Miscellaneous

St. Augustine Brewers Festival donates $9,400 to the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum

amy.gress2019-06-21T12:18:54-04:00June 21st, 2019|

Organizers of the inaugural St. Augustine Brewers’ Festival presented a donation of $9,421.27 to the nonprofit St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum. The event was held on Saturday, May 11 at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park. In addition to the donation to the lighthouse, Brewers’ Fest organizers also donated $1,000 to Keepers of the Coast, which provided a water refill station during the event. “We are thrilled to be selected as a beneficiary of [...]

Frequently Asked Questions by Lighthouse Visitors

Frequently Asked Questions by Lighthouse Visitors

amy.gress2025-06-12T13:24:32-04:00April 30th, 2019|

Before You Visit Q. Can I climb the lighthouse? A. Yes. Climbing the tower is included with general admission tickets. Q. Are there any weather restrictions to climbing? A. Yes. The tower may close temporarily during certain weather events. For safety, the tower may close during high winds and when thunder and lightning is present in the area. Rain, alone, does not always close the tower. The observation deck will be closed if it [...]

Dredge Florida Video Library

Dredge Florida Video Library

amy.gress2019-02-07T08:41:27-05:00February 7th, 2019|

The following underwater video clips were all recorded on the wreck of the Florida since 2006: https://youtu.be/F65P1f8NQGw Massive jewfish or Goliath Grouper on the wreck of the dredge Florida. (00:08) https://youtu.be/RFiRu88OuSw Jewfish in the Dark (00:13) https://youtu.be/G8OFIpw0-ms LAMP diver Chuck Meide watches a jewfish (barely visible, can you spot it?) on the wreck of the Florida. (00:41) https://youtu.be/dg2LH0CRjoI Schools of small fish and diver on the wreck of the dredge Florida. (00:29) https://youtu.be/eyjKYKMrH1s https://youtu.be/_BlH3Z_R5TU Diver [...]

Shop Local at the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum

Shop Local at the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum

amy.gress2018-12-20T10:34:08-05:00December 20th, 2018|

The gift shop at the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum is the perfect place to find last minute gift items and stocking stuffers! Find handmade and handpainted ornaments, coffee and tea mugs, photography and art prints, jewelry, bird feeders, stained glass, holiday cards, locally made hot sauce, t-shirts and hats, collectible lighthouse items, Dark of the Moon Ghost Tours merchandise, our Tin Pickle Cafe handmade fudge, and so much more! See photos below of [...]

St. Augustine Lighthouse decorates signs & logos all across the city

amy.gress2018-12-10T15:42:09-05:00December 10th, 2018|

By Jayda Barnes, Flagler College intern The St. Augustine Lighthouse can be spotted all across the city, and not just because the light tower is so tall. All throughout town, the Lighthouse decorates signs and logos for many local businesses, organizations and events. The Lighthouse shows up everywhere, from the St. Augustine Record to Old City Electric. The tower lights up churches, like Anastasia Baptist Church and the Lighthouse Church of God, and schools like [...]

Book Signing: Illustrator Deborah Spiller will sign copies of SNOWBALL, THE BEAR WHO SAVED CHRISTMAS

amy.gress2018-11-26T10:54:01-05:00November 26th, 2018|

BILINGUAL CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS BOOK A GIFT FROM ST. AUGUSTINE ILLUSTRATOR On Dec 15 and 16 from 1-4 pm, at the St. Augustine Lighthouse Gift Shop, St. Augustine illustrator, Deborah L. Spiller, will be signing and selling copies of the new bilingual edition of SNOWBALL, THE BEAR WHO SAVED CHRISTMAS. With the original illustrations still in place, this larger format softcover edition tells Snowball’s story in English and Spanish and sells for $14.95. Proceeds will benefit [...]

IN THE NEWS: Recent blogs that feature the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum

amy.gress2018-07-27T11:44:02-04:00July 27th, 2018|

https://adventuresofmom.com/top-things-to-do-in-st-augustine-for-families/ https://thecreativesahm.com/2018/08/14/st-augustine-florida-a-historical-gem/ Must-Visit Florida Lighthouses for a Date Day Trip Orlando Date Night Guide https://www.orlandodatenightguide.com/2018/07/florida-lighthouses-near-orlando/ Things to do in St. Augustine: A Look at Florida's Historic Coast Daily Dream 360 https://www.dailydream360.com/things-to-do-in-st-augustine-a-look-at-floridas-historic-coast/#Hilton_St_Augustine St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum by Night Simply St. Augustine http://www.simplystaugustine.com/historic-st-augustine/st-augustine-lighthouse-and-maritime-museum-by-night/ Florida bucket list: 20 things you have to do in the Sunshine State Detroit Free Press https://ux.freep.com/story/travel/destinations/2018/07/16/florida-attractions-things-do/785157002/ A Day Trip in St. Augustine, Florida: 8 Things To Do and Eat The Travelling [...]

PHOTOS: Must-see views along the Maritime Hammock Trail

amy.gress2018-07-23T13:53:32-04:00July 23rd, 2018|

MARITIME HAMMOCK STROLL! Here are some photos taken on Monday, July 23 on a stroll through the Maritime Hammock trails on the grounds of the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum. We also offer a Scavenger Hunt for all ages! Search for creatures that live in this coastal habitat and learn about medicinal and historic uses of plants ...

Find FUN items perfect for SUMMER in our gift shop

amy.gress2018-07-03T10:25:02-04:00July 3rd, 2018|

The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum's GIFT SHOP is a fun place to visit for summer items, with family-friendly options for kids of all ages. Whether you are visiting with children or shopping for relatives out of town, see our suggestions below! Shop online here or call a store associate at 904-829-0745. Our summer camp interns are busy reading Ghosts of St. Augustine by Tom Lapham and Breverton's Nautical Curiosities by Terry Breverton. [...]

St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum Receives Highest National Recognition

St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum Receives Highest National Recognition

amy.gress2018-03-16T16:56:29-04:00March 16th, 2018|

Awarded accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum has achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the highest national recognition afforded the nation’s museums. Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, to governments, funders, outside agencies and to the museum-going public. Alliance Accreditation brings national recognition to a museum for its commitment to excellence, accountability, high professional standards and continued institutional improvement. Developed [...]

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