St. Augustine is celebrating its 450th birthday in 2015 and everyone’s invited! It was in 1565 that Pedro Menendez of Aviles proclaimed the land for Spain. The first Catholic mass was held at what is now the Mission de Nombre de Dios by Menendez and his men. Guests in the city will find gracious accommodations, excellent dining choices and more than four centuries of significant American history to explore.
For more information about visiting St. Augustine and its birthday festivities, check the website at www.floridashistoriccoast.com. For information about Bayfront Marin House, check the website at www.bayfrontmarinhouse.com.
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Yes, they still have horse and carriage rides along the bay! So beautiful!! And yes, that’s where you saw the Oldest Schoolhouse. It’s such a lovely city!!Originally Posted by GarryRF:Do they still have horse and carriage rides there?The horses wore beautiful displays and looked really elegant in their finery.Is that where I saw the oldest wooden school in America ?
Beautiful photos! Thanks for sharing.
The dining hall at Flagler College(in your last photo) is really something to see. The Tiffany Windows are incredible.I also love the concrete used to build Flagler college , former Hotel Ponce de Leon , made from the local coquina stone.
Do they still have horse and carriage rides there?
The horses wore beautiful displays and looked really elegant in their finery.
Is that where I saw the oldest wooden school in America ?
Thanks for the memories. I remember visiting St Augustine on a family vacation in the early 70s. My favorite sites were the old fort and the Ripleys museum.