In 1924, representatives of St. Augustine traveled by ocean liner to Aviles as part of an official American delegation to visit the Kingdom of Spain. This followed the signing of the Treaty of Paris and the end of the Spanish-American War.
This month, the sister cities are commemorating the 100th anniversary of their relationship with a variety of events in both countries. A delegation from St. Augustine visited Spain this month and an Aviles delegation will travel to Florida in September.
As part of the cultural exchange of the 100th Anniversary, the Cultural Council is sponsoring local plein artist Martha Ferguson to travel to Avilés in August to represent the City of Augustine. In return, Avilés artist Samuel Fernández Arma will be in St. Augustine to participate in this live plein air or outdoor event and the public will have an opportunity to meet both artists.
The City of St. Augustine and the St. Johns Cultural Council, with support from the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council, will collaborate with local cultural organizations to present a series of events welcoming the Aviles delegation to St. Augustine and celebrating St. Johns County’s Hispanic heritage beginning September 5, 2024.
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