St. Augustine has a vibrant history rooted in piracy, and, as its name suggests, the St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum showcases ... aboard a replica pirate ship with a helm and cannons.

ST. AUGUSTINE - Pat Croce has always ... skull and cross bones and serve as a scavenger hunt around the entire museum. Crates stacked on the ship's deck encourage museum goers to test their ...

A painting from Byron Preiss' book "The Secret" that leads readers on a treasure hunt for 12 gems. [ Courtesy of Brick Tower Press ] St. Augustine is primarily believed to be a location because ...

Needless to say, the St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum is perfect for families ... walk in and transport themselves below deck of a ship to experience the final moments of Blackbeard.

Eleven treasure-laden ships that made up the 1715 Fleet were heading to Spain from Havana on July 31, 1715, when they encountered a hurricane off Florida's central coast. The winds and waves ...

After Ian's destruction, one man's hunt for treasure on Hammock Beach in St. Augustine led to a valuable discovery and a heartwarming journey amid the hurricane's aftermath. Joseph Cook ...

So, how does Florida play into the treasure hunt? Over the years, some hunters have mentioned St. Augustine and St. Petersburg as a burying place of one of the keys. A Reddit discussion in 2019 ...

The Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and the St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum are within walking distance. You'll also find additional shops and cafes, plus art galleries and the ...