Year: 2014

Editorial: Why St Augustine?

Editorial: Why St Augustine? What made St Augustine different from other US destinations in the experiences of free blacks? In 1738, in Spanish Florida, former slaves escaping their English masters founded Gracia Real de Santa Teresa de Mose, a settlement charter by Florida’s Spanish Governor, which is today known as Fort Mose.

Editorials

The history of African-Americans begins in St Augustine

St Augustine holds a unique place in the history of African-Americans in North America as the location of the first legally sanctioned free African-American town in the nation; Kathy Catron, Director of Communication for the St Augustine Ponte Vedra Visitors and Convention Bureau, told Historic City News this morning.

Community

February ROMANZA gathering announced

ROMANZA board member, Anne Kraft, announced their next monthly “Gathering” to Historic City News this morning; inviting all of our readers to come out and join in the fun, listen, laugh, and learn.

Community

Manhunt for Andrew Thomas Stanton

Following extensive investigation of an incident that occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 21st, Historic City News has been informed that the hunt is on for a 26-year-old St Augustine man; who police say, struck one law enforcement officer with his vehicle, and attempted to hit at least three others.

Public Safety