St. Augustine

Founded in 1565, St. Augustine is the oldest continuously occupied European established city, and the oldest port, in the continental United States. The vicinity of St. Augustine was first explored in 1513 by Spanish explorer, Ponce de Leon who was then the governor of nearby Puerto Rico. Ponce de Leon claimed the region for the Spanish crown. St. Augustine, steeped in European and Spanish culture, offers a wonderful place for students to learn about early colonization of the New World. On an Appleseed Expeditions program to St. Augustine students will not only have the opportunity to explore this historic city, but also to impact it. Through our partnership with Habitat for Humanity students will aid the local community and those in need in the area.                    

 

Trip Highlights Include:

• •  Tour the Castillo de San Marcos a.k.a. “the Old Fort”

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Want More?

Would you like to get more out of your trip to the area?  Add Tallahassee to dive further into Florida’s rich history and learn about the importance the capitol city plays in governmental and political events and the State’s future.  Or maybe add Kennedy Space Center and experience interactive simulators, enjoy live shows, and have jaw-dropping encounters with massive rockets.