To Our Educator Friends and Homeschooling Parents
We understand these are difficult times. At the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum education is our passion. We are taking this opportunity to help our educator friends discover the very important and unique history of not only the Ximenez-Fatio House, but St. Augustine. On this page you will find materials to help fulfill your requirements as well as fun activities for students of all ages.
If there are any special requests for further information or a specific topic, please reach out to Dr. Roger Smith at [email protected] with any requests.
Jigsaw Puzzle Fun!
Click on the pictures below to see if you can solve
these digital jigsaw puzzles!
Loo Game
Lanterloo or simply, Loo, was a very popular card game in the 18th and 19th centuries. Visitors to Miss Fatio’s were said to have played the game in the evenings after dinner in the guest parlor. Visitors to the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum will see a Loo table and game set ready for the next tournament!
China Tea Set
Boarders at Miss Fatio’s were welcomed with a soothing cup of tea or coffee to warm up with on chilly nights in front of her many fireplaces.
Embroidery
The Ximenez-Fatio House Museum has many fine examples of 18th and 19th century embroidery on display. Ladies started to learn embroidery and sewing from a young age. Techniques were passed down from generation to generation and practiced many hours at home.
Hat Bath
This hat bath would have been the ultimate luxury in its day! After many days or weeks of traveling to St. Augustine a nice hot bath would have been a welcome sight upon checking in to our boarding house!
The Ximenez-Fatio House Museum
The Ximenez-Fatio House Museum was built in 1798 by Andres Ximenez for his family. This historic landmark is one of St. Augustine’s finest examples of Spanish Colonial architecture.
Antique Rocking Horse
Did you have a rocking horse as a child? This classic toy was as popular in 1860 as it is today. This horse has a mane made from real horse hair and is hand painted!
Necessary Chair
A “necessary chair” was a absolute necessity in the Victorian Era! Most homes did not have indoor plumbing and chamber pots were difficult to use, especially for those who were ill. This wooden chair was modified and a chamber pot was installed to make it more comfortable for the user.
Pleating Iron
Staying up to date with the most current fashions was very important to our wealthy clientele. This pleating iron would have been used in our wash house to perfect the pleats in our guests clothing. Miss Fatio’s surely hosted the most fashionable tourists in St. Augustine!
Heston the Cat
Meet Heston, our courtyard cat! Heston is well fed and taken care of and in return he takes care of our house. Before commercial exterminators were the norm, cats would have helped homeowners keep their houses and outbuildings pest free. Not only is he a good mouser, he is very handsome!
Click the picture to check out our Ximenez-Fatio House Museum coloring book for the little ones!
Boarding House Venn Diagram and Advertising Brochure Activity
After viewing our virtual tours, and reviewing our 10 Reason to Visit today and in the 1800’s, students can see up close how different life was in the early 1800’s. This activity has students complete a Venn Diagram to discover the differences in life then and now. To enhance the activity, students can create their own brochure advertising their own boarding house business. Click the picture to get started!
