SOURCE Florida’s Historic Coast
St. AUGSTINE, Fla., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — We’re more than halfway through the long-awaited summer season and Florida’s Historic Coast brings you the best ways to enjoy with the little ones in the family. We invite you to plan your summer closing visit.
Before returning to school, take them to know The Museum and Historical Gardens of the House of the Oldest Wooden School. Established in the late 1700s as a school for local children. Here you will see what the classrooms were like and even how they punished the children of that time. They will appreciate your current school!
If you like animals, here are several options. St. Augustine’s Aquarium offers a sea creature curriculum for each grade. At the Alligator Farm you can see reptiles and other animals up close. An impressive variety of birds can also be appreciated in this popular city attraction. The understanding of the fascinating species of this park continues to grow. The whole family will surely enjoy it.
A favorite of kids and teens is Ripley’s Believe It or Not museum! It features an incredible collection of over 800 unique, rare and incredible artifacts. His principle is that all people are created equal and deserve to be treated as such, an excellent lesson for kids.
The Castle of San Marcos is a classic! It brings the family to know the oldest stone fortification in our nation. Built between 1671 and 1692 to protect the city of St. Augustine from pirate assaults and other European cultures invading Spanish Florida. They will learn more about the 16th and 17th century history of Spanish Florida.
El St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum offers an exciting and educational experience that takes you back in time more than 300 years to the height of the Golden Age of Piracy.
Finally, a favorite from the area returns: Free concerts at La Plaza! This popular event returns to a tradition shared by many communities: enjoying a concert in the town square on a summer night. Free and open to the public, you will enjoy great entertainment in a great place. From 7 to 9 p.m. enjoy live music. Corner of Cathedral Place and King St.