• Casa de Vino 57 Historical Tours - This is the starting point for the tour. Casa de Vino 57 is situated at the historic Joaneda House. Here, the tour delves into the property’s history and provides insights for the rest of the tour. Typically, the guide will discuss the First Spanish period and the arrival of the British, which leads to the tour’s main theme.
• Pena-Peck House and Woman’s Exchange of St Augustine - The Historic Pena-Peck House Museum and Gift Shop is one of 35 First Spanish Period buildings in downtown Saint Augustine. It was commissioned by King Ferdinand VI for Juan Estevan de Pena, the Royal Spanish Treasurer.
• Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine - The Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine is home to the oldest Christian congregation in the contiguous United States. Constructed between 1793 and 1797 during the Second Spanish Period, this is where the tour discusses the differences between Spanish Colonial and British Colonial beliefs. The tour explains that reconstruction of the Cathedral did not begin until after the British left Saint Augustine.
• Government House Museum - Also known as The Governor’s House, this was the residence of the Colonial Governor during the First Spanish Period, the British Period, and the Second Spanish Period. The current Coquina building dates back to 1710, but the first Governor resided on this site as early as 1598.
• Plaza de la Constitucion - While the Plaza has a rich history from Saint Augustine’s Colonial past, the British Period tour focuses on the American War of Independence, particularly the burning of American Continental effigies of some founding fathers when British Loyalists in East Florida learned about the Declaration of Independence.
• Father Miguel O’Reilly House Museum - Built during the First Spanish Period using tabby and coquina, it was purchased by Irish priest Father Miguel O’Reilly during the British Period in 1785. This part of the tour also covers historic Aviles Street.
• Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - This segment of the tour covers the fortification’s history before, during, and after the British Period. It also discusses the Royal Americans: His Majesty’s 60th of Foot stationed here, as well as the German Auxiliary present during the American War for Independence.
• St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine - The shrine honors the memory of the 400 Greeks who arrived in Saint Augustine after the fall of the New Smyrna Colony. The colony’s survivors found refuge in Saint Augustine during the British Period and worshipped at this site.

• Snacks

Casa de Vino 57 Historical Tours offers personalized tours designed to meet the unique interests of each guest or group. Our research process for crafting these tours involves a well-balanced combination of primary and secondary sources. We apply the scientific method to the study of history, ensuring our tours and narratives are both accurate and engaging. Recognizing that history becomes more meaningful when it resonates personally, we strive to learn about our guests and their preferences to deliver a truly delightful historical tour of Saint Augustine.

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