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VISIT FLORIDA Highlights St. Augustine as City that Shaped U.S. History

St. Augustine, FL, June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In commemoration of America's 250 th anniversary , VISIT FLORIDA has released a seven-part docuseries highlighting Florida history and how it shaped American history. " America 250: A Portrait of Florida " takes a look at seven destinations that exemplify the diverse history and heritage of Florida: St. Augustine , Pensacola, Tallahassee, Cape Canaveral, Key West and the Everglades, Miami, and Tampa. "Florida's story is America's story, and St. Augustine is the earliest chapter," says Susan Phillips, President and CEO of the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau. "This is where so many different nations and groups of people came and left their mark. Freedoms were tested and fought for, discoveries were made, and history was changed forever. We're proud to showcase this amazing city for visitors who want to explore America's earliest beginnings." The video series, created by VISIT FLORIDA, features Governor Ron DeSantis, former City of St. Augustine Mayor Tracy Upchurch, National Park Service Park Ranger Chris Leverett, Flagler College Professor Emeritus of History Dr. Thomas Graham, and Historian Dr. Anthony Dixon. Each expert discusses one of St. Augustine's pivotal moments in the earliest history of America: the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, Henry Flagler and the Ponce de Leon Hotel, and Fort Mose Historic State Park. They reveal how St. Augustine was the gateway to the ... Full story available on Benzinga.com