The President’s Society of Flagler College reported to Historic City News that they will once again host Flagler College’s Scholarship Ball this New Year’s Eve.

John Birney, a volunteer for Flagler College radio WFCF 88.5 FM, reported to Historic City News that he will host a free concert Friday, November 27th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Flagler College Auditorium at 14 Granada St.

Florida School of the Arts reported to Historic City News that they will present “An Evening of Dance” December 3-5 at 7:30 p.m. and December 6 at 2:30 p.m. on the FloArts Main Stage located on the Palatka campus of St. Johns River Community College.

A former childhood resident of Markland House announced to Historic City News that, for the first time ever, Flagler’s Legacy will offer special holiday tours of the historic Flagler era mansion.

As we celebrate Thanksgiving …, we should reflect on the full meaning of this day as we enjoy the fellowship that is so much a part of the holiday festivities.

Enjoy more than 150 of the finest regional and national artists will be displaying jewelry, glass blowing, sculpture, woodwork, pottery, paintings, photography, textile batik and much more this weekend.

Historic City News was updated on several entertainment options by St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director, Jay Humphreys.

Historian Michael Gannon tells Historic City News that the REAL first Thanksgiving took place in St. Augustine, Florida in 1565, some 56 years before the legendary meal in Massachusetts; despite the fact that school children everywhere are dusting off their Pilgrim costumes this week.