Whereas strolling alongside the historic streets of St. Augustine, guests now can take heed to the tales of the individuals who lived there greater than 4 centuries in the past
Whereas strolling alongside the historic streets of St. Augustine, guests now can take heed to the tales of the individuals who lived there greater than 4 centuries in the past. They’ll study concerning the tall ships and adventurers who got here ashore from far off components of the world, the battles and pirate raids and raging fires that just about destroyed this Spanish colonial metropolis, the political intrigues—and way more.
“Florida Stories”, a brand new walking-tour cell app, brings this essential human drama alive. Produced by the Florida Humanities Council, this 10-stop self-guided, illustrated audio tour is now obtainable totally free obtain to cellphones. It’s also obtainable on-line for listening and obtain to computer systems.
Janine Farver, government director, Florida Humanities Council, affiliate of the Nationwide Endowment for the Humanities mentioned, “We are excited to supply this handy approach for Floridians and guests to listen to the fascinating tales of our oldest metropolis. Individuals can take heed to the behind-the-scenes tales of St. Augustine whereas exploring its historic buildings and streets.”
The app is on the market simply as the town celebrates the 450th anniversary of its 1565 founding. Guests can obtain the app instantly onto their Apple or Android cellphones or through a QR code proven on rack playing cards in St. Augustine’s Guests Middle. The Florida Humanities Council developed this app with funds from the State of Florida and NEH. That is the primary in an anticipated collection of “Florida Stories” strolling excursions of distinctive communities across the state.
“Florida Stories”, a brand new walking-tour cell app, brings this essential human drama alive
The St. Augustine script, written by public historian Elsbeth Gordon and skim by actor Chaz Mena, brings this city’s previous alive. Gordon is writer of the ebook, “Walking St. Augustine: An Illustrated Information and Pocket Historical past to America’s Oldest Metropolis,” printed by the College Press of Florida. In it, she focuses on the individuals who lived in what was as soon as somewhat wood metropolis on the fringe of an enormous ocean and untamed wilderness—and on the landmark occasions as the town advanced and key factors to go to at the moment. Mena, a Miami-based actor, has portrayed St. Augustine’s Spanish founder Pedro Menéndez on stage within the Florida Humanities Council’s “Dreamers & Schemers” programmes.
