Historic City News editor Michael Gold listened as Easter Week Festival committee President Phil Genovar recited a brief history of his work over the past 50-years in volunteer support of St Augustine’s Easter Parade, Royal family, and annual festivities that the local community has grown up with.
Gwendolyn Duncan announced to Historic City News today that guests of the annual July 2nd ACCORD luncheon in St Augustine, and their families, are invited to participate in a complimentary Freedom Trail Tour presented by Northrop Grumman.
Adam Shockey, President and CEO of Tour Saint Augustine Inc., told Historic City News yesterday that he is exceptionally proud to announce the launch of St Augustine Black Heritage Tours Inc. — the city’s first fully licensed seller of travel and receptive tour operator specializing in Black History and Civil Rights tours.
Holidays are built around traditions and for Historic City News readers in St Augustine and St Johns County, few holidays have more great family traditions than the Fourth of July — great food, outdoor band concerts, a day with friends and family, and of course, fireworks.
Historic City News readers are invited to attend on July 9th when the internationally renowned Spanish musical group, La Folia, will launch its 2013 American tour; performing with original instruments from the period of Spanish colonization.
Today the Flagler College community mourns the loss of student Timothy John Hruz, 52, who passed away in a motorcycle accident on June 23.
Three cannons were mounted at Oglethorpe Battery Park in Davis Shores this morning, and former mayor, George Gardner, was on hand to share the excitement as Sunday’s dedication ceremony grows closer.
There is always something entertaining to do when you are in St Augustine, and, as a service to our readers, in conjunction with the St Johns County Visitors Convention Bureau, Historic City News publishes selected free and low cost activities for your consideration.
