Free Talk: Unworthy of the Name Spaniard; St. Augustine & the War of 1812

Step back in time and hear the untold stories of St. Augustine

during a world at war!

Florida's oldest city was a melting pot of cultures and loyalties, caught in the crossfire of global conflict. While American forces pushed for control, St. Augustine remained under Spanish rule, creating a tense and fascinating dynamic. From smugglers to soldiers, and from local resistance to alliances, the stories of St. Augustine during this turbulent time are packed with intrigue and drama.

Join us for an unforgettable journey through history!

Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025
Time: 2:00PM
Location: The Historic Peña-Peck House Museum & Gift Shop, 143 St. George St.

Bring your curiosity and leave inspired. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see history come alive in St. Augustine!

James G. Cusick, PhD, is curator of the P.K. Yonge Library of Florida History at the University of Florida where he specializes in Florida’s colonial and 19th century history, with a particular focus on the state’s complex past. He is the author of The Other War of 1812: The Patriot War and the American Invasion of Spanish East Florida, published in 2003. Beyond his curatorial role, Dr. Cusick has collaborated with the Florida Humanities Council to educate teachers statewide about Florida's colonial history and has served on the boards of the Florida Historical Society and the Gulf South History and Humanities Conference. He is a research associate of the St. Augustine Historical Society and a board member of UF Historical St. Augustine, Inc., and the Historical St. Augustine Research Institute.

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