Category: Community

Fort needs help finding WWII records

Administrative Officer Lindsey Phillips reported to Historic City News that although most St. Augustinians are familiar with the early history of Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, what many people are not familiar with is the old fort’s involvement in World War II.

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National Marina Day

Kimberly Naccarato announced to Historic City News local reporters that Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor will host “National Marina Day” on Saturday, June 11th, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., to benefit the Rodeheaver Boys Ranch in Palatka.

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Green light given to Memorial Day concert

Gazebo repairs won’t interfere with Historic City News reader’s enjoyment of the 21st annual tradition of St. Augustine’s popular “Concerts in the Plaza” — just one of many local events that will kick-off this Memorial Day weekend.

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ECO Ranger mini-summer camp

Park Service Specialist Terri Newmans told local Historic City News reporters today that Fort Mose Historic State Park will hold a mini-summer camp this year for “ECO Rangers” on July 29th through July 31st.

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Wallis: Do you remember me?

In an eight-page letter from First America Foundation Chairman Donald W. Wallis that was obtained by Historic City News this week, the man, who one City Commissioner says has vanished into a “black hole”, gave a somewhat rambling personal account of himself since taking a total of $300,000 from city taxpayers.

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Tea Party mans booth at Air Show

Patti Henderson invited Historic City News readers to “stop by the St. Augustine Tea Party booth and say hello” during this weekend’s Salute to Veterans Air Show at the Northeast Florida Regional Airport in St. Augustine.

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Artistic and cultural entertainment

St. Johns County Cultural Council, the county’s designated local arts agency, periodically reports upcoming cultural events to local Historic City News reporters for the benefit of our readers.

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Entertainment for Memorial Day weekend

St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director Jay Humphreys informed St. Johns County entertainment reporters at Historic City News that local entertainment will abound this three-day holiday weekend.

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