Historic City News readers probably take electric lighting for granted — after all, Henry Morrison Flagler is credited with employing his friend and associate, Thomas Alva Edison, to install four direct-current dynamos to power 4,000 electric lights that made the Hotel Ponce de Leon one of the nation’s first electrified buildings.
Historic City News readers in St Augustine are invited to become explorers on a quest to discover the important role we played in the making of our nation, by attending each exciting Discover First America adventure program during the coming year.
The First Friday Art walk is one of St. Augustine’s most popular events. The art walk takes place the first Friday of the month, rain or shine. During the First Friday Art Walk you can enjoy exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at over 30 participating galleries around town.
As all Historic City News readers are preparing to welcome 2014, I want to take a moment to make a suggestion — drink responsibly and don’t be afraid to call a cab for a ride home.
Administrative Support Assistant, Mary Sims, informed local Historic City News reporters that the Fort Matanzas National Monument will offer four torchlight tours, with limited seating, on Saturday, January 18th; tickets must be purchased in advance, beginning January 4th, at the Fort Matanzas Visitor Center.
In his periodic newsletter, The St Augustine Report, George Gardner offers his perspective on items of interest to city residents, as well as reporting and commenting on meetings of the city commission; where he served for six years from 2002-2008.
Marine Rescue Lieutenant Jeremy Robshaw reminds Historic City News readers that St Johns County residents are prohibited from using illegal fireworks during New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Those who chose St Augustine as their destination to ring in the New Year paid a premium for their choice; according to Miamihotels.org Press Officer, Diane Muller, in a survey reviewed by Historic City News this morning.
