Presidential Footsteps: Exploring St. Augustine’s Commander-in-Chief Connections

Written by St. Augustine Mortgage Syndicated User on February 17, 2026. Posted in About OldCity, History, History & Heritage, Oldcity, Presidents Day, Sight Seeing, St. Augustine, St. Augustine Mortgage.

Photo courtesy of https://www.facebook.com/groups/HistoricFloridaX Most cities can claim a president drove through once or gave a speech at the local fairgrounds. St. Augustine? This place has hosted commanders-in-chief who swam nude in the Atlantic, assembled their cabinets over rounds of golf, and stood on fort walls addressing crowds of thousands. This President’s Day weekend, Florida is celebrating the holiday in style. For the first time, the state has made Presidents Day an official state holiday in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or just...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Civil Rights History in Old City

Written by St. Augustine Mortgage Syndicated User on January 22, 2026. Posted in Art, Culture & Music, civil rights movement, Community, History & Heritage, Lincolnville, MLK Day, Oldcity, St. Augustine, St. Augustine Mortgage.

Most visitors come to St. Augustine for its Spanish colonial landmarks, centuries?old architecture, and postcard?perfect streets. But the Ancient City also holds a powerful place in modern American history. In 1963 and 1964, St. Augustine became one of the most volatile and nationally significant battlegrounds of the Civil Rights Movement. What unfolded here helped push the Civil Rights Act of 1964 across the finish line and permanently shaped the nation’s understanding of segregation, resistance, and justice. As we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Old City invites you to explore the...