When Historic City News first reported that El Galeon had sailed into Matanzas Bay on May 21, the educational replica of a 16th century Spanish sailing vessel was scheduled for departure on June 3; but, due to the large volume of visitors, that stay was extended through June 23, and again until July 8th — that departure has been pushed back again, this time until Tuesday, July 23rd.
St Augustine’s highest and most prestigious award, the Order of La Florida, was presented to long time civil rights activist, Dr. Robert Hayling by members of the City Commission during the 40th ACCORD’s Seventh Annual Freedom Trail Luncheon held today.
Historic City News has reported over the last several years that Dr. Kathleen Deagan, Distinguished Research Curator of Archaeology and Adjunct Professor of Anthropology at the Florida Museum of Natural History, has been conducting research at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park in St Augustine.
Guest Column: Ill-Fated Mission Remembered
By Michael Isam
St Augustine, FL
The actions of a shallow-draft vessel saved St Augustine from British takeover.
Pomp and circumstance with pipes and drums, two local color guards and plenty of re-enactors, were the order of the day at Oglethorpe Battery Park in Davis Shores as over 400 people turned out for the dedication of three 18th century replica cannons.
St Augustine resident Logan Guidry announced to local Historic City News reporters that before the Fourth of July fireworks display reminds citizens of our independence, there will be a rally in the Plaza in protest of recently uncovered invasive data collection activities undertaken by the National Security Agency.
According to Historic City News sources, the first week of “Hands on History Camp” at the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument was a success for student campers enrolled in the educational and fun program going on this summer.
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The Florida Lottery announced to Historic City News that 59-year-old Cynthia Davis of Ponte Vedra Beach claimed a $1 million top prize in the $10 MONOPOLY MILLIONAIRE scratch-off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee.
