Category: History

Comisión Gullah Geechee se reúne en San Agustín, Florida

Comisión Gullah Geechee se reúne en San Agustín, Florida.
13 de Febrero del 2015.

El objetivo principal de la comision es mantener viva la cultura y reconocer la importancia de las contribuciones hechas por estos africanos americanos. Éstos se establecieron a lo largo de la costa de Carolina del Norte, Carolina del Sur, Georgia y el norte de la Florida.

La Comisión es asistir a los estados, gobiernos locales, el público y entidades privadas en estos estados a interpretar la historia de los Gullah Geechee y preservar su folklore, sus artes, su música y sus artesanías.
También la Comisión asistirá en identificar y preservar sitios históricos, artefactos y otros objetos asociados con los Gullah Gechee para el beneficio y educación del público.

February 14, 2015

Colonial Grand Muster Torchlight Parade

Colonial Grand Muster Torchlight Parade on Saturday night.

The parade began at 7 p.m. at the Castillo de San Marcos and headed to the City Gate across Avenida Menendez at Orange Street.

The parade route from there was south on St. George Street to the Government House and the Plaza de la Constitucion.

The event was a re-enactment of a Spanish military parade of the 1740s.

January 31, 2015

St Cyprian’s Tribute to Dr. MLK

St Cyprian’s Episcopal Church had a tribute to civil rights leader the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King on January 18th, 2015. Readings of sermons and speeches given by Dr. King during the years of struggle.

Music by The Blue haven Gospel Singers was also part of the evenings program.

www.StCypriansEpiscopalChurch.org

January 19, 2015

British Night Watch 2014

The British Period (1763-1784) in St. Augustine was re-enacted in a colorful and exciting way on Saturday Dec. 6th, featuring hundreds of British troops, their Native American allies and civilians.

On Friday Dec. 5th from noon to 5 p.m., the British Night Watch Encampment was at Francis Field located near the city’s parking garage. Locals and tourists visited with soldiers, strolled the Colonial Market, met the Native Allies who had guided the British troops, also met colonial craftsmen and enjoyed the antics of the Faire Wynds Circus. On Saturday at 10 a.m., the encampment re-opened with a full day of entertainment by 18th century musicians and performers.

At 2 pm was the Trooping of the Colors followed by drilling by British Redcoats, cannon firings and music by the Fife and Drum Corps. At 7:30 p.m., the public gathered in the Plaza, and at 8 p.m. the Grande Illumination Parade began through the historic streets. Bystanders joined the parade (candles provided for a small donation) for a thrilling and memorable holiday experience that ended with a musketry volley of joy and best holiday wishes for King George!

Visit www.britishnightwatch.org

December 8, 2014 1 12

Night of Lights

The City of St Augustine, FL, lights up with the Night of Lights event. This event is held every year in historical center of the city, in November before Thanksgiving, packing the city with thousands of people who come to see the lighting of the city and the Christmas tree at La Plaza de la Constitucion.

Tracing its origins to the Spanish tradition of displaying a white candle in the window during the Christmas holidays, the spectacular lighting of St Augustine reflects the city’s 449-year history and illuminates the beautiful setting for lasting holiday memories.

During Nights of Lights, St. Augustine glows with holiday magic – from the ground to the rooftops. Selected by National Geographic in 2011 & 2012 as one of the ten best holiday lighting displays in the world, St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights feature millions of tiny white lights that create a magical atmosphere in the Nation’s oldest city.

November 24, 2014