Resurrecting the forgotten history of the first enslaved Africans in America
Before 1619, enslaved landed in Florida. In 1738, their descendants founded the country’s first free Black settlement, Fort ...
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Colonial Quarter
Located on St. George Street in downtown St. Augustine's historic district ... Spanish Garrison Town and the 18th Century British Colony. In each section, depending on the day, travelers can ...
St. Augustine's Celtic Festival voted #4 Cultural Fest by USA Today
The St Augustine Celtic Music and Heritage Festival is this weekend, and it just received some big news. USA Today has named the event the No. 4 cultural festival in the nation. Some people may ...
What is the origin of St. Patrick's Day? Why people drink stout beers, throw parades
America’s first St. Patrick’s Day celebration was in 1600 in the Spanish colony of present-day St. Augustine, Florida.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Here’s how many Florida residents claim Irish lineage
It's St. Patrick's Day today, with roughly 61% of Americans celebrating regardless of their heritage. How many Irish ...
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When is St. Patrick's Day? Was 1st parade in US really held in Florida? 10 things to know
The first St. Patrick’s Day parade took place not in Ireland but in America. "Records show that a St. Patrick’s Day parade ...
Have your say: Tell us about the St Patrick’s Day celebrations in your local area
Local communities across Ireland and the world are gearing up for celebrations for the Irish patron saint on Monday ...
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St. Patrick’s Day Fun Facts
May the luck of the Irish be with you today and throughout the year! Another St. Patrick's Day has rolled around and many ...
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St. Augustine's Celtic Festival voted #4 Cultural Fest by USA Today
Some people may scratch their heads, wondering how does Celtic culture factor into a place that was a Spanish colony for hundreds of years. As one former mayor said, St. Augustine heritage is more ...