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On August 28, 1565, Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles arrived at a small village off the coast of Florida. Along with
six-hundred Spanish soldiers, he fortified this village, which would come to be named St. Augustine. Today, being the
nation s oldest city, visiting St. Augustine is like taking a trip back in time. In addition to historical sites, St. Augustine boasts
a collection of small shops and bakeries. From visits to tycoon Henry Flagler's extravagant hotels, to tours of the oldest
wooden schoolhouse in America, St. Augustine is full of history. St. Augustine was colonized by both Spain and England,
so while exploring the city s various museums, visitors can see how both countries influenced its culture. There is a vast
amount of information to be learned on the trip, especially for the Eighth Grade class due to the fact that this year they
studied World History. Having recently learned about colonization in the America's, St. Augustine was the perfect place to
visit. Above all, the entire class supplemented their lesson of the New World with rich facts and seeing historical buildings
firsthand. A trip to St. Augustine is a lively way for the Eighth Grade class to learn about their country's history.
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