Governor’s House Library
Governor’s House Library is managed jointly by UF Historic St. Augustine, Inc., and the UF George A. Smathers Libraries with the mission of preserving and providing access to the historical resources that enhance our understanding and appreciation of St. Augustine’s built heritage. Primarily created by a defunct state agency, the Historic St. Augustine Preservation Board, the collections in the Governor’s House Library document the city’s built environment and provide invaluable historical information about the city and its inhabitants through time.
Temporary exhibit
Presence/Erasure: Black History in St. Augustine
Over 450 years of Black history fill the streets of St. Augustine. Learn more about the experiences of Black St. Augustinians and the ways they have and continue to contribute to shaping this land and nation. Currently on display at Governor’s House Cultural Center and Museum. Admission is free.
digital collections
Governor’s House Library Digital Collections
Access digitized material from the Governor’s House Library collections wherever you are through the Historic St. Augustine collection hosted by the University of Florida Digital Collections.
Guides @ UF
Governor’s House Library and St. Augustine
“Governor’s House Library and St. Augustine” is a guide of resources and information for researching the history of St. Augustine and using the Governor’s House Library collections.
Event
“Color Struck” Play by Zora Neale Hurston
“Color Struck,” a play set in St. Augustine, written by Zora Neale Hurston, to be presented at the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center on April 28-30, 2023, in partnership with Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Society and UF George A. Smathers Libraries.
