Colonial St. Augustine
In September 1565, Admiral Pedro Menéndez de Aviles founded St. Augustine, the capital of colonial Spanish La Florida, which evolved into a multicultural hub of Spaniards, criollos, Native Americans, Africans, and mixed-race individuals. Following Spain’s cession of Florida to Britain in 1763, the city experienced a population shift as residents left and new settlers arrived from England, Africa, and Menorca. Spain regained Florida in 1783 until it became part of the United States in 1821. Explore our digital portal to learn how archaeological research has enhanced our understanding of everyday life in St. Augustine.
