$557K in expenses

The university of florida and ufhsa rehabilitate and protect the historic structures in ST. Augustine as well as repurpose some of the properties and stimulate economic activity. Ongoing academic partnerships include the smathers libraries operation of government house library for archival research. Additionally, the college of design, construction and planning's preservation institute ST. Augustine operates an architectural conservation laboratory within governors house. The uf harn museum of art's vickers collection exhibit opened at governor's house museum in 2022 with a refresh in late fiscal year 2023, and a planned update in 2025. That art exhibit continues to draw impressive visitation. Ufhsa initiated an annual history festival in partnership with other local authentic heritage tourism venues in 2022. The festival has been very well received by visitors and locals growing each year and celebrating its third year in fiscal year 2024. Partners in the festival include uf ifas extension service and florida-friendly landscaping program. Tourism and economic opportunity have remained strong in ST. Augustine, while interest in the academic/research programs that ufhsa supports has also thrived. Demand for commercial and residential leases in downtown ST. Augustine remains strong, along with growing demand for special event venue rental space, thus ensuring continued revenue streams. Accordingly, the ufhsa program looks forward to continued success in meeting its mission for historic preservation and education.