The Menorcan Cultural Society

ST. JOHNS READS: THE MINORCAN EXPERIENCE
2023-01-26 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | The Waterworks next to Main Library, 184 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Friends of the Main Library St. Augustine is pleased to welcome Angela Saxon, Lea Craig, and Ryan Saxon of The Minorcan Experience to discuss this very important part of St. Augustine’s cultural history. Minorcans, the collective name given to a diverse group of Mediterranean peoples from Minorca, as well other Balearic Islands, Italy, Corsica, Greece, and France, arrived in St. Augustine in the eighteenth century during the British Period, and before long became an integral part of St. Augustine’s economy, serving as carpenters, artisans, sailors, farmers, masons, innkeepers, shoemakers, and fisherman. Attendees of this presentation will learn about how these Minorcans came to live in St. Augustine, cultural traditions they brought with them to their new home, and how The Minorcan Experience keeps these traditions alive today.
This program is free and open to the public, and will take place at The Waterworks, 184 San Marco Ave., which shares a parking lot with the Main Library. Seating begins at 12:00 pm, and the presentation starts promptly at 1:00 pm. No reservations are required. For more information, please call the Main Library at 904-827-6940.
St. Johns Reads is the St. Johns County Public Library System’s annual “one book, one community” event focused on creating a shared conversation on a selected novel. In its 18th year, the 2023 event features a variety of programs on Buttermilk Graffiti by Edward Lee including a special visit from the author at 2 pm on Saturday, January 14, at the First Coast Technical College’s Character Counts Conference Center, 2980 Collins Ave., St. Augustine. Buttermilk Graffiti is available to enjoy in print, digital audiobook, and eBook formats.
Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities. St. Johns Reads is generously supported by the St. Johns County Public Library System’s Friends of the Library groups.
The Waterworks is available through the generosity of the City of St. Augustine and the St. Johns Cultural Council.

“Celebremos lo que Somos” Hispanic Voices of Northeast Florida
2022-10-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Old St. Andrews Church, 317 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville, FL, United States
Speaker Series: “Celebremos lo que Somos” Hispanic Voices of Northeast Florida

This presentation celebrates the Hispanics of Northeast Florida and the impact of their presence historically, economically, and culturally, not only over the past several decades, but for the last 250 years. Dr. Rebecca Dominguez-Karimi will discuss different groups that migrated to Northeast Florida over the decades and centuries. She will be joined by Jacksonville Historical Society’s Oral Histories Coordinator, Justin P. Case, to talk about not only more recent Hispanic migration to the area, but also about the Menorcan migration during the late 1700s and their present-day descendants.

This talk includes an audio-visual presentation along with video footage of Hispanic oral histories from the Voces de Hispanos Oral History Collections. Thank you to the First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for their project support and inclusion of Voces de Hispanos Oral History Project in its “Celebremos lo que somos” Hispanic Heritage Month initiative.

Dr. Rebecca Dominguez-Karimi has a Ph.D. in Comparative Studies from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida. She specializes in oral history, Mexican American studies, restorative justice and gender studies. A writer, podcaster and public speaker, she presents all across the state of Florida, and virtually across the US. Currently, she is partnering with Jacksonville Historical Society, St Augustine Historical Society, Clay County Archives and Amelia Island Museum of History to gather oral histories from the Hispanic community.
Justin P. Case is a graduate student in the History Department at the University of North Florida, president of Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society, and part-time Oral Histories Coordinator for the Jacksonville Historical Society.

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MENORCAN FESTIVAL 2022
2022-05-07 11:00 - 14:00 | llambias House, St. Francis St. St. Augustine, Fl, 31 St. Francis St., St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
More information to follow

ST. AMBROSE SPRING FAIR
2022-04-03 12:00 - 16:00, 2020-03-29 12:00 - 16:00 | St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 6070 Church Rd, Elkton, FL, 32033, United States
Enjoy this spring festival from noon-4 p.m. with live music, food, games and more at St. Ambrose Church in Elkton. Admission and parking are free. 6070 Church Rd., Elkton 904-692-1366..

NEW SMYRNA HERITAGE DAY
2022-04-02 09:00 - 16:00 | Old Fort Park, 115 Julia St., New Smyrna Bch, Fl, 32168, France

Minorcan Burials
2022-03-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Mission of Nombre de Dios, 101 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, Florida, 32084
At Mission of Nombre de Dios and their connection to Tolomato Cemetery.
Meet at the Pilgrimage Center under the covered pavilion.
Project with funding from the St. Augustine Foundation
Sponsored by the Minorcan Experience and the St. Augustine Foundation

Meet and Greet with Minorcan Artists
2022-03-19 11:00 - 15:00 | Oldest House Complex, 271 Charlotte St., St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Artwork on Display March 3rd – 30th; Paintings, Photography, Fishnet Maker
Sponsored by the Minorcan Experience and the St. Augustine Foundation

Minorcan Writers Symposium
2022-03-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Minorcan writers discuss and answer questions about books on the Minorcans.
As part of Minorcan Heritage Month in St. Augustine, Minorcan writers discuss and answer questions about books on the Minorcans of Florida. The Minorcan presence along Florida’s Historic Coast is traced back to 1768, when Scottish speculator Dr. Andrew Turnbull cast his sight on an indigo plantation in New Smyrna. After years of strife and starvation, the Minorcans, Greeks and Italians working the plantation relocated to St. Augustine and have been an important part of the city’s cultural heritage since.
Featured Speakers include: Dr. Darien Andreu, Flagler College Associate Professor of English and Director of the Minorcan Studies Project, Dr. Ann Browning Masters, author and poet, and Ms. Sandie Stratton, historian.
Co-sponsored by the Minorcan Studies Project with funding from the St. Augustine Foundation

Exhibit of Menorcan Art
2022-03-03 08:00 - 2022-03-30 17:00 | Oldest House Gardens, 14 St. Francis St., St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Exhibit of Minorcan Art at the Dunham building
at the Oldest House Complex
Sponsored by the Minorcan Experience and the St. Augustine Foundation

New Smyrna 1st Annual Heritage Day Breakfast THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
2020-04-04 08:00 - 13:00 | Old Fort Park, 115 Julia St., New Smyrna Bch, Fl, 32168, France

MENORCAN HERITAGE CELEBRATION
2020-03-07 11:00 - 15:00 | llambias House, St. Francis St. St. Augustine, Fl, 31 St. Francis St., St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
EVERYONE IS INVITED ♦ NO ADMISSION CHARGE
Menorcan Clam Chowder Pilau (of all kinds) Baked Goods

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Menorcan Clam Chowder
Pilau (of all kinds)
Baked Goods

* Mullet Net Making with Mike Usina * Menorcan T-Shirts, Books, Flags * Datil Pepper Sauces & Jelly
* Menorcan Family Photos * Storytelling & Songs *Family Crests

CREATIVE ST. AUGUSTINE SPEAKER SERIES: ANN BROWNING MASTERS Ph.D. PRESENTED BY: LIGHTNER MUSEUM
2019-12-11 05:30 - 19:30 | Lightner Museum, 75 King St., St. Augustine, Florida, 32084
ANN BROWNING MASTERS Ph.D.
Join the Lightner Museum and St. Augustine’s literary local author, Ann Browning Masters, for an entertaining evening of poetry and prose. This engaging presentation of content from Dr. Master’s book “Floridanos, Menorcans, Cattle-Whip Crackers: Poetry of St. Augustine” is designed to be part of “Creative St. Augustine: Enlightened Artists, Literary Locals, and Historic Heroes of the Ancient City.” Poetry from this collection has been published in anthologies and journals, and read at conferences, festivals, and recorded for the Florida State Historical Archives. Following the speaker’s presentation and question and answer opportunity, Dr. Masters will be on hand for a book signing event. Reservations are required.

CHRISTMAS PARADE
2019-12-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
The Parade begins at the Shrine of our Lady of La Leche at the Mission of Nombre de Dios, 27 Ocean Ave.From there it will travel South on San Marco Ave, to Castillo Dr., then to Avenida Menendez. The parade then turns right onto Cathedral Pl and then North on Cordova St. and ends behind the Visitors Information Center.

Menorcan Family Picnic
2019-10-19 11:00 - 15:00 | Faver Dykes State Park, United States
Fried Chicken,
Plates, forks & water will be provided.
Please provide your own beverage & chairs
Please bring a covered dish or a dessert
We need to know if you’re coming so we buy enough chicken for everyone.
Call Lea Craig at (904) 217 – 8350. Please call after 5 p.m.
Fees
Admission to Faver Dykes State Park

$5 per vehicle. Please use the honor box to pay fees. Correct change is required. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle.
$4 Single Occupant Vehicle.

Bring the kids. Playgrounds are available
Sandi Stratton will give a talk on the History of Pellicer Creek

St. Ambrose Fall Fair
2019-10-13 12:00 - 16:00 | St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 6070 Church Rd, Elkton, FL, 32033, United States
Family friendly with Good Food, Hay Rides, 50/50 drawings, Entertainment, Kids Games
and more.

Floridanos and Menorcans: Spain Still Lives Here
2019-10-06 14:00 - 15:00 | St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, Florida, 32084
Dr. Ann Browning Masters at the Hispanic Culture Film Festival
Presentation: Dr. Ann Browning Masters – “Floridanos and Menorcans: Spain Still Lives Here”. A discussion on the presence of Spain through the Floridano and Menorcan descendants still living in Florida. Additionally, she will provide the historical timelines of these two Hispanic groups; sharing from her writing some of the bold, humorous, and sometimes heart-tugging Floridano and Menorcan oral traditions.
Sunday, October 6th at the St. Augustine Art Association 22 Marine St, St. Augustine, FL. Time: 2-3 p.m.

Ann Browning Masters. Dr. Ann Browning Masters is a founding board member of the Los Floridanos Society, a heritage association for descendants of First Spanish Period settlers in St. Augustine. She is a long-time member of the Menorcan Cultural Society, a heritage association for descendants of Italian, Greek and Menorcan (Balearic Island) settlers who arrived in St. Augustine in 1777. Her Floridano heritage began with the 1602 marriage of Elena Gonzalez and Diego Alvarez in St. Augustine. Her Menorcan heritage includes the Greek, Italian, and Menorcan family names of Cercopoly, Mabrumati, Pacetti, Canova, Rogero, and Pellicer. Her married name of Masters is an Anglicization of the Menorcan name Mestre or Maestre.
In 2015 she was knighted by the St. Augustine Easter Festival for her dedication in promoting St. Augustine’s Spanish heritage. A St. Augustine heritage native, she is a 12th generation Floridian.
Dr. Masters is the author of Floridanos, Menorcans, Cattle-Whip Crackers: Poetry of St. Augustine, published by the Florida Historical Society Press. Now in its second printing, her book has been described by Florida Poet Laureate Peter Meinke as “…no better introduction to America’s oldest city. These poems and commentaries are knowledgeable, eloquent and affectionate, capturing St. Augustine’s history, beauty, people, and food, along with its magical ambience.” Florida poet Lola Haskins has said that “Ann Browning Masters is not only an authentic Floridian but also a talented and generous writer who can bring the many voices of our past as alive as if they were sitting on our porches beside us, right here, right now, telling us stories. Do. Not. Miss her.
Her writing from this collection has been published in anthologies and journals, read at literary and historical conferences, recognized at the Florida Folk Festival, and recorded for the Florida State Historical Archives. She continues to read from her writing on Floridanos and Menorcans in the Eckerd College Road Scholar program. She served on the Board of Directors of the St. Augustine Historical Society, and continues as a member of its Journal of History Editorial Board.
