St. Augustine: 450 Years of History Comes Alive!
ID #6642

Experience 450 years of colorful history as you discover St. Augustine — not as a tourist, but as an explorer. Examine the city's rich tapestry through lectures by local experts, live music, professional costumed re-enactments and expert-led field trips. Observe architecture of the Spanish, British and Venetian Renaissance periods. Journey from the pre-European era to the conquerors and the present. Immerse yourself in our historical treasure!

Highlights

• Examine the site where the Spanish landed, the Historical District, Castillo de San Marcos and Ponce de Leon Hall, a former luxury hotel.
• Marvel at railroad magnate Henry Flagler's legacy of grand hotels and Spanish Renaissance architecture.
• View "Gilded Age" works of Tiffany at selected historic buildings.

Activity Notes

Walking up to five blocks and standing up to one hour; climbing stairs. 

Dates

October 14-19, 2012
November 11-16, 2012
January 6-11, 2013
January 13-18, 2013
January 20-25, 2013
January 27-Feb 1, 2013
February 3-8, 2013
February 10-15, 2013
February 17-22, 2013
February 24-Mar 1, 2013
March 3-8, 2013
March 10-15, 2013
March 17-22, 2013
March 24-29, 2013
April 14-19, 2013
April 21-26, 2013
October 13-18, 2013
November 10-15, 2013

"One of the best programs I've attended."
"St. Augustine is a well kept secret discovered during the program..."
"Great introduction to St. Augustine."
"Exceptional!"
"We have never had better service and we have traveled the world."
"I give this total experience an A+."
"Susan and Jerry Brody are a terrific twosome"
"This was my fourth time to St. Augustine. How MUCH more I learned this time!"
"Excellent presenters, perfect location, great food, expert coordinator, interesting excursions. GREAT program!"