Oldest St. Augustine: A Guide to Historic Treasures
By Betsi Hill | Published by Reedy Press
A love letter to America’s oldest continuously inhabited European-established city, Oldest St. Augustine invites readers to explore 86 historic places and the stories that shaped them.
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Discover America’s Oldest City Through a Different Lens
In Oldest St. Augustine: A Guide to Historic Treasures, I explore 86 of the city’s oldest places, from familiar landmarks to historic treasures visitors often overlook.
Within these pages are stories of the people, places, and events that shaped St. Augustine across more than four centuries. Some are well known. Others are hidden in plain sight, waiting for someone curious enough to discover them.
Whether you’re visiting for the first time, returning to a favorite destination, or have called St. Augustine home for years, I hope this book encourages you to look a little closer.
A Personal Look at Historic St. Augustine
I’ve been visiting St. Augustine for more than twenty years. And I thought I knew the city pretty well.
But every time I returned, I discovered something I’d somehow missed. A building with an unexpected history. A familiar street with a story I’d never heard. A person whose experiences revealed another side of the city.
My husband, Jim, photographed the historic places featured in the book, making this a project we could explore together.
What began as curiosity became a deeper appreciation for a city I thought I already knew.
Speaking & Author Appearances
The stories behind Oldest St. Augustine don’t end on the page.
I enjoy sharing the city’s fascinating history, unexpected discoveries, and remarkable people with audiences through author appearances, book discussions, and historical presentations.
For speaking engagements, author events, and media inquiries, please contact Ocean House Media Group.
There’s Always Another Story
That’s what St. Augustine taught me.
No matter how many times you’ve visited a place, there’s always something else waiting to be discovered.
Sometimes all you have to do is look a little closer.
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But beneath the humor, the opinions, and her unmistakable Southern sensibilities is a story about family, relationships, resilience, and the complicated business of being human.
Mama Lucille, An Unreasonable Woman introduces readers to a world filled with unforgettable personalities, unexpected complications, and the kind of Southern storytelling that stays with you long after the last page.
The first book in the Mama Lucille series is coming soon.