In commemoration of today’s 137th birthday of legendary magician and escape artist Harry Houdini, Historic City News notes that our search partner, Google, Inc., has chosen to remember this legend with a special “Google Doodle” on most home pages today.
St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director Jay Humphreys reported some great entertainment ideas for Historic City News readers to enjoy this weekend, including Murray Brothers Caddyshack Charity Golf Tournament.
Executive Director Jamie Alvarez and Martha McClintock, volunteer chair of the Programs and Events committee for First America Foundation, greeted guests and media this afternoon to show off their new logo and upgraded website.
The Florida Agricultural Museum reported that they will present the 5th annual “Old Florida Festival” on April 2nd and 3rd from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Greg Mills reported to Historic City News that work is still in progress as a result of a water main break affecting about 350 homes in the Wildwood area in St. Augustine.
First America Foundation Executive Director Jamie Alvarez told Historic City News today that they will launch a special program for sixth-to-eighth grade St. Augustine students who want to get involved in the city’s 450th commemoration.
Florida Living History Director Mark Schmitt encourages Historic City News readers to experience a heritage event memorializing Don Juan Ponce de Leon’s landing on the shores of what is now the continental United States; taking place on Saturday, April 2nd, and Sunday, April 3rd.
Historic City News readers are invited to join First America Foundation, Inc. on Wednesday, when they uncover the foundation’s new website and logo at the St. Johns County Council on Aging River House.
