St. Augustine History Festival, Jazz Brunch and Artisan Market in the Garden
St. Augustine, FL – The circa 1750 Peña-Peck House Museum and Gift Shop in St. Augustine, Florida is the location of multiple events in May during Historic Preservation Month. The Woman’s Exchange of St. Augustine runs the historic house in partnership with the City of St. Augustine. The stunning historic venue serves as a house museum, artisan gift shop, event space and historic garden.
The Woman’s Exchange of St. Augustine is an all-volunteer organization that has been in existence for 130+ years in the nation’s oldest city. All funds from events and tours help the organization maintain the original coquina structure, support 55+ area artisans, and go toward college scholarships for women over age 30 in the St. Augustine community.
The historic house is one of 35 remaining First Spanish Period (1565-1763) buildings in St. Augustine. The first story was built circa 1750 by order of King Ferdinand VI for the Spanish Royal Treasurer, Juan Estevan de Peña. Nestled on the corner of St. George and Treasury streets, the house remains much as it was in 1931 by ancestors of Dr. Peck, who purchased the home in 1837 and built the second story to accommodate his family.
The Peña-Peck House Museum and Gift Shop is located at 143 St. George Street in historic St. Augustine, Florida.
House Museum Tours by donation are available Wednesday through Saturday from 12-4:30 p.m., with the last tour beginning at 3:45 p.m.
The Artisan Gift Shop is open Wednesday through Saturday from 12-4:30 p.m.
Learn more at penapeckhouse.com
MAY EVENTS
ST. AUGUSTINE HISTORY FESTIVAL free events:
“Through the Eyes of Constance Fenimore Woolson” with Mattie Raiford Harms – Thursday, May 8 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. AM-12 PM
Through the lens of literary journalism, discover Woolson’s unique perspective on the City’s past—rich with history, character, and Southern elegance.
Sister Suzan Foster: “Whatever A Woman is Capable of Doing: The Extraordinary History of the Sisters of St. Joseph in St. Augustine” – Thursday, May 8 from 2-3 PM
The story begins in 1866 when 8 Sisters of St. Joseph, all in their 20s, leave LePul, France for St. Augustine, Florida with the mission of educating recently freed slaves.
Sister Suzan is a St. Augustine native and is currently serving as an instructor at the St. Joseph Neighborhood Center, located in Lincolnville. She is a graduate of the University of Florida and has a Master of Religious Education from St. Meinrad School of Theology in Indiana. Over the course of her career she has been an Assistant Principal and teacher at Bishop Kenny High School in Jacksonville, as well as a teacher and administrator at St. Joseph Academy in St. Augustine.
JAZZ BRUNCH
A Jazz Brunch will take place on Sunday, May 18 from 11-2 in the gardens under the tent, catered by The Spot, a well known St. Augustine breakfast eatery.
Enjoy an early afternoon of great jazz music and amazing brunch — a delightful and relaxing way to spend a Sunday. The Joshua Bowlus Quartet from Jacksonville will provide incredible live live jazz music!
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jazz-brunch-in-the-garden-tickets-1325303531539
Proceeds will go to college scholarships for women 30+ in the St. Augustine community.
The Gift Shop will be open during the event, supporting area and regional artisans.
ARTISAN MARKET
The Artisan Market in the Garden will take place on Sunday, May 25 from 12-4:30 p.m. with The Jody Harmon Jazz Quartet providing music and 12 artisans featured in the historic garden.
ARTISANS
- Doug & Patti Brown — Brown’s Pottery & Patti Brown Art
- L’oil by Lexi — Handmade all natural soy candles
- Pam Consolie — Eagle 2 Art (Resin Trivets, coasters, lazy susan and jewelry)
- Leigh Howes — Sterling Silver and 14K gold precious stone necklaces and message bracelets.
- Obie Hunter Art — Local Artist will be demonstrating oil painting in the courtyard.
- Annette Jones — Happy Creatures created with 3-D printer and polymer clay, as well as a selection of unique jewelry
- Kork Goods — Purses, wallets, jewelry, coasters, wristlets, purse straps, wine bags and more — all created with cork.
- Island Soul Designs — Handcrafted wire wrapped jewelry with precious gemstones, shark teeth, sea glass and other beach treasures.
- Farm to Basin Soap Company — eco friendly soaps and scrubs handmade with vegan, organic and GMO-free ingredients
- Sunkissed Treasures & Gifts — Handmade works of art featuring crabs, pineapples, mermaids, crosses, earrings, hangers all created with unique oyster formations.
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