St Augustine

Special Weekend Program! 4 Nights
St. Augustine for the Holidays: Celebrating America's Oldest Tradition
with Diane Jacoby
Program 16472 Cost: $461 dbl $581 sgl

Step into the holiday spirit of America's oldest city. Amid seasonal lights and music, trace fascinating customs and centuries-old traditions with a lecturer-storyteller at the magnificent Lightner Museum. During a walking field trip through the Old City, learn about the historic and architectural significance of numerous houses of worship, beautifully arrayed for the holidays. Recall the Spanish colonial era, when a single candle in the window gave cheer, and marvel at millions of twinkling lights at "Night of Lights." At the "Winter Wonderland" extravaganza, revel in the cheer of decorated trees and sleighs, ice-skaters and the Elf Village.

Program Dates
December 9-13, 2011

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A JourneyThrough Time:St. Augustine's Remarkable History and Heritagewith Diane Jacoby
Program # 2529
Cost: $662 dbl $827 sgl
From the Conquistadors' arrival in Spanish galleons on the shore of the nation's oldest city, St. Augustine, to the opulent architecture of the Gilded Age, re-live history through professional re-enactments, live historical theatre and behind the scene excursions. Walk with settlers in the Spanish Village to see first hand the challenges that faced early settlers, meet the three wives of Henry Flagler and have dinner with Anne Bonney, Queen of the Pirates. Visit the St. Augustine Lighthouse, walk the sacred grounds of the Mission Nombre de Dios where settlers first landed, and look over the walls of Fort de San Marcos, guardian of the city. Authentic costumes, exciting lectures and the city as your classroom will make history come alive.

Program Dates:
November 6-11, 2011 (Cost: $623 dbl, $773 sgl)
January 8-13, 2012
January 22-27, 2012
February 5-10, 2012
February 19-24, 2012
March 4-9, 2012
March 18-23, 2012
April 1-6, 2012
April 15-20, 2012


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