Archaeology continues to deepen our understanding. The rediscovery of British redoubts in Lincolnville is the first physical confirmation of features noted only in historic maps   Beyond this, St. Augustine’s municipal archaeology program—established with a preservation ordinance in 1986—has documented artifacts spanning 4,000 years, from

In the 1880s, industrialist Henry Flagler, co-founder of Standard Oil, saw potential in St. Augustine’s faded grandeur. He extended his railroad network south and built ornate hotels—like the Ponce de Leon and Alcazar—ushering in a new era of tourism and architectural renewal  St. Augustine became a winter retreat for America’s elite. F

Florida briefly fell under British control starting in 1763, through the Treaty of Paris. During this short interlude, the British constructed a series of redoubts—small defensive earthworks—to bolster positions around St. Augustine. Recently, archaeologists unearthed part of one such redoubt—a moat near Lincolnville, confirming historical ma

Ancient Shores and the Path to Settlement Long before European sails graced the horizon, the region around present-day St. Augustine was framed by timucuan and earlier indigenous societies. Though much of their legacy has been lost to time, archaeological finds point to centuries of habitation, fishing, and cultural development along Florida’s n