Colonial Quarter, St. Augustine
Colonial Quarter in St. Augustine. Sinds deze maand open.
http://www.colonialquarter.com/ en https://www.facebook.com/ColonialQuarter
Een leuke attractie om eens te bezoeken en meteen wat te leren over de historie van Florida.
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St. Augustine's newest 2-acre living history experience in the heart of downtown! Opening March 2013.
Take a captivating journey through centuries of St. Augustine, brought to breathtaking life at the Colonial Quarter—St. Augustine’s revitalized signature attraction in the heart of the downtown historic district. Experience 16th, 17th and 18th century life in the Nation’s Oldest City with interactive activities, living history demonstrations, immersive dioramas, and graphical stories that highlight St. Augustine’s layered and unbroken history.
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Re: Colonial Quarter, St. Augustine
Een leuk artikel hierover op tampabay.com:
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ST. AUGUSTINE
Pausing at the threshold between the 17th and 18th century areas of St. Augustine's Colonial Quarter, tour guide Scott Abrams issues a warning: "We're jumping 100 years into the past. Your ears might pop."
Just in time for the yearlong 500th anniversary celebration of Juan Ponce de León's landing in 1513 — and the statewide fanfare accompanying it — the Colonial Quarter opened in March after a $3 million renovation and expansion. The 2-acre living history attraction occupies the St. George Street location once known as the Colonial Spanish Quarter, which closed last year. While its predecessor focused on colonial life circa 1740, the revamped version reflects four historical periods, taking visitors from the Age of Discovery to the city's days as a fortified Spanish town, a British colony and a bustling military garrison.
All of that history is relayed with theatrical flair by tour guides like Abrams — stage name Grimm — who deliver a carefully calibrated blend of entertainment and education. Sporting khaki shirts and fedoras reminiscent of Indiana Jones, the guides lead visitors through a mix of historic buildings and new construction, including a 35-foot watchtower, a Spanish soldier's home and a blacksmith shop. While the interpretation favors the dramatic, each part of the spiel has been vetted for accuracy by experts at the University of Florida, which manages the state-owned property. (Visitors who prefer self-guided tours can peruse 48 interpretive panels, which received similar scholarly scrutiny.)
Tours begin in the Town Plaza, part of the area representing St. Augustine's days as an 18th century Spanish garrison town. Visitors can step into the Gallegos house, a reconstruction based on the foundations of a soldier's home built here in 1720. Inside, an eerily convincing animatronic woman sways and speaks as she stirs the family's meal. The British colonial section features the 1764 DeMesa House, where St. Augustine's multi-national history is embodied in the patchwork of features typical of the city's historic buildings, with additions tacked on by each regime.
Throughout the museum, hands-on activities keep kids engaged, whether they're hammering designs into souvenir bracelets in the leather shop or joining a militia drill with replica muskets in the 17th century area, where the watchtower offers sweeping views of the Castillo de San Marcos.
In the 16th century First City, where kids can sift through a mock archaeology dig, an ongoing shipbuilding project offers a front-row seat to the construction of a 55-foot caravel. The project is expected to take up to 10 years to complete.
Colonial Crew Revue, a live-action musical comedy show inspired by the city's history, debuted this month under the Colonial Oak, a towering beauty in the Town Plaza that predates Florida's statehood. Based loosely on local history, the family-friendly show is embellished with magic, sword-fighting and broad humor. Dining options in the Colonial Quarter include a new British pub, the Bull and Crown, with streetside dining along the pedestrians-only St. George, as well as the Taberna del Caballo. The Taberna, an expanded version of the original attraction's candlelit tavern, serves Spanish-inspired dishes such as spiced clams and arroz con pollo in a cozy courtyard. And while it's true that encountering three centuries of history in 2 acres might feel a bit bewildering, it's nothing the Taberna's house-made sangria can't fix.
IF YOU GO
The Colonial Quarter is at 33 St. George St. in St. Augustine. The attraction is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets for Florida residents are $10.99 for adults, $4.99 for children ages 5-12 and free for children 4 and younger. There are combination tickets available for other attractions and events. Admission tickets plus the Colonial Crew Revue cost $35.99 for adults and $20.99 for children ages 5-12. There are two restaurants on the grounds. For more information, call (904) 342-2857 or go to colonialquarter.com.
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Re: Colonial Quarter, St. Augustine
wij zijn er geweest....
op de foto`s ziet het er allemaal leuker uit dan in werkelijkheid
het is maar net zo groot als (mijn ) achtertuin, je bent er zo rond gelopen
kinderen kunnen bij de leermaker een ketting maken
dit is en huisje met een pop, er liggen stukje leer op een tafel, 2 stempels en en hamer.thats it
de smid verteld half stonded iets over de smederij,wat amper 1 min. in beslag neemt
op en klein half uur heb je alles 2x gezien
echt zonde van het geld...het is niet wat het lijkt!
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4 Acre is een aardig achtertuintje, maar 'I get the point'. Voor een attractie is het erg klein. Als dan ook nog de presentatie ongeïnteresseerd is dan ben je er inderdaad zo doorheen. Er staat trouwens niet bij wat toeristen betalen, maar de Florida residents admission is heel wat voor zo iets kleins.
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uh... die achtertuin das serieus... 4 acre is +/- 1.6 hectare... de mijne is 2 hectare :D maar dat terzijde..
ik heb even mijn CC overzicht bekeken
COLONIAL QUARTER R ST AUGUSTINE US Land: Verenigde Staten Debet USD 34,95 € 27,31
dat is dus 2 volwassenen en 1 kind van 11 jaar
Re: Colonial Quarter, St. Augustine
Wanneer ben je er geweest?
Het is nl. vorig jaar gesloten en daarna uitgebreid, gerenoveerd en inhoudelijk veranderd.
En de kosten zijn volgens opgave $10.99 voor volwassenen en $4.99 per kind (4-12jr). Plus tax uiteraard. Daarmee kom ik niet aan de door jou genoemde $34.95.
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Je hebt helemaal gelijk met die prijzen. My bad!
Hmmm ... laten we hopen dat jouw matige ervaring nog met het her-opstarten van het park te maken heeft. Anders is het zo weer gedaan met deze "attractie".
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