About
The Festival
The St. Augustine History Festival was created and conceived by UFHSA (University of Florida Historic St. Augustine, Inc.) and the Lastinger Family Foundation for the purpose of generating excitement about the history of America’s oldest city. Our goal is to showcase every era of St. Augustine’s long and storied past through the 21 Special Events and Historic Venues listed below – from our founding in 1565 to the most advanced technology available in 2022 to research and study every year in-between. American history began here, and no one tells our story better than we do – come out and enjoy our city!
Upcoming events, exhibitions, and happenings
Upcoming Special Events
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Participating Venues
Castillo de San Marcos
Experience St. Augustine’s National Monument – the oldest masonry fort in the continental United States
The Colonial Quarter
Journey back through the history of St. Augustine, from our distinctive 35-foot watchtower and colonial buildings to shops and dining
Florida National Guard Museum and National Cemetery
Two Separate and Insightful Tour Opportunities at the Nation's Oldest Militia/National Guard Unit
Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
Special History Festival Programs at America’s First Colony - Where Legend Meets History
Governor's House Cultural Center and Museum
The Vickers Collection: A New On-Going Exhibit Grand Opening!
The City of St. Augustine and Historic Preservation
Special Program: Understanding and Preserving our Past While Preparing for an Unpredictable Future
Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center
First Ever Screening of a New Civil Rights Documentary, "Crossing in St. Augustine"
Peña-Peck House
Enjoy a History Festival Special Tour: “Secrets from The Peña-Peck House Collection”
St. Augustine Historical Society/Oldest House Museums Complex
Site of the Drake’s Raid encampment, the Oldest House Museum, Surfing Museum, and so much more!
St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum
Find Out What's Happening at the Lighthouse during St. Augustine History Festival
A PBS Documentary
Secrets of the Dead:
The Secrets of Spanish Florida
Before Jamestown and Pocahontas – before Plymouth Rock and the Pilgrims – there was only St. Augustine, a culturally diverse colonial experiment born from dire necessities of imperial proportions in the eye of a storm. The University of Florida Historic St. Augustine, Inc. and the Lastinger Family Foundation present this four-hour PBS documentary that identifies the beginnings of America’s true First Colony. Narrated by Jimmy Smits, you will see a story of early America that most people have no idea exists. This fascinating DVD is available for purchase at each of the St. Augustine History Festival’s participating venues.
Get your Passport "stamped" at each venue - first 10 completed Passports win a free PBS documentary, "Secrets of the Dead: Secrets of Spanish Florida"
Click Below for Your Free Passport
