back in time ! The Spanish Military Hospital offers a fully guided interpretive experience of 18th century colonial medicine . Teaching you about the history and medical practices of the hospital when it was in operation during the second Spanish period ( 1784-1821 ) with surgical and apothecary demonstrations . Learn how the Spanish were 400 years ahead of their time with astonishing survival rates of 70 %. Visit our website to book your scheduled tour time and get to know the staff before your visit .
St . Augustine History Museum 167 San Marco Ave ., St . Augustine FL 32084 904.829.3800 www . trolleytours . com / st-augustine / history-museum-stop This intriguing mix of historical displays and private collections brings more than 400 years of Florida history to life . Guests can visit their Spanish sunkentreasure room and touch real Spanish silver , learn all about the early Timucuan Indians , visit a Florida cracker trading post and marvel at the genius of Henry Flagler – oil baron , railroad magnate and father of Florida tourism .
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Maritime Museum 100 Red Cox Dr ., St . Augustine , FL 32080 904.829.0745 www . staugustinelighthouse . org Discover maritime history at the St . Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum . Climb 219 steps to the top of the tower for breathtaking views of St . Augustine and the Atlantic Ocean . Explore the Keepers ’ House , maritime archaeology labs , WWII exhibit , boatbuilding , beautiful maritime hammock trails , and more ! This non-profit Museum will be the highlight of your time in St . Augustine !
Villa Zorayda Museum 83 King St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.829.9887 www . villazorayda . com In 1883 , Franklin Smith built his Gilded Age residence utilizing architectural details from the Alhambra Palace in Granada , Spain to bring a part of Spain to Spanish St . Augustine . Now a museum , it features the original art and antique collections from around the world as well as a 141-year history .
Ximenez-Fatio House Museum 20 Aviles St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.829.3575 www . ximenezfatiohouse . org In 1798 , Andres Ximenez built this fine three-story home for he and his bride , Juana Pellicer . By 1830 the home was a fashionable boarding house for wealthy Northerners . By the time of Louisa Fatio ’ s death in 1875 , the house was famous for its lodging , fine food , and the women who owned it . After falling into disrepair , the house was purchased in 1939 by the NSCDA-FL and opened as a museum in 1946 . The NSCDA-FL continues to operate the museum . Take a step back in time to the beginnings of luxury 19th century Florida tourism where St . Augustine was the epicenter .
HISTORICAL CHURCHES & CEMETERIES
Cathedral Basilica of St . Augustine 38 Cathedral Pl ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.824.2806 www . thefirstparish . org This Spanish Colonial Renaissance cathedral was built in 1797 and then reconstructed in the late 1880s . It symbolizes the nation ’ s oldest diocese .
Grace Methodist Church 8 Carrera St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.829.8272 www . gracestaugustine . org This historic church was built by Henry Flagler from 1886 to 1887 ; it was added to the U . S . National Register of Historic Places in 1979 . Open daily for tours .
Huguenot Cemetery Corner of Orange St . and Avenida Menendez , St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.829.6451 www . memorialpcusa . org / about / our-campus Municipal cemetery established in 1821 for the burial of yellow-fever victims and non-Catholics . Recently restored with developed tours for visitors .
Memorial Presbyterian Church 32 Sevilla St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.829.6451 www . memorialpcusa . org Built in 1889 by Henry M . Flagler as a memorial to his daughter , it ’ s also his burial place . Copper dome , marble floors and stained-glass windows make the church one of Florida ’ s most spectacular .
Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission of Nombre de Dios 101 San Marco Ave ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.824.2809 https :// missionandshrine . org Site of the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in present-day United States where the first Mass of Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1565 . Home to the first parish and the oldest Marian Shrine in America . Also , home to the 209-foot Great Cross , the second tallest in the Western Hemisphere .
St . Augustine National Cemetery 104 Marine St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.766.5222 www . cem . va . gov Florida ’ s oldest national military cemetery . Burials date to 1763 ; it was used for fallen soldiers during the Second Seminole War . It ’ s one of only 10 national cemeteries that displays an illuminated flag 24 hours a day .
The St . Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine 41 St . George St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.829.8205 https :// stphotios . com Dedicated to the first Greek settlers who came as indentured servants in the 1700s . The magnificent Orthodox Chapel is filled with Byzantine-style frescoes ; also take a tour of the historic museum .
Tolomato Cemetery 14 Cordova St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 www . tolomatocemetery . com One of the oldest cemeteries in St . Augustine , it was originally a burial place for Christian Indians in the 1700s . It was a popular Spanish cemetery throughout much of the city ’ s history .
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Trinity Parish 215 St . George St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.824.2876 www . trinitysta . org The parish of Trinity , St . Augustine was founded in 1821 . It ’ s the oldest Protestant church in Florida with some of the oldest and most beautiful stainedglass windows in the Episcopal Diocese of Florida .
CULTURAL & PERFORMING ARTS
Crisp-Ellert Art Museum 48 Sevilla St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 www . flagler . edu / ceam Crisp-Ellert Art Museum is a venue for fostering knowledge and a deep appreciation of contemporary art . As an educational resource for the college and community , it exhibits regional , national and international artists , and provides opportunities for critical engagement and exposure to a variety of exhibitions and personal interactions with visiting artists .
EMMA Concert Association 14 Granada St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.797.2800 www . emmaconcerts . com This all-volunteer , non-profit organization produces an eight-month concert season of 13 performances in partnership with Flagler College . The performances include internationally r enowned musicians , orchestras and ballets and are held at the newly renovated Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College .
First Coast Cultural Center 6000B Sawgrass Village Cir . Ponte Vedra Beach , FL 32082 www . firstcoastculturalcenter . org First Coast Cultural Center is the place in the community to create , understand , and experience the arts . They accomplish this through exhibitions of local , regional and national artists in a variety of media ; through exciting events for the community ; and through quality arts classes , lectures and workshops .
St . Johns Cultural Council 184 San Marco Ave ., St . Augustine FL 32084 904.808.7330 www . historiccoastculture . com The Local Arts Agency for Florida ’ s Historic Coast , presenting arts , culture and heritage programming and events ; providing visitor information for cultural travelers , including print and online guides ; distributing a weekly e-newsletter with information about upcoming events , exhibitions , and historic sites ; and supporting local artists and cultural organizations through grants and other support . Their venue , The Waterworks , includes a 150 seat auditorium with daily opportunities to experience lectures , performances , film and hands-on art experiences .
Limelight Theatre 11 Old Mission Ave ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.825.1164 www . limelight-theatre . org Professional quality theatre in a beautiful intimate theatre . Plays , musicals and children ’ s theatre featured year-round . With a nine show season and several special feature shows throughout the year , there is something for everyone .
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