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St. Augustine: 450 Years of History Comes Alive! |
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Program Number: |
6642RJ |
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| Duration: |
5 nights |
| Location: |
St. Augustine, Florida
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| Price starting at: |
$697.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
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History & Culture
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| Meals: |
15;
5 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners |
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| Meal
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Low Fat; Low Salt; Vegetarian |
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Experience 450 years of colorful history as you discover St. Augustine — not as a tourist, but as an explorer. Examine the city's rich tapestry through lectures by local experts, live music, professional costumed re-enactments and expert-led field trips. Observe architecture of the Spanish, British and Venetian Renaissance periods. Journey from the pre-European era to the conquerors and the present. Immerse yourself in our historical treasure!
Highlights
• Examine the site where the Spanish landed, the Historic District, Castillo de San Marcos and Ponce de Leon Hall, a former luxury hotel.
• Marvel at railroad magnate Henry Flagler's legacy of grand hotels and Spanish Renaissance architecture.
• View “Gilded Age” works of Tiffany at selected historic buildings.
Activity Particulars
Walking up to five blocks and standing up to one hour; climbing stairs.
Date Specific Information
1-13-2013, 10-13-2013, 11-17-2013
Enjoy the latest in hearing technology — listening devices — on this date.
Coordinated by Eckerd College.
St. Augustine
St. Augustine is America’s oldest city. With a colorful past of 16th-century conquistadors and pirates, St. Augustine today is a thriving, multicultural community rich in historic sites and architecture, quaint residences and gardens, and a thriving cultural arts scene.
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Accommodations
Beachfront hotel, outdoor pool, free parking.
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| Road Scholar Instructors | | These instructors are participating on at least one date of this program. Please note that changes may occur. | Gerald Brody
| | Gerald Brody, a performing pianist since early childhood, has resided in St. Augustine with his wife Susan since 1993. He is acclaimed locally for his extremely popular radio program, “The Joy of Opera,” and shares his rare collection of opera and other vocal music with his listening audience. Gerry is regarded as a regional expert in the history of sound recording, and is the author of “Opera: You Never Knew You Loved It!” | | | | David Nolan
| | A respected historian and preservationist, David Nolan worked on the first official survey of old buildings in St. Augustine. He is a former trustee of the Fort Mose Historical Society and current trustee of the Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Society, and is the author of several publications. David has worked tirelessly to promote public appreciation for the city’s African American history, and his research resulted in Lincolnville region being added to the National Register of Historic Places. | | | | George Strock
| | George Strock received his bachelor’s in history from the University of Wisconsin and master’s in history from DePaul University. For 30 years, he worked for the National Park Service as a historian and interpreter at the Castillo de San Marcos, Gettysburg, Cape Hatteras, Harper’s Ferry and other sites. Since retiring from the Park Service in 1995, he has served as consultant and exhibit planner for various historic sites and leads visitors at the Oldest House and the Pena-Peck House. | | | | Kenneth Barrett
| | A native Floridian, Ken Barrett graduated from St. Joseph Academy and received degrees from Santa Fe Community College and the University of Florida. While associated with the National Park Service, Ken photographed parks in this region and organized their archives. A freelance photographer, Ken's work has appeared in a variety of publications, including, "The Houses of St. Augustine" and "Florida's Colonial Architectural Heritage." Ken is also a frequent exhibitor at Florida art shows. | | | | Eddie Geyer
| | Eddie Joyce Geyer, a native Floridian, was the former director of Visitor Services for the St. Augustine Historical Society for 18 years. A popular presenter and panelist, Eddie has appeared before such organizations as the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation, the National Association of Travel Writers, the American Association for State and Local History, and the Florida Museum Association. Eddie has enjoyed her Road Scholar experience as a hostess and presenter in the Southeast. | | | | Margaret Kaler
| | Margaret Kaler is an actor, storyteller and local history interpreter with the Old Florida Museum. She works with the What’s In a Name Players, performing Shakespeare and improvisational pieces. She often works with Limelight Theatre and is producer of “Comedy Histrios,” a production of authentic 16th century entertainment. Margaret also portrays famous women including Harriet Beecher Stowe and Emily Dickenson, and recently attended two state political conventions as Susan B. Anthony. | | | | Robert Gill
| | Robert Gill has been portraying Henry Flagler for the last 12 years, and is celebrating his 30th year as a professional actor. He has appeared as Big Daddy in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" and as George in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" One of the premier Shakespearean actors in the state, he was seen in the acclaimed role of Prospero in "The Tempest" at the Limelight Theatre. He debuted a new one-man Mark Twain show at Jacksonville University in September 2010. | | | | Robert Patterson
| | Bob Patterson is — among many other things — a folklorist, musician, author, photographer, historian and conservationist with a genuine heart for the natural wonders of Florida. His passion for the state’s untamed people and places is truly contagious. Bob’s songs and stories illustrate the “real” Florida through colorful characters, native history and humor. Bob is a member of the Florida Storytelling Association and a co-founder of the Gamble Rogers Folk Festival. | | | | Bob Patterson
| | Bob Patterson is — among many other things — a folklorist, musician, author, photographer, historian and conservationist with a genuine heart for the natural wonders of Florida. His passion for the state’s untamed people and places is truly contagious. Bob’s songs and stories illustrate the “real” Florida through colorful characters, native history and humor. Bob is a member of the Florida Storytelling Association and a co-founder of the Gamble Rogers Folk Festival. | | | |
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