History in the Shadow of the Tower: Launching Florida’s Tourism Industry
Thursday, April 24, 2025
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Admission
Overview
In celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Lighthouse Tower, the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum presents History in the Shadow of the Tower, a lecture series exploring the city’s past. Historian Dr. Leslee Keys will discuss how Henry Flagler transformed St. Augustine and Florida’s East Coast through his railroads and luxury hotels, shaping the state’s tourism industry after the Civil War. The lecture takes place from 6:30-8 p.m. at Memorial Presbyterian Church. 32 Sevilla St., St. Augustine. www.staugustinelighthouse.org
Built in 1889 and dedicated in March 1890, Memorial Presbyterian Church stands as a memorial not only to Henry Flagler's beloved daughter, Jennie Louise, but as a monument to Flagler's…