Many Historic City News readers, including local St. Augustinians, might not know that Florida’s first public school was founded here in 1786; seventy-five years before the American Civil War.
When the St. Augustine Tea Party holds their regular meeting on Tuesday, July 12, 2011, Historic City News reporters will be on hand to welcome the special guest of honor and American patriot; Patrick Henry.
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The original public records are on file with the St. Johns County Clerk of Court and should be consulted before taking any action.
Sydney Lindblad has invited Historic City News readers to apply as volunteers for the 2011 Sea Turtle Washback Program aimed at rescuing juvenile sea turtles that are washed onto the beach in seaweed, usually following a storm.
Flagler College reported to Historic City News that they have recently added four new members to their Board of Trustees; including two alumni and a former U.S. ambassador.
Flagler College spokesman Brian Thompson informed local Historic City News reporters that the school has launched a fundraising effort called “Setting the Stage” to raise money for one of St. Augustine’s cornerstone event venues.
