Today, in 1865, the states ratified the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery in America. The amendment read, “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude…shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.”
Raphael Cosme reported to Historic City News that Archaeologist Kathleen Deagan and her team are excavating a section of grounds at the Mission of Nombre De Dios that could be the exact location where the oldest church in the nation once stood.
Events Chairman Cindy Dicorrado announced to Historic City News that the Saint Augustine Tea Party would not convene their regularly scheduled general meeting at the Village Inn on December 20, 2011.
St Johns County Tax Collector, Dennis W. Hollingsworth CFC, announced to Historic City News the holiday schedule for his offices in St Augustine, Julington Creek, Ponte Vedra Beach and Dupont Center.
Asking only for reimbursement of necessary expenses, Saltwater Property Group broker Irene Arriola will enter into an exclusive listing agreement with the City of St Augustine to find a buyer for the 102 Bridge Street market that was purchased by the City in November 2010.
Historic City News reporters have been watching, as additional facts become known in the most recent efforts by the City of St. Augustine to pull off a successful fundraising effort in the 450th Commemoration drama.
Brian A. Iannucci
St Johns, FL
Dear Editor:
Upon waking this day, December 16, 2011, I was perusing my email to find yet another salvo in the current melee between the local Republican Party and the Tea Party. The staggering appropriateness of this message allowed me the opportunity to reflect on this date in history.
Historic City News was notified that the early morning fire at the TPC Clubhouse located at 110 Championship Way in Ponte Vedra Beach has been ruled “accidental” according to an announcement from Fire Rescue Lieutenant Jeremy Robshaw.
