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Oldest House Museum St Augustine
The settlement of St Augustine was
established more than 400 years ago and
has endured through many wars and the
occupation of various European empires
during its Colonial period. Many of the
early forts, buildings, and homes were
destroyed by forces of nature as they
were built from easily destructible
materials. However one such home, the
Gonzalez-Alvarez House, survived and
today it is the site of the Manucy
Museum (which houses many historical
artifacts from the Old City’s history),
and the Museum of Florida’s Military.
Because the Gonzalez-Alvarez House is
the only architectural relic from the
early years of the 18th century, it is
known as the Oldest House National
Landmark.
 The Gonzalez-Alvarez Home was
constructed just after the terrible
destruction that was carried out by the
British forces in 1702. Erected from
coquina stone, the two room, one story
building had humble beginnings, and a
number of changes were made to it after
1763. Today, the Oldest House is much
like it probably was in 1763, and it
features a lovely high walled ornamental
garden that is a celebrated place to
hold St. Augustine Weddings. When you
tour the Oldest House Museum St
Augustine you can tour the home, browse
both museums, and enjoy the garden, all
with the same ticket.
Guided tours generally last about a half
hour and the Oldest House is open each
day from 9 am to 5 pm, except Christmas
Day, Thanksgiving and Easter.
Are you planning a Secluded Getaway for
Two in Florida? St Augustine is the only
place to visit for
Romantic Getaways in
Florida as it is filled with lovely
views of the Matanzas Bay, sophisticated
architecture, and plenty of history.
Instead of staying in one of the commercial St Augustine FL
Hotels, stay in a luxurious
St Augustine
Bed and Breakfast where your every whim
will be catered. Our St Augustine FL Bed
and Breakfasts are located on the
historic streets of the Old City, just
minutes from the Oldest House Museum St
Augustine and the other great
St Augustine Florida Attractions.
Is your dream to get married in the Old
City? The Oldest House and several of
our St Augustine Florida Bed and
Breakfasts are the perfect locations for
St. Augustine Weddings, or lodging for
Florida Honeymoons. Learn more about the
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Florida Package Deals that you can
enjoy when you stay in a historic St
Augustine FL Bed and Breakfast. Read
through the
St Augustine Beach Vacation
information on our site to plan out your
trip and learn more about places like
the Ponce de Leon Fountain of Youth, the
St. Augustine Lighthouse,
Marineland in
Florida,
St Augustine Old Jail,
Fort
Matanzas and the
Castillo de San Marcos
vacation attraction. Contact us today!
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