Historic City News reporters have learned that when the St Augustine Tea Party convenes its regular meeting at the Village Inn on Tuesday, December 11, the topic for the evening’s presentation by Virginia Baer will be “Agenda 21” — the United Nations plan that would transform America for the worse.
Two St Johns County moms have informed Historic City News that they are on a mission to unite, educate and support parents and community members for the purpose of expanding students’ technology skills; so that, one day, they can successfully compete globally.
Michael Isam, spokesman for the Veterans Council of St Johns County, announced to local Historic City News reporters that, for the first time since the observance began in 2007, all 1218 graves in the St. Augustine National Cemetery will receive a wreath as part of the 2012 “Wreaths Across America” ceremonies.
The Florida East Coast Railway notified Historic City News that Santa Claus took a ride on a special “Toys for Tots Christmas Train” as it traveled between Jacksonville and Miami today; including a brief stop, for the third year, in St Augustine at US-1 and San Sebastian View.
In preparation for the 125th anniversary of the Hotel Ponce de Leon, Flagler College is asking Historic City News readers for help in finding original items and artifacts from the hotel to be displayed on the opening day of the college’s celebration on January 12, 2013.
Garb and Gear Mini Clinic
By Raphael Cosme
In preparation for Florida’s 500th birthday celebration, a mini-clinic dedicated to the garb and gear fashion of the 16th century period was presented at the Dow Museum of Historic Houses main courtyard, and Historic City News photojournalist Raphael Cosme attended.
Historic City News photojournalist Raphael Cosme reported from Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College last night as 450 years of song and dance were presented during the most recent Discover First America program sponsored by Romanza.
Historic City News entertainment reporters have learned that Sara Pedigo, assistant professor of art and design at Flagler College, will be a “featured artist” through the end of December at Plum Gallery; located at 9 Aviles Street in downtown Saint Augustine’s historic district.
