Spanish Military Hospital Museum, St. Augustine Florida

05/30/2026

Our wonderful street and the original art district!!!

During the period of 1930-1950, in the midst of the Great Depression and outbreak of World War II, a dedicated group of professional and amateur artists who formed the St. Augustine Art Association (originally the St. Augustine Arts Club) helped transform the historic town of St. Augustine, Florida, into a thriving winter art colony that attracted hundreds of American artists, many from the northern art colonies of Rockport, Provincetown, Woodstock, Ogunquit and others. The picture here is a linocut by Celia Cregor Reid, who was a member. (St. Augustine Art Association)

Celia Cregor Reid (1895 – 1956)
This painter and printmaker from Springfield, Kentucky, was trained in the United Kingdom and later studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Carnegie Institute and the Maryland Art Institute.

In 1926, Celia Gregor (sic) Reid moved to Saint Augustine, Florida, and became one of the leading members of the art colony. Beginning in 1935, Reid contributed her artistic talents to the production of the Saint Augustine street festivals.

This particular print commemorates the Aviles Street Festival held March 19-20, 1948. The theme of the festival was a “Day in Spain.” Reid served as the chairman of festival design and decoration.
(St. Augustine Art Association)

05/29/2026

A few more pet friendly places to stay while on vacation with your furbaby!!

05/28/2026

Shop local and treat the special man in your life to a little handcrafted luxury!!

History isn’t the only thing waiting inside the Spanish Military Hospital Museum, St. Augustine Florida. 🧔✨

This Father’s Day weekend, visitors can browse handcrafted beard oils, lotions, and shampoos, all from local makers and all 20% off.

A little history, a little self-care, and a really good excuse to shop local.

See what else can be discovered inside the Spanish Military Hospital Museum: www.smhmuseum.com

05/27/2026

Father's Day is almost here!!

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05/26/2026

Another great piece of history, and what an amazing find with the map!!

Spain regained control of Florida In the terms of the 1783 Treaty of Paris. The Spanish and Greeks' petition was different than the Menorcan petition.

The Mediterraneans welcomed the new governor of Spanish East Florida, Vicente Manuel de Zespedes with two petitions, dated July 12 and 13, 1784, two days after the governor assumed command. One petition was a document signed by the Greeks and the Italians. The Menorcans signed a similar petition.

Zespedes pondered and puzzled over the nationalities of the Mediterraneans and worried about their loyalty to Spain. Most from Menorca were born as British subjects. The Italians and Greeks were clearly not Spanish. The Italians and Greeks wrote to Zespedes that they "rejoice to pass under Spanish dominion . . . and are desirous of being recognized as natural-born subjects."

Those from Menorca took a different approach. They referred to themselves as "natural-born Spanish subjects . . . finding ourselves restored to the dominion of our legitimate lord and sovereign." In the petition the Menorcans were negating the legitimacy of more than 60 years of British authority on the island of Menorca so that as residents of Spanish East Florida they could claim to be Spanish born.

(Dr. Susan Parker, St. Augustine Record, Oct. 12, 2019)

Map - St. Augustine and the harbor, published by J. Brew in 1783

05/25/2026

Home of the Free because of the brave.

Honor all who have fallen!

Memorial Day - Honoring the Fallen

05/25/2026

We honor all who have served this Memorial Day!!

05/24/2026

Don't forget to stop by to check out these wonderful vendors