January 22, 2026
A new year often brings renewed focus on health—more rest, better habits, and a fresh start. In colonial St. Augustine, people may not have used the […]
November 22, 2025
In modern Florida, winter is often mild and brief. In colonial St. Augustine, however, cooler months brought their own challenges—especially for the sick, the injured, and […]
October 7, 2025
Modern medicine is shaped by lab testing, microscopes, and a clear understanding of infection and anatomy. In colonial St. Augustine, medical care followed a very different […]
September 11, 2025
In colonial St. Augustine, medicine did not arrive neatly packaged or reliably stocked. Apothecaries depended on ships, trade routes, seasonal deliveries, and local improvisation to keep […]
August 6, 2025
In modern St. Augustine, summer often brings images of ocean breezes, historic streets, and long daylight hours. In the colonial era, however, summer was the most […]