Thursday evening, Historic City News readers interested in the interpretation of 16th century life in St Augustine are invited to attend a reception and presentation of “the garb and gear” of the Juan Ponce de León period.
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Members of the St Augustine Tea Party announced to Historic City News that Victoria Baer would be making her second appearance; addressing the bi-monthly general meeting of the group on June 26.
Historic City News has learned that 50 year-old John Thomas Olsen, passed away at his home on Venetian Boulevard in St Augustine on Friday, June 15th.
The late Jack Williams, a colonial history and antique weapons expert in St Augustine, “knew what he had” when he contacted archaeologist Dr. Kathleen Deagan of the Florida Museum of Natural History in the 1970’s, according to local author and businessman Daniel D. Holiday.
Retired Sheriff of St Johns County and St Augustine native, Neil Joseph Perry, age 67, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon at his home surrounded by his family. His strength and character was evident during his long and courageous battle with cancer. He will long be remembered as a compassionate and loving husband, father, grandfather and valued friend.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced to local Historic City News reporters that after examining some of the more than 150 dead or distressed birds sighted along the coast, researchers believe these deaths are related to stress from the species’ long, trans-Atlantic migration.
Historic City News readers in St Augustine and St Johns County have earned a reward for their contribution to our local attractions; and now that summer is officially here, and family members are visiting you during their vacations, we want to remind you of some special offers for residents.
