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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Ximenez Fatio House Museum on Aviles Street in St. Augustine is honored to have been chosen by the Jessie Ball duPont Foundation for a Match program to take place ONLINE between Nov. 1, and Dec. 31, 2025. We are in the middle of a very special preservation program to prepare our 227-year-old museum for our nation’s celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.