History

Experience the past.

St. Augustine is known for more than beautiful beaches, great shopping and fine dining. The Nation's Oldest City is rich in over 400 years of history and culture. Our fascinating history spans from the founding of St. Augustine by Pedro Menendez in 1565, to the reign of railroad entrepreneur Henry Flagler in the late 1800s, to the celebration of St. Augustine's 400th birthday in 1965. Browse a timeline, written history, a virtual tour or virtual books.

Written History

Read about St. Augustine's history, starting with Ponce de Leon's discovery of Florida in 1513. Read through the full text or jump to important events and eras in Florida history.

Interactive Timeline

Browse important events in St. Augustine history through the centuries with an interactive timeline. Learn more about each event by clicking on it in the timeline.

Virtual Tour

Take a tour of places along St. George Street, around the Plaza de la Constitución, Flagler's buildings, the Oldest House, and the Castillo de San Marcos.

Historical Books

Want additional information about St. Augustine? Browse through historical books and other literature to learn more about our unique city.

Ordered Timeline

Browse through a textual representation of our Virtual Timeline and learn something you never knew.

Historical Maps

Enjoy the historical map collection where you can view each map in great detail. The maps are from the 1500's to the 1900's and most include Saint Augustine.