History
St. Augustine is the oldest continuously occupied city in the United States, and its history is written into every cobblestone street. From Spanish forts and colonial architecture to Civil Rights landmarks, the past comes alive around every corner. Start here to explore stories that shaped the Historic City, and connect with even more things to do during your visit.
The Founding of St. Augustine
The Founding of St. Augustine: Oldest City in the U.S. Long before Plymouth Rock and Jamestown, there was St. Augustine. Founded in 1565 by Spanish…
The Gilded Age Makeover
The Gilded Age Makeover: Henry Flagler and the Reinvention of St. Augustine By the late 1800s, St. Augustine had faded into quiet obscurity — a…
St. Augustine and the Civil War
St. Augustine and the Civil War: A Divided Florida Town When the Civil War broke out in 1861, Florida was among the first states to…
The Storied Past and Present of Flagler College
Flagler College Tours: Explore Gilded Age History in the Heart of St. Augustine Looking for one of the most unique and historically rich things to…
Colonial Crossfire
Colonial Crossfire: St. Augustine in the Age of Empires From the late 1500s to the early 1800s, St. Augustine wasn’t just a sleepy coastal town…
St. Augustine and the Civil Rights Movement
St. Augustine and the Civil Rights Movement: Ground Zero in the South St. Augustine is best known for being the oldest city in the United…