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Karpeles Manuscript Library Museums

Name: Karpeles Manuscript Library Museums
Address: 105 Street George St, Saint Augustine, FL, 32084, US
Telephone: +14073767705
Price range: Not applicable

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Karpeles Manuscript Library Museums

Museums nationwide, founded in 1983 by David & Marsha Karpeles to inspire curiosity & learning.

The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museums have the primary mission to preserve the writings of great authors, scientists, composers, philosophers, statesmen, sovereigns and leaders, from all periods in world history. All admissions, as well as outreach program services, are provided free of charge to the public. The eleven Museums around the country strive to promote literacy and education. Exhibits are created around a particular theme and rotated every four months.

08/31/2026

What if you could meet history- not through a textbook, but through the handwriting of the people who lived it?

As the 'St. Augustine Entertainer' beautifully writes, “A manuscript is a different kind of treasure: a time machine, one that connects us directly to a person, a place and a moment in time.”

Inside the historic Sanchez-Burt House, you can see Einstein’s handwritten calculations, Walt Disney animation drawings, a letter signed by President James K. Polk, an 800-year-old parchment, and so much more.

These aren’t just documents. They’re traces of human lives- mistakes, ideas, emotions, decisions and dreams preserved on paper.

Come experience history at your fingertips. Admission is free.

📍 Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum | 105 St George St., St. Augustine, FL

08/29/2026

🇺🇸 A firm declaration of independence.

On November 22, 1777, the Continental Congress made its position clear: any treaty with Great Britain had to recognize the full independence of the United States. 📜

08/27/2026

📜 Science meets public service.

This handwritten letter, signed by Louis Pasteur and bearing a municipal stamp, offers a fascinating glimpse into the early efforts to make rabies vaccination accessible to those who could not afford it. From laboratory discovery to local action, the document highlights how Pasteur’s work helped transform medical breakthroughs into lifesaving public health efforts. 🧪💉

08/25/2026

🚀 Star Trek design, reimagined!

This concept artwork by Andy Probert presents an alternative docking station design, offering a fascinating glimpse into the creative process behind the iconic Star Trek universe. With bold ink lines, detailed shading, and visionary architecture, the piece shows how practicality and sci-fi imagination came together to shape the future of Star Trek. 🖖✨

See our Star Trek exhibit at our St. Augustine location!
(105 St George St)

08/23/2026

History, intrigue, and myth collide in the story of Lucretia Borgia 🏛️ This rare thank-you letter to Raynaldo Orsini offers a glimpse into the life of the woman behind the infamous reputation, challenging us to look beyond the legend and reconsider Lucretia’s role in her powerful family’s political intrigues. 📜

08/21/2026

A glimpse into Abraham Lincoln's early political career. 🗳️📜

This 1840 poll book from Jacksonville, Illinois, lists Lincoln, spelled “Abram Lincoln,” as a presidential elector for William Henry Harrison. The handwritten voter records offer a fascinating look at Lincoln's early involvement in politics, years before he became the 16th President of the United States.

08/19/2026

A glimpse into the words behind history. 📜🇺🇸

This heavily edited wartime speech draft connects the ideals of the Declaration of Independence with the global fight against tyranny during World War II. The handwritten revisions reveal the careful process of shaping a message about liberty, democracy, and unity in a world at war.

08/17/2026

From imagination to innovation. 🌊⚓️

This 1940 manuscript and annotated submarine sketch by inventor Simon Lake offers a fascinating look at the mind behind groundbreaking advancements in underwater technology. Inspired by Jules Verne, Lake helped turn the dream of exploring beneath the sea into reality, leaving a lasting mark on naval engineering.

08/15/2026

History doesn't always add up at first glance! 🧐📜

This fascinating document names Eli Whitney as a commissioner to the 1862 Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations in London. At first, the dates seem impossible, since the elder Eli Whitney died in 1825. The mystery is solved by a simple typo and a case of mistaken identity: the document refers to Eli Whitney Jr., son of the famous inventor. A great reminder to look closely at historical documents and question what we see!

08/13/2026

Just a few of the exhibits you can see for FREE at the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum in St. Augustine!

Check us out at 105 St. George St!

Address

105 Street George St
Saint Augustine, FL
32084

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 7pm
Tuesday	11am - 7pm
Wednesday	11am - 7pm
Thursday	11am - 7pm
Friday	11am - 7pm
Saturday	11am - 7pm
Sunday	11am - 6pm

Telephone

+14073767705

Website

http://www.karpeles.com/

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