St. Augustine Oldest Store Museum Experience

4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.8 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
St. Augustine Oldest Store Museum Experience
4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.8 out of 5 stars
5 reviews

Step back in time to the age of the consumer boom and discover the best time saving miracles from 1900. This unique museum experience is like walking into a Sears Roebuck catalogue from 1908! Meet the proprieter Mr C. F Hamblen, and enjoy a fun day out.

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Highlights

  • Watch the clerks demonstrate the very latest inventions for turn-of-the-century living
  • Step back in time and discover the latest and best time saving miracles from 1900
  • Learn about the consumer needs of customers in 1900, such as worm syrup, or a goat powered washing machine!
  • Enjoy a unique and fun tour ideal for all the family

Full description

If you have ever wondered about consumerism in the early 1900s, than this museum tour is for you. Step back into at the oldest store in St. Augustine and discover all the latest time saving miracles.

Watch in amazement as the friendly clerks, butcher, and snake oil salesman demonstrate the very latest inventions for turn-of-the-century living. See steam-driven tractors and a goat powered washing machine! For any aches and pains get a lo-down on the latest tonics and elixirs, and learn about the notorious worm syrup.

See corsets for ladies, and collars for men. Join the enthralled crowds watching a demonstration of the newest model of corn sheller, or learn about the vast guns and ammunitions industry. Mr C.F Hamblen, the proprietor, will be more than happy to show you around.

This is one of the most unique attractions in South Florida, and offers a great insight into the consumer needs of a bygone age.

Includes

  • Admission
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Meet at The Oldest Store, located on the same site as the Old Jail, 167 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084.

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What to bring

  • Cash

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking
  • Alcohol and drugs

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 5 reviews

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GetYourGuide traveler – United StatesNovember 2, 2024 – Verified booking
The young man stayed in role and was well informed of the history and products of the era. His presentation was not only entertaining but educational as well.
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GetYourGuide traveler – United StatesApril 17, 2023 – Verified booking
This was a fun tour. Very good tour guide. Funny & informative
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GetYourGuide traveler – February 4, 2020 – Verified booking
was so well done. the interactions btwn actors and the animatrons was super

Product ID: 21897

Activity provider:Historic Tours of America**-St Augustine

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