Tag: Florida History

If you are planning to look for some of the buried pirate treasure in Florida, you need to learn about treasure hunting laws first so you don’t get into trouble…. Read more »

Florida is rich in pirate history due to the fact that it was a hot spot for pirate activity during the 17th and 18th centuries. Not only are there hundreds… Read more »

St. Augustine is a historic city with many historic sites. The city’s history spans over 400 years and includes everything from the Colonial era to the Civil Rights movement. You… Read more »

The Old City Gates are a set of historic gates at the intersection of Orange Street and St. George Street in St. Augustine, Florida. The gates were once a part… Read more »

The Hotel Ponce de Leon was a historic luxury hotel built by railroad magnate Henry Flagler in St. Augustine, Florida in 1887. The hotel was a Spanish Renaissance-style building that… Read more »

The Alcazar Hotel was a historic hotel built by railroad magnate Henry Flagler in St. Augustine, Florida in 1889. The hotel is a Spanish Renaissance building with elements of Italian… Read more »

The Old Jail is a historic jail in St. Augustine, Florida that is open to the public as a tourist attraction. The St. Augustine Old Jail attraction features professional actors… Read more »

St. Augustine is the oldest town in Florida. Located in St. John’s County, St. Augustine is a historic city that was once home to the Timucua tribe before being founded… Read more »