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Site Discoveries
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Nuestra Señora de los Remedios
Uncover the story of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, St. Augustine's first parish church, established in 1574. Learn about archaeological investigations uncovering the church's footprint and the burials of early colonists, providing unique insights into 16th-century life and Catholic traditions in the New World. Discover the project's goals, findings, and common questions.
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Nuestra Señora del Rosario de la Punta
Explore Nuestra Señora del Rosario de la Punta, the most intensively investigated 18th-century Native American mission in Southeast Florida. Discover its history as a refugee community for Yamassee and Apalachee Indians, its role in St. Augustine's defense strategy, and the significant archaeological findings including church remnants, burial practices, and insights into the diverse mission population. Learn about later British Period occupation of the site.
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Pablo Sabate
Unearth the rich history of St. Augustine's Pablo Sabate Site, revealing centuries of occupation from the late 1600s to the early 1900s. Discover remnants of four colonial-era structures, including the home and potential tavern of Minorcan refugee Pablo Sabate, and insights into the evolving cultural landscape of this historic downtown district.
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Young Avenue
Explore the Young Avenue Site on Anastasia Island, a significant archaeological location with over 3,500 years of intermittent occupation. Discover evidence of Late Archaic, Woodland, and 17th-century First Spanish periods, including house structures, pottery, and unique colonial Native American artifacts like a ritual donkey burial, providing deep insights into St. Augustine's prehistoric and historical past.