St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director Jay Humphreys informed Historic City News reporters that there will be demonstrations, exhibits and goods presented by a silversmith, blacksmith, jewelers, spice & tea traders, leatherworkers, woodworkers, beekeepers, needlework, soap makers, weavers, and a sponge monger at the Colonial Market.
This Sunday, February 12, at 6:30 am, Florida House of Representatives candidate Kim Kendall and her “Team Kendall” informed Historic City News that they will start and finish a 5K race at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville.
Florida State University President, Dr Eric J Barron, reported to Historic City News that they recently honored Flagler College Chancellor and Florida State Representative Bill Proctor with two awards for his work — both with the students of the State of Florida and in appreciation of eight years of legislative leadership.
Dave Heimbold, chairman pro tempore of the Saint Augustine Tea Party, reported to Historic City News some recent activities where the members had an opportunity to participate with neighboring Tea Party organizations; united for a singular cause.
Michael Allen, NPS Community Partnership Specialist, announced to Historic City News yesterday the upcoming 2012 Quarterly Business Meeting of the Gullah-Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission.
Florida Living History representative Davis Walker reported to Historic City News that in preparation for Florida’s 500th anniversary in 2013, the Company of Juan Ponce de León would offer its annual heritage Event – “This Other World” on Saturday, March 31, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Mission Nombre de Dios Museum.
Hundreds get passport for St Augustine Tapestry
By: Raphael Cosme
Historic City News reader Raphael Come reported that he and his family attended last night; when the City of St. Augustine presented the Discover First America adventure program titled “St Augustine Tapestry”.
National Park Service Superintendent Gordie Wilson told Historic City News local reporters in St Augustine that he is pleased to announce the selection of Jon Burpee as the chief of interpretation for Castillo de San Marcos and Fort Matanzas National Monuments.
