Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Ximenez-Fatio House Museum Every Room Has a Story ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Hiking Through History](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/hiking-through-history/) - In November 2022, long-time museum staff member Ryan Brennan successfully completed his project, “Hiking Through History: Retracing a Minorcan Odyssey.” - [Hiking Through History Sponsors](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/hiking-through-history-sponsors/) - In November 2022, long-time museum staff member Ryan Brennan successfully completed his project, “Hiking Through History: Retracing a Minorcan Odyssey.” ## Pages - [Home](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/) - Our classic museum tour gives guests a broad overview of the over 225 years of history at the Ximenez-Fatio House. Beginning in 1798, with the construction of - [Tours & Experiences](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/tours/) - Our classic museum tour gives a broad overview of the over 225 years of history at the Ximenez-Fatio House. Self-guided audio tours are available at any time. - [Membership](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/membership/) - Annual membership starts at just $30 and includes exclusive perks and privileges such as complimentary admission, Fig Tree Gift Shop discounts, and early access - [Hours & Admission](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/hours-admission/) - Hours & Admission: Museum Hours Monday - Wednesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Thursday 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM | Friday & Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - [Our Story](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/our-story/) - Our Story: For 225 years, this home has been owned and operated by generations of enterprising women and continues to be owned and operated by women today. - [NSCDA-FL](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/nscda-fl/) - For 225 years, this home has been owned and operated by generations of enterprising women and continues to be owned and operated by women today. - [Book of Gratitude](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/book-of-gratitude/) - Ximenez-Fatio House Museum: Book of Gratitude Celebrating 228 years of St. Augustine History: 1798 – 2026! With your generous donation, your name will be added to our Online Book of Gratitude, a lasting tribute to those who help preserve the Ximenez Fatio House Museum. This digital record will remain permanently on our website as a - [Weddings](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/weddings/) - Looking for a special event venue for a wedding or baby shower, rehearsal dinner, family reunion, or other occasion? We are happy to host your next gathering! - [Giving](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/giving/) - In 1798, Don Andrés Ximenez built this fine three-story house made of coquina for his wife, Juana Pellicer, and their children. Juana’s father, Francisco Pell.. - [Preservation](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/preservation/) - For 225 years, this home has been owned and operated by generations of enterprising women and continues to be owned and operated by women today. ## Venues - [Ximenez-Fatio House Museum](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/venue/ximenez-fatio-house-museum/) ## Organizers - [Ximenez-Fatio House Museum](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/organizer/ximenez-fatio-house-museum/) ## Events - [Mortality & Mourning](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/mortality-mourning/2026-10-03/) - Mortality and Mourning: Women in Black This October visit our house to experience our newly reimagined candlelight tour, Mortality and Mourning: Women in Black. This hauntingly elegant experience builds on last year’s popular event, offering a deeper and more personal look into the ways women shaped and were shaped by grief, death, and mourning in - [Overnight Paranormal Investigation](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/overnight-paranormal-investigation/) - Led by professional investigators, explore our 226-year-old house located in historic downtown St. Augustine to search for the spirits that remain here at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum in a special overnight investigation. Constructed in 1798 and situated on the oldest street in the continental U.S., Aviles Street. Our exceptional property has been the site of - [Paranormal Investigation:](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/paranormal-investigation/) - During this 4-hour investigation led by professional investigators, explore our 227-year-old house located in historic downtown St. Augustine to search for the spirits that remain here at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum. Constructed in 1798 and situated on the oldest street in the continental U.S., Aviles Street. Our exceptional property has been the site of numerous - [St. Augustine Book Festival](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/st-augustine-book-festival/) - The Ximenez-Fatio House Museum is excited to announce our 4th annual St. Augustine Book Festival, happening on Saturday, September 19th, 2026 from 10:00AM-3:00pm. Selected Authors: Kim Bradley Lisa Haase Sonia Kueng R.J Adler James Brewer Caleb Hathaway Chrissy Chicory Nina Moreno- John Jessop Christina Kaplan Jana Brenner Mark Moorer Jason Smith Robert Jacob - [Aviles Street Festival](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/aviles-street-festival-3/) - Celebrate Spanish Heritage Month on the oldest street in the oldest city! Enjoy live music, flamenco dancers, sword dueling, art, history, boutique shopping, and delicious food all in the vibrant atmosphere of historic Aviles Street. Stroll through galleries, museums, and local favorites while experiencing the charm of 18th-century Spain. Free & family-friendly! No tickets are - [2.50 Audio Tour Tickets](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/2-50-audio-tour-tickets/) - In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum is joining the nationwide America250 commemoration with a special, one-day offer. On Saturday, July 4, 2026, visitors can enjoy self-guided audio tours for just $2.50, a price honoring 250 years of the United States. Tours will be available from 10 AM to 5 PM, with - [First Friday Art Walk](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/first-friday-art-walk-3/) - Summer Night Market: July 3rd, 2026: Join us at the Ximenez-Fatio House on Friday, July 3, 2026, for our Summer Night Market. This special First Friday event will feature live music, local vendors, and more. The theme for the evening is America250, serving as a kickoff to the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary celebration. Admission is - [Reading of the Declaration of Independence](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/reading-of-the-declaration-of-independence/) - On July 8, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was first read aloud in public. On July 8, 2026 at 5:30 you’re invited to mark this historic moment at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum (20 Aviles Street, St. Augustine, FL) In partnership with the Daughters of the American Revolution Maria Jefferson Chapter and the Sons of the - [“British Loyalists and American Patriots in St. Augustine”- FREE Lecture Series](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/british-loyalists-and-american-patriots-in-st-augustine-free-lecture-series/) - Join us for the last of our lecture series,led by Chuck Meide, LAMP, and Jay Smith of Lighthouse Marketing Director. This lecture will be focused on "British Loyalists and American Patriots in St. Augustine". Speakers will share fresh perspectives on the Revolution, highlighting the diverse ethnic and cultural groups who had been living in Florida - [Colonial Cooking Demonstration](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/colonial-cooking-demonstration/) - Join us in the courtyard of our 228+ year-old historic house for a Colonial Cooking Demonstration hosted by Charmin Russel! This special demonstration will take place in our courtyard, located in the heart of downtown St. Augustine, and will highlight 19th-century cuisine similar to the dishes once served on this property when it operated as a boarding house, renowned in its time for high-quality food. Each attendee will receive a sample of the dish - [UF History Festival Presentation](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/uf-history-festival-presentation/) - The Ximenez-Fatio House Museum is thrilled to participate again this year in the UF History Festival! Join Hannah Rose, our Administrative and Membership Coordinator, on Saturday, May 9th at 2 PM for a FREE talk about the enterprising ladies of our historic house. Step inside our 228+ year-old museum and discover how the diverse cultures - [Courtyard Concert with Benton Roark](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/courtyard-concert-with-benton-roark/) - oin us for an afternoon of free live music in the courtyard of the Ximenez-Fatio House (20 Aviles Street) on Saturday, April 4th from 4:00–5:00 PM. Enjoy a special performance by Benton Roark, whose music blends Southern folk, Americana, and haunting storytelling. "There is a weight to Benton Roark’s music that feels both new and - [Daily Rituals: A Menorcan Story](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/menorcan-heritage-month/) - Daily Rituals: A Menorcan Story March 16th-May 16th Step into the world of St. Augustine’s Menorcan community and experience the vibrant culture that shaped their lives from 1768 to 1830. Centered on the life of Juana Pellicer and her family, this exhibit explores the clothing, household items, and traditions that defined daily life during Florida’s - [Menorcan Heritage Month](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/menorcan-heritage-month-2/) - March is full of history and celebration, stretching past the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum! Join us on Saturday, March 14 from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Llambias House for the Menorcan Heritage Celebration honoring the arrival of the Menorcan colonists in St. Augustine, featuring traditional foods, music, dancing, crafts, family stories, and datil pepper - [We Floridians Could Have Been British If It Weren't For The Spanish](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/we-floridians-could-have-been-british-if-it-werent-for-the-spanish/) - Join us for our third free lecture series titled “We Floridians Could Have Been British If It Weren’t for the Spanish!” led by Tom Hand, Americana Corner & Jeff Jore, History Professor, Flagler College. Expert speakers will share fresh perspectives on the Revolution, highlighting the diverse ethnic and cultural groups who had been living in - ["1777 Flight To Freedom For the Minorcans of New Smyrna"](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/1777-flight-to-freedom-for-the-minorcans-of-new-smyrna/) - Join us for the first of our lecture series, led by Greg Holbrook & Dr. Darien Andreu, focused on "1777 Flight To Freedom for the Minorcans of New Smyrna" Expert speakers will share fresh perspectives on the Revolution, highlighting the diverse ethnic and cultural groups who had been living in Florida for over two centuries - [From The Collections: Lace Impressions- Ceramics Class](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/from-the-collections-lace-impressions-ceramics-class/) - Join us on March 21 at 11:00 AM in the courtyard of the beautiful Ximenez-Fatio House Museum for a pottery class, led by Laura Jo Ceramics! Participants will create three trinket plates featuring delicate lace impressions modeled after antique lace from the museum’s collection.This experience is open to ages 13 and up. Participants under 18 - [I Lived Here As Well](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/i-lived-here-as-well-luis-fatio-pacheco/2026-02-05/) - Stay tuned for more details, coming soon! - [St. Augustine Christmas Parade](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/st-augustine-christmas-parade/) - Join us as the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum participates in the Annual St. Augustine Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 6th, from 9:00–10:30 AM! The procession begins at the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios (27 Ocean Ave) and makes its way through historic St. Augustine, ending behind the Visitor Information - [FREE CONCERT: Dec. 20, 2025, 2-4PM: Rick Kuncicky, Classical Guitarist](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/free-concert-dec-20-2025-2-4pm-rick-kuncicky-classical-guitarist/) - Experience the magic of St. Augustine during Nights of Lights at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum! Join us in the charming courtyard at 20 Aviles Street for our free concert series. While admission is complimentary, donations are warmly welcomed. Immerse yourself in beautiful music and the historic ambiance—an unforgettable way to celebrate the season! - [FREE CONCERT: Dec. 13, 2025, 3-4PM: Flagler College Choral Carolers](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/free-concert-dec-13-2025-3-4pm-flagler-college-choral-carolers/) - Experience the magic of St. Augustine during Nights of Lights at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum! Join us in the charming courtyard at 20 Aviles Street for our free concert series. While admission is complimentary, donations are warmly welcomed. Immerse yourself in beautiful music and the historic ambiance—an unforgettable way to celebrate the season! - [FREE CONCERT: Dec. 6, 2025, 3-4PM: Flagler College Choral Carolers](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/free-concert-dec-6-2025-3-4pm-flagler-college-choral-carolers/) - Experience the magic of St. Augustine during Nights of Lights at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum! Join us in the charming courtyard at 20 Aviles Street for our free concert series. While admission is complimentary, donations are warmly welcomed. Immerse yourself in beautiful music and the historic ambiance—an unforgettable way to celebrate the season! - [Free Concert: Nov. 29, 2025, 2-4PM: Carter Gridley and Josie Frein, Saxophonist and Singer](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/free-concert-nov-29-2025-2-4pm-carter-gridley-and-josie-frein-saxophonist-and-singer/) - Experience the magic of St. Augustine during Nights of Lights at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum! Join us in the charming courtyard at 20 Aviles Street for our free concert series. While admission is complimentary, donations are warmly welcomed. Immerse yourself in beautiful music and the historic ambiance—an unforgettable way to celebrate the season! - [Mortality & Mourning: Women in Black](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/mortality-mourning-women-in-black-2-2/2025-10-03/) - Visit the 227-year-old Ximenez-Fatio House for a powerful new version of our popular candlelight tour. Mortality and Mourning: Women in Black explores the roles women played in death, mourning, and spiritual traditions from St. Augustine’s Second Spanish Colonial Era through the Victorian Age. With the house dressed in mourning, discover how women navigated grief, preserved - [Mortality & Mourning: Women in Black](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/mortality-mourning-women-in-black-2/2025-10-03/) - Visit the 227-year-old Ximenez-Fatio House for a powerful new version of our popular candlelight tour. Mortality and Mourning: Women in Black explores the roles women played in death, mourning, and spiritual traditions from St. Augustine’s Second Spanish Colonial Era through the Victorian Age. With the house dressed in mourning, discover how women navigated grief, preserved - [Art & History: The American Revolution](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/1691/) - Join us for a special “Art and History” exhibit tribute to the American Revolution during Nights of Lights. This is a collaboration between the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, and the St. Augustine Art Association, founded on our property in 1924. Stay tuned for more details! - [Forgotten Florida, Faces, Facts, Features and Stories You Probably Don't Know About the American Revolution](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/forgotten-florida-faces-facts-features-and-stories-you-probably-dont-know-about-the-american-revolution/) - Look for exciting events planned for the AMERICA 250th Celebration as the Ximenez Fatio House joins with other historic partners to provide activities and a special Lecture Series “Forgotten Florida, Facts, Features and Faces That Impacted The Revolution!” Celebrate the Semiquincentinnial in St. Augustine!!! More details to come! Speakers Dale Cox, historian and speaker of - [UF History Festival](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/uf-history-festival/) - The Ximenez-Fatio House Museum is proud to be participating in the upcoming UF History Festival!The UF History Festival, created by UFHSA (University of Florida Historic St. Augustine, Inc.), is dedicated to generating excitement about the history of America’s oldest city. With over 30 special events and historic sites, the festival will showcase St. Augustine’s long - [First Friday Art Walk](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/first-friday-art-walk-2/2025-11-07/) - The St. Augustine First Friday Art Walk is a monthly event where downtown galleries and studios stay open late, inviting visitors to stroll through St. George Street and surrounding areas to see and purchase art from participating vendors. The Ximenez-Fatio House Museum hosts a vendor market each month in its historic courtyard, offering even more - [](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/1664/) - Halloween is by far our favorite holiday here at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum and we are so excited to announce the return of our FREE Community Safe Trick-or-Treating & Family Harvest Fest on Saturday, October 25th from 1pm to 4pm! Please join us for a family-friendly afternoon of safe trick-or-treating and fun activities for the - [Aviles Street Festival](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/aviles-street-festival-2/) - Celebrate Spanish Heritage Month on the oldest street in the oldest city! Enjoy live music, flamenco dancers, sword dueling, art, history, boutique shopping, and delicious food all in the vibrant atmosphere of historic Aviles Street. Stroll through galleries, museums, and local favorites while experiencing the charm of 18th-century Spain. Free & family-friendly! Schedule of Events: - [Annual St. Augustine Book Festival](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/annual-st-augustine-book-festival/) - Join us on September 20th, 2025 for our St. Augustine Book Festival, held in the courtyard of the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum (20 Aviles Street, St. Augustine, FL). This event is free to all, and will take place from 10-4pm. Stay tuned for an author list and additional details, coming soon! - ["Religious and Folk Music of the Menorcan Greeks" A Free Presentation by Polly Hillier!](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/religious-and-folk-music-of-the-menorcan-greeks-a-free-presentation-by-polly-hillier/) - Join us on May 17th, 2025, from 1-2 PM for a FREE presentation by Polly Hillier, Director of the St. Photios Shrine. This engaging talk will explore the "Religious and Folk Music of the Menorcan Greeks" and will be accompanied by a performance from Ashley Adams of Ancient City Music. The event will take place - [FREE Presentation: Built of Shells, Held By Stories: Preservation at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/free-presentation-built-of-shells-held-by-stories-preservation-at-the-ximenez-fatio-house-museum/) - We’re excited to announce that the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum will be participating in the UF History Festival on May 10th, 2025! Join us for a free presentation led by Emily Ward, our Tour and Program Coordinator, as we dive into the rich history of St. Augustine. The UF History Festival, created by UFHSA (University of - [SATURDAY CONCERT](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/saturday-concert/2024-11-23/) - Join us for FREE concerts by local performers every Saturday from 2 PM - 4 PM, November 23rd - January 18th! Performance Lineup: 11/23: Thick and Thin String Band - Americana Music 11/30: Michael Lagrasse Duo - Blue Grass 12/07: Jim-I-In Duo - Sixties Sing-along Favorites 12/14: Rich Pascucci - Classical Guitarist 12/21: Carter Hetz - [FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/first-friday-art-walk/2024-11-01/) - The First Friday Art Walk, which takes place on the first Friday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m., features artists and artisans at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, 20 Aviles St., downtown St. Augustine, Florida—on the oldest street in America! The museum will host artists in the front courtyard. Admission is free. - [2nd Annual St. Augustine Book Festival](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/2nd-annual-st-augustine-book-festival/) - ST. AUGUSTINE BOOK FESTIVAL: Join us on September 21, 2024, for our Second Annual "St. Augustine Book Festival" hosted and created by the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, located on historic Aviles Street. Enjoy artist meet and greets, historic house tours of the 226+ year-old Ximenez-Fatio House, and discover exciting new local authors. This event is free - [Mortality and Mourning: A Century of Death 6:30 Tour](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/mortality-and-mourning-a-century-of-death-630-tour/2024-09-27/) - Join us by candlelight for a unique exploration of death and spiritualism practices from St. Augustine's Second Spanish Colonial Era through its Victorian Era. This spooky but family-friendly tour guides visitors through the 226-year-old house museum in mourning, showcasing cultural practices and stories from Old St. Augustine. Tours are at 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm - [Mortality and Mourning: A Century of Death 7:30 Tour](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/mortality-and-mourning-a-century-of-death-730-tour/2024-09-27/) - Join us by candlelight for a unique exploration of death and spiritualism practices from St. Augustine's Second Spanish Colonial Era through its Victorian Era. This spooky but family-friendly tour guides visitors through the 226-year-old house museum in mourning, showcasing cultural practices and stories from Old St. Augustine. Tours are at 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm - [AVILES STREET FESTIVAL](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/aviles-street-festival/) - Join us on September 8th, 2024, as St. Augustine celebrates the 100th anniversary of its Sister City relationship with Aviles, Spain! This bond began in 1924 when St. Augustine citizens returned the remains of our founder, Pedro Menendez, to Aviles. Experience a vibrant street party with strolling musicians, artists, re-enactors, dancers, and unique food and - [PARA NORMAL - AUGUST](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/para-normal-august/) - Led by professional investigators, explore our 225-year-old house in historic downtown St. Augustine to search for the spirits that remain at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum. Constructed in 1798 and situated on the oldest street in the continental U.S., Aviles Street, our exceptional property has been the site of numerous archaeological findings, centuries of history, and - [PARA NORMAL - SEPTEMBER](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/para-normal-september/) - Led by professional investigators, explore our 225-year-old house in historic downtown St. Augustine to search for the spirits that remain at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum. Constructed in 1798 and situated on the oldest street in the continental U.S., Aviles Street, our exceptional property has been the site of numerous archaeological findings, centuries of history, and - [PARA NORMAL - NOVEMBER](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/para-normal-november/) - Led by professional investigators, explore our 225-year-old house in historic downtown St. Augustine to search for the spirits that remain at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum.Constructed in 1798 and situated on the oldest street in the continental U.S., Aviles Street, our exceptional property has been the site of numerous archaeological findings, centuries of history, and quite - [TRICK OR TREAT HARVEST FESTIVAL](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/trick-or-treat-harvest-festival/) - Please join us for a free, family-friendly afternoon of trick-or-treating and fun activities for the whole family! This is a special community event that locals and visitors alike look forward to each year. Wear your spooky or not-so-spooky costume and play games, win prizes, and of course, collect lots of candy! - [A Night Among Ghosts - Overnight Paranormal Investigation](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/a-night-among-ghosts-overnight-paranormal-investigation/) - Led by professional investigators, explore our 225-year-old house located in historic downtown St. Augustine to search for the spirits that remain here at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum in a special overnight investigation. Constructed in 1798 and situated on the oldest street in the continental U.S., Aviles Street. Our exceptional property has been the site of - [Spanish Heritage Month](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/spanish-heritage-month/) - [A Celebration of Art & History: the Ximenez-Fatio Nights of Lights Exhibition](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/event/a-celebration-of-art-history-the-ximenez-fatio-nights-of-lights-exhibition/) - Celebrate “100 Years of Music” through a creative display on the fireplace mantels of Ximenez-Fatio House! November 23, 2024 - January 18, 2025 The Ximenez-Fatio House Museum is one of the best-preserved and most authentic Second Spanish Period residential buildings in St. Augustine, Florida. As a Historic House Museum, its period-appropriate collections and programs are presented within ## Series - [Mortality & Mourning](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/series/mortality-mourning/) - [I Lived Here As Well: Luis Fatio Pacheco](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/series/i-lived-here-as-well-luis-fatio-pacheco/) - [First Friday Art Walk](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/series/first-friday-art-walk-2/) - [Mortality & Mourning: Women in Black](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/series/mortality-mourning-women-in-black/) - [SATURDAY CONCERT](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/series/saturday-concert/) - [First Friday Art Walk](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/series/first-friday-art-walk/) - [Mortality and Mourning: A Century of Death](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/series/mortality-and-mourning-a-century-of-death/) - Join us by candlelight for a unique exploration of death and spiritualism practices from St. Augustine’s Second Spanish Colonial Era through its Victorian Era. This spooky but family-friendly tour guides visitors through the 226-year-old house museum in mourning, showcasing cultural practices and stories from Old St. Augustine. Tours are at 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm. - [Professional Paranormal Investigations](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/series/professional-paranormal-investigations/) - Professional Paranormal Investigations Led by professional investigators, explore our 225-year-old house in historic downtown St. Augustine to search for the spirits that remain at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum. Constructed in 1798 and situated on the oldest street in the continental U.S., Aviles Street, our exceptional property has been the site of numerous archaeological findings, centuries ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/category/uncategorized/) ## Tags - [lecture series](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/tag/lecture-series/) ## Event Categories - [First Friday Art Walk](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/events/category/first-friday-art-walk/) - LOCAL ARTISANS! First Friday Art Walk from 5-9 p.m. features artists and artisans at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum. The museum will host artists in the front courtyard. Admission is free. - [Para Normal](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/events/category/para-normal/) - Join us for an unforgettable Paranormal Investigation, led by the expert team from A Night Among Ghosts - [Mortality and Mourning: A Century of Death](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/events/category/mortality-and-mourning-a-century-of-death/) - Join us by candlelight for a unique exploration of death and spiritualism practices from St. Augustine’s Second Spanish Colonial Era through its Victorian Era. This spooky but family-friendly tour guides visitors through the 226-year-old house museum in mourning, showcasing cultural practices and stories from Old St. Augustine. Tours are at 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm - [Historic Holiday House Tours](https://ximenezfatiohouse.org/events/category/historic-holiday-house-tours/) - Celebrate “100 Years of Music” through a creative display on the fireplace mantels of Ximenez-Fatio House! The Ximenez-Fatio House Museum is one of the best-preserved and most authentic Second Spanish Period residential buildings in St. Augustine, Florida. As a Historic House Museum, its period-appropriate collections and programs are presented within a building that is historically significant; exploring how the specific location and people were affected by larger historical events. The St. Augustine Art Association emerged in local history in 1924 by a group of artists, writers, and photographers who saw the need for promotion of the arts in St. Augustine. The meeting that marked the founding of the Association was held at the Ximenez-Fatio House on January 18, 1924, and the House would serve not only as a meeting place, but also as artist studios for a number of years.