First Colony: Our Spanish Origins

Long before Jamestown, Spaniards, free and enslaved Africans and Native
Americans crafted our country’s first enduring European settlement –
St. Augustine 1565.

Explore this virtual rendering of colonial St. Augustine, based on actual archaeological evidence uncovered at the site of the initial settlement. Fly through the settlement as you zoom between known residents and listen to their stories.

Features:
•Bird’s-eye view of the First Settlement
•Listen to the stories of 9 different residents of the First Settlement
•Swipe to explore the environment at interaction points
•Dual-language setup (English and Spanish)