Spanish Military Hospital Museum, St. Augustine Florida

06/12/2026

Have you been voting?? Any of these close to the top on of our followers?

The “CENTER STAGE" 2026 Pin Up Paws Calendar Contest has a billboard; have you seen it?

The cover of our highly sought-after calendar contest is still up for grabs! You can vote for or enter your pet today at www.pinuppaws.com. This is our largest fundraiser of the year.

Bix is currently in the lead with 2,000 votes, followed by Scooter, Kali, Franklin, and Newton, who make up the top five. Thank you to Clear Channel Outdoor for their support and the fantastic billboard!

06/12/2026

What a fantastic tour!!

Learn about the unique properties and historic uses of plants found along our Coastal Hammock Trail! Join Volunteer Denise for “the Medicinal Plants of the Maritime Forest” on June 16th! The walk departs from the visitor center at 10:00 AM and will return at approximately 11:30 AM.

This event is free to the public and no sign-up is required. Water and closed-toed shoes are strongly encouraged. Although we will be on the trail for the whole hour and a half, we will be stopping to talk about plants along the way and there are places to sit throughout.

We look forward to seeing you in the park!

Image: Background features our Coastal Hammock Trail, while the text reads, "The Medicinal Plants of the Maritime Forest at Fort Matanzas National Monument."

06/10/2026

It's Back!!

This historic saunter is a wonderful experience!

🏰✨ Historic Timeline Saunter

🗓️ June 13, July 18, August 15, September 19
🕠 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
📍 St. George Street
📌 St. Augustine, FL 32084
💲 Free

Looking for a fun way to experience St. Augustine history? The Historic Timeline Saunter brings reenactors into the heart of downtown for an interactive evening that’s great for families and history lovers alike.

Share this with someone who loves the Oldest City’s historic side! ⚔️

👇 Check the comments for the event link and full details.

06/08/2026

Keep this on your list of things to see!!

06/07/2026

A fun recipe to try!

The fig tree is one of the most characteristic trees of Menorca’s rural landscape. You can see it alone or in fig tree groves, in the middle of a crop field or near trails. (In Menorca Today)
A letter from Andrew Turnbull to Sir William Duncan, St. Augustine, November 26, 1766, he writes:

“As to the climate & fertility of the country in general, so far as I can judge from the weather since I have been here, and from the productions I have seen, they far exceed my expectations, and seem to me to be beyond what has been said of them. . . Figs, dried Raisins will all become articles of export.” (Florida History Online – UNF)

The fig tree was first introduced to the Americas in 1575 by Spanish explorers in Florida. (UF – IFAS)

FIGS IN THE OVEN
1 pound fresh figs
4 tbsp sugar
½ cup of water
Preheat over to 355 degrees.
Wash the figs, remove the tip.
Pour water in clay pot, a tia. A tia is a round, shallow clay pot.
Sprinkle with sugar.
Bake 30 minutes.
Serve lukewarm, almost room temp.

06/06/2026

Right around the corner from us, and still standing!

What was going on in Wood's Tavern in 1776? Here's the scoop according to Dr. Roger Smith - https://staughs.com/sons-of-liberty-in-st-augustine/

06/06/2026

You don't want to miss this!

06/04/2026

A great exhibit!