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The Oldest House

The Oldest House is a peculiar St Augustine Attraction and historic spot and one place that many visitors the Old City like to tour when they are staying here and enjoying a Vacation St Augustine. The Gonzalez-Alvarez House, as it is called, is the oldest surviving Spanish Colonial dwelling in the entire city, and—believe it or not—the entire state of Florida. The Old City is called such because it was the first successful site of a Spanish colony in the mainland area that is now known as the United States. The Oldest House is the oldest remaining dwelling that exists from that period; it is a remarkable building that tells numerous stories that span through four centuries.

The piece of land on which the Oldest House is located has been occupied since the 1600s; the house that currently occupies the site dates back to the early part of the 18th century. Surviving through three hundred years, the home saw the Old City experience fighting and turmoil as it passed from the Spanish to the English, and its most famous resident, Maria Evans Fenwick, a local of St Augustine about whom a book by author Eugenia Price was written, has led to its fame as a historic St Augustine Attraction. The book, Maria, was loosely based on Fenwick's time in St Augustine and solidified her place, as well, in St Augustine's unique and long history. In addition to the touring the home and its furnishings, visitors can take a look at what a typical 18th century kitchen, which is separate from the main house to ensure that the main dwelling quarters were safe from fire and other hazards experienced from cooking. Touring the home, guests often marvel at the amazing Coquina rock walls and crude, early water filtration system that was quite novel for homes that date back to the 17th century.

In addition to the tours of the Oldest House St Augustine, your admission ticket also allows you to visit the Oldest House Garden, the Manucy Museum, the Toyar House, and the I. Edwards Gallery, all of which are located on or near the premises of the St Augustine Oldest House. The gardens are popular sites for Weddings St Augustine. The Oldest House Museum Complex is open daily from 9 to 5, excluding Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Easter. Guided tours are given every half hour, and the last tour usually departs at 4:30 pm. The Oldest House is located off St Francis Street on the historic streets of St Augustine, just five blocks from the Old City's Central Square, the Plaza de la Constitucion. Interested in visiting other St Augustine FL Attractions? Learn more about fun places to visit like the St Augustine FL Alligator Farm, San Sebastian Winery, the Colonial Spanish Quarter, and the St Augustine Fountain of Youth Park FL. Each and every member of our Saint Augustine Bed and Breakfast organization welcomes you to the Old City to enjoy fantastic Vacations St Augustine.

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Admission: Adult $8.00
Senior (55+) & Military ID $7.00
Student (6-18 & College) $4.00
Children < 6 Free
Family $18.00
Discount rates available for groups of 15 or more