Fight for Civil Rights in St Augustine
During the month of February, the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument invites Historic City News readers to celebrate Black History Month as they present a new Civil Rights exhibit.
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Marriage Licenses Applications – 2/5/2012
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Freedom Trail now offers audio tours
Gwendolyn Duncan, President of “Anniversary to Commemorate the Civil Rights Demonstrations Inc” announced this week that Historic City News readers are now able to follow St Augustine’s Freedom Trail with the assistance of their own cellphone.
Groundbreaking for seawall rehabilitation project
Local Historic City News reporters will be on hand when the City of St Augustine holds a groundbreaking ceremony for its seawall project; marking the commencement of a multimillion dollar project ensuring the preservation of an important historical structure for another generation.
Site selection announced for homeless center
City Commissioner and Vice-Mayor Leanna Freeman addressed a small crowd of about fifty leaders of government and non-government service organization this morning, all of whom were eager to hear news of the site selection committee’s progress in finding a home for the homeless in St Johns County.
St Paul School of Excellence hosts open house
Linda Murray reported to Historic City News that St Paul School of Excellence, in St Augustine’s historically black Lincolnville neighborhood, will host an Open House for children entering kindergarten, first and second grade from 6:00-7:30 PM on Thursday, February 16, 2012.
St Augustine History and Culture Expo
The abundant cultural threads of St Augustine throughout the past 450 years will come to life in a colorful, entertaining and vibrant presentation of music, dance and food at the next Discover First America adventure program titled “St Augustine Tapestry”.
Flagler awarded $1 million match-grant
Dr William T Abare, Jr, announced to Historic City News that Flagler College is trying to raise $1 million by June 1st in order to qualify for a one-to-one match, $1 million endowment to be awarded from the William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust.