Archive for November, 2009

The AIDS Memorial Quilt on Display

The AIDS Memorial Quilt on Display

St. Johns River Community College reported to Historic City News that they will display a block of The AIDS Memorial Quilt in its St. Augustine Campus Library.

November 26, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Markland House tour available for holidays

Markland House tour available for holidays

A former childhood resident of Markland House announced to Historic City News that, for the first time ever, Flagler’s Legacy will offer special holiday tours of the historic Flagler era mansion.

November 26, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Cultural Events this week

Cultural Events this week

Please call ahead, as changing weather conditions may affect some events.

November 26, 2009 | 0 Comments More
John Reardon makes good suggestion

John Reardon makes good suggestion

Historic City News received a great holiday idea from John Reardon of St. Augustine.

November 26, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Happy Thanksgiving from America’s oldest city

Happy Thanksgiving from America’s oldest city

As we celebrate Thanksgiving …, we should reflect on the full meaning of this day as we enjoy the fellowship that is so much a part of the holiday festivities.

November 26, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Vehicle hit broadside in Wildwood intersection

Vehicle hit broadside in Wildwood intersection

Historic City News freelance photographer Christopher Kimball was on the scene of a crash earlier today that sent one person to the hospital — and two vehicles home by way of a tow truck.

November 25, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Wright selected 2009 Employee of the Year

Wright selected 2009 Employee of the Year

The motto for the crews of the Solid Waste Division is “Dedicated to Quality Service” and few exemplify dedication to that motto more than Steve Wright — the City of St. Augustine’s 2009 Employee of the Year.

November 25, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Sheriff’s Office arrests own evidence technician

Sheriff’s Office arrests own evidence technician

Historic City News has learned that early this morning, a member of the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office was arrested on charges of Grand Theft and Official Misconduct in connection with his duties as an Evidence Technician.

November 25, 2009 | 0 Comments More
43rd Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Festival

43rd Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Festival

Enjoy more than 150 of the finest regional and national artists will be displaying jewelry, glass blowing, sculpture, woodwork, pottery, paintings, photography, textile batik and much more this weekend.

November 25, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Thanksgiving weekend entertainment

Thanksgiving weekend entertainment

Historic City News was updated on several entertainment options by St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director, Jay Humphreys.

November 25, 2009 | 0 Comments More
America’s REAL First Thanksgiving

America’s REAL First Thanksgiving

Historian Michael Gannon tells Historic City News that the REAL first Thanksgiving took place in St. Augustine, Florida in 1565, some 56 years before the legendary meal in Massachusetts; despite the fact that school children everywhere are dusting off their Pilgrim costumes this week.

November 25, 2009 | 1 Comment More
Construction necessitates closing of park

Construction necessitates closing of park

Todd Grant, project manager with the City of St. Augustine, reported to Historic City News that the controversial Hamilton Upchurch Park will be closed effective Monday, November 30th.

November 25, 2009 | 0 Comments More
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