Youth Ambassadors tour historic Fort Mose

John Hutton, Youth Ambassador
Nease High School, IB Class of 2015
Special to Historic City News

On August 11th, the Youth Ambassadors visited Fort Mose State Park which is the site of the first legally sanctioned free African settlement in what is now the United States. Fort Mose was established in 1738 by the Spanish governor of Florida as a safe haven to runaway slaves. This was done to undermine the British economy which was dependent on slave labor.

Historic City News readers who are parents of elementary and middle school-age children are invited to register for the St. Augustine Art Association’s “After School Art Studio” which will focus on creating drawing, painting and collage projects inspired by the colorful paintings of Henri Matisse.

This year’s Learning Legacy Lifetime Achievement Awards were announced to Historic City News and presented by St Johns County School Superintendent Dr. Joseph Joyner on Friday, September 5 prior to kickoff at the football game between St. Augustine High School and Pedro Menendez High School.

St. Johns County Board of County Commission
2014 Regular Meeting Schedule

The St. Johns County Board of County Commission Meetings are held the first and third Tuesdays each month commencing at 9:00 am in the St. Johns County Auditorium located at 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, FL. The Board reserves the right to cancel and or change the meeting schedule as needed. Most Public Hearings for the County Commission will be advertised for 9:00 a.m. It will be left to the discretion of the BCC Chair as to the most appropriate time to break for the noon recess. If you have any questions regarding the agenda please call Laura Taylor at (904) 209-0533.