The UFHSA is a University of Florida direct support organization created to ensure the long-term preservation and interpretation of state-owned historic properties in St. Augustine through historic preservation initiatives and education programs that will be responsive to the state's needs for professionals in historic preservation, archaeology, cultural resources management, cultural tourism, history, and museum administration and will help meet needs of St. Augustine and the state through educational internships and practicums.

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Governor's House Museum proudly presents Wild Waters: Rivers, Lakes, Wetlands, Coast and the Florida Wildlife Corridor selections from the Samuel H. and Roberta T. Vickers Collection - The exhibit is available for viewing free of charge daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. This exhibit is lent courtesy of the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, University of Florida, The Florida Art Collection, Gift of Samuel H. and Roberta T. Vickers.

Layers of Time: Historic Preservation in St Augustine
Discover how past and present preservation efforts bring St. Augustine's history to life in a new free exhibit opening September 2025.

UFHSA and its partners proudly present the St. Augustine History Festival | May 6-10, 2026
The multi-day event spans several venues that feature authentic St. Augustine history and culture.

Governor's House Library presents: "The Making of Historic St. Augustine" story-map

Notice: UF Regulation for Use of Property

Wild Waters

Rivers, Lakes, Wetlands, Coast and the Florida Wildlife Corridor Selections from the Samuel H. and Roberta T. Vickers showcases nearly forty paintings dated between 1871 and 1965 by more than 30 artists who were intrigued by Florida's natural beauty. More >>>

Colonial Quarter

Take an immersive, captivating journey through centuries of St. Augustine's rich history, brought to breathtaking life at the Colonial Quarter—the revitalized two-acre signature attraction in the heart of the downtown historic district. More >>>

Preservation Institute St. Augustine

Founded on the Preservation Institute Nantucket model, Preservation Institute St. Augustine (PISA) was created by the University of Florida to offer specialized training in the documentation of historic buildings and laboratory analysis and conservation of architectural materials and finishes. More >>>

Governor's House Library

A collection of hidden and fragile resources related to colonial St. Augustine, Florida, consisting of over 10,000 maps, drawings, photographs and documents are being digitally preserved and made available to the public through UF George A. Smathers Libraries. More >>>

PBS Secrets of Spanish Florida

“Secrets of Spanish Florida - A Secrets of the Dead Special” is a 2-hour PBS documentary film about Florida's earliest settlers featuring a host of University of Florida researchers who helped uncover the real story of America's Spanish colonists. The film was produced by UF Historic St. Augustine. More >>>