Founding Stories: Life and Legacy in Early Hastings with David Fussell and Kathy Kniery
Schedule
Mon Jul 20 2026 at 05:00 pm to 06:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
St. Johns County Public Library | Saint Augustine, FL
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đź“– Step back in time and experience the early days of Hastings.Join the Tale Tellers of St. Augustine for an engaging evening of storytelling that brings local history to life.
David Fussell will portray Thomas Horace Hastings, founder of Hastings in 1890, sharing stories of his life alongside period costumes.
Kathy Kniery will explore the history of the Carlisle Dress Shop and its connection to Hastings, offering a glimpse into life in the early 1900s.
✨ Event Details:
đź“… Date: Monday, July 20, 2026 @ 5 p.m.
đź“Ť Location: St. Johns County Southeast Branch Public Library, 6670 U.S. 1 South, St. Augustine
Come discover the people, places, and stories that shaped Hastings.
Support for these exhibits was provided by Florida Humanities in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution with funds from the Jacarlene Foundation.
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St. Johns County Public Library, 6670 US Highway 1 S,Saint Augustine,FL,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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