Historic City News was informed by Captain Conrad Matt that the St. Augustine Garrison, a local re-enactment company formed in 1984, heads to Fort King George State Historic Site in Darien this Saturday for the Debatable Land Encampment.
Month: November 2011
Groundbreaking Thursday for 16th Century boatyard
The St. Augustine Maritime Heritage Foundation announced to local Historic City News reporters that on Thursday, they would re-establish a boatyard in the actual area where, four and a half centuries ago, boats and ships were likely assembled and repaired.
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FDOT road repairs and maintenance report
Laurie Sanderson reported the following St. Augustine and St. Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning this morning and continuing through the coming week.
Visitors Bureau earns Gold Magellan Award
Richard Goldman, executive director of the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and the Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau, announced to local reporters at Historic City News that they have been recognized with a “Gold Magellan Award” by Travel Weekly — the national newspaper of the travel industry.
Join in at The Harvest Muster at the Mission
Mark Schmitt announced to Historic City News local reporters that on Saturday, November 19, The Company of St. James will present a new, annual heritage event; The Harvest Muster.
Assistant Chief for Beach Police sworn in tonight
Tonight, Chief Hedges will swear in Daniel DeCoursey as the new Assistant Chief of Police for the town of St. Augustine Beach and local Historic City News reporters will be watching as fireworks may ensue.
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