UFHSA Governor’s House Library

UFHSA 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 – Open Now!

Layers of Time: Historic Preservation in St. Augustine

This exhibit explores the work and legacy of the Historic St. Augustine Preservation Board, highlighting how past and present preservation efforts bring St. Augustine’s history to life.

Open daily from 10AM-5PM at Governor’s House Cultural Center and Museum.

"Graphic for the exhibit Layers of Time: Historic Preservation in St. Augustine. The background is wood in red and purple tones with a collage of historic and modern photos, including archaeological digs, people interacting, a church tower, and St. Augustine streets. At the bottom is the University of Florida’s St. Augustine logo."

digital collections

UF Digital Collections – Historic St. Augustine

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.

an image showing collection materials from Governor's House Library, including maps, blueprints, and books

Guides @ UF

Library Collections Guide

“Governor’s House Library and St. Augustine” contains resources for researching the history of St. Augustine, as well as information on using the Governor’s House Library collections.

Preservation Institute: St. Augustine (PI:SA)