History In Our Backyard: Archaeology on the Lighthouse Grounds
What began as a routine project quickly turned into an extraordinary discovery. During the weekend of January 10–11, 2026, Museum staff dug a hole to install a new signpost—and instead uncovered a historic trash pit hidden beneath the grounds of the St. Augustine Light Station. Work immediately paused, and the Museum’s archaeology team stepped in. As they opened a 2x2 meter excavation around the pit, it became clear they had discovered more than discarded debris. [...]