St Augustine Guided Tour of the Oldest Store Museum With Historic Roleplay
by Historic Tours Of America
Overview
This visit to St Augustine's Oldest Store Museum lasts between one and three hours and includes admission to the site. You will meet Mr. C.F. Hamblen, the proprietor, and see local actors playing roles such as clerks, a butcher, and a snake oil salesman who demonstrate inventions and products from the turn of the 20th century. The museum holds over 100,000 items, including unusual objects like a steam-driven tractor, worm syrup, a goat-powered washing machine, tonics, corsets, farm equipment, and more. The actors add humor and historical context to make the experience engaging. Physical distancing measures are in place, and masks are recommended but not mandatory. Transportation, food, and drinks are not included. The museum is closed on Christmas Day.
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Oldest Store Museum
Local actors and storytellers bring the turn-of-the-century items and inventions to life with history and humor. The museum contains over 100,000 items including a steam-driven tractor, tonics, elixirs, farm equipment, collars, corsets, a corn sheller, worm syrup, and a goat-powered washing machine. Visitors get an interactive look at life in that era during their two-hour visit.
120 min
Historic Tours of America - St. Augustine, FL
This experience is provided by Historic Tours of America.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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