St. Augustine Historical Society
The St. Augustine Historical Society (SAHS) is a membership organization committed to the preservation and interpretation of historically significant structures, artifacts, and documentary materials related to
The Society has been a primary force in the preservation and care of four historic Spanish colonial homes, including the
The Oldest House Museum
The González-Alvarez House is the oldest surviving Spanish colonial dwelling in St. Augustine, with evidence dating the site's occupancy from the 1600s, and the present house to the early 1700s. The house is located at 14 Saint Francis Street and exhibits both Spanish and British colonial architectural details and styles.
Research Library
The SAHS Research Library at the Segui-Kirby Smith House specializes in the history of St. Augustine, colonial
El Escribano
Since January 1955, El Escribano ("The Scribe") has been the annual publication of SAHS sent to members and libraries. The name is derived from the city's Spanish colonial history:
- "In Spanish Saint Augustine, the Escribano, which freely translated means scribe or notary, was an important figure. One of the few in the frontier community who could write, he recorded events and testimony, and vouched for its accuracy. To him we owe much of what we know of early Saint Augustine, and it seems fitting, therefore, to name the newsletter of the Saint Augustine Historical Society in his honor."[10]
References
- ISBN 9780738591216.
- ^ Bjorkman, Sue (Sep 16, 2014). "St Augustine history captivates Parker on and off the clock". The St Augustine Record. The St Augustine Record. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ^ "Gonzalez-Alvarez House--American Latino Heritage: A Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary". National Park Service.
- ISBN 9781561644322.
- ^ Armstrong, Matt (28 March 2016). "Meet St Augustine Historical Research Librarian Bob Nawrocki". St Augustine Social. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ISBN 9781561644322.
- ^ "Segui-Kirby Smith House". Civil War Trust. 25 October 2012. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ^ Wilson, Gil. "Segui-Smith House Old Free Public Library 5 AvilesSt. Augustine, Fl". History of Saint Augustine. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ISBN 9781561644322.
- ^ "Masthead". El Escribano. 47 (1). 2010.