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THE XIMENEZ-FATIO HOUSE

Annual Membership Program

In honor of the 226th anniversary of the construction of the Ximenez-Fatio House, we are launching a new annual membership program!

Annual membership starts at just $50 and includes exclusive perks and privileges such as complimentary admission, Fig Tree Gift Shop discounts, and early access to our unique programming and events.

Annual membership at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum provides critical support to the sustainability of the museum property and grounds. It allows us to continue our mission of historic preservation, restoration, and education. Without these very important funds, we could not continue the legacy of the women who worked tirelessly to provide for their families and guests for 226+ years.

Thank you to our current and future members for your support! 

For questions or to learn more about our Membership program please contact Hannah Rose, Administrative and Membership Coordinator at [email protected]

Our Annual Memberships

All Memberships include a Quarterly Newsletter, Email updates, and Early Access to Special Tours and Events.

Meet Louisa

Louisa Fatio

Louisa Fatio was a highly educated woman of her time, speaking seven languages, and owning a large personal library. She owned the boarding house through Florida’s succession from the union, the Union occupation of St. Augustine during the Civil War, and the Reconstruction Era without ever selling any part of the property. The National Society of Colonial Dames of America in the State of Florida purchased the property from Ms. Fatio’s nephew in 1939.

Louisa's Locals: $50

Available to all St. Johns County Residents and all Florida University and College Students

INCLUDES:

  • Unlimited admission to the museum for one (1) guest
  • 10% discount at the Fig Tree Gift Shop
  • Quarterly Newsletter and e-mail updates
  • Early access and discounts to special events
PURCHASE

Meet Rosa

Rosa

Little is known about Rosa, a mulatto woman enslaved by the Ximenez family. However, her documentation as the Ximenez’ slave is evidence that it was not just the privileged hands of the elite that made this building a business success in its various iterations, but the invisible hands of the unpaid workers who ensured the prosperity of the owners’ families and enterprises. Through diligent research and primary sources, we are working toward learning more about Rosa’s story and hope to share our discoveries with our guests very soon.

Remembering Rosa: $75

Available to the public and NSCDA Members

INCLUDES:

  • Unlimited admission to the museum for one (1) guest
  • 10% discount at the Fig Tree Gift Shop
  • Quarterly Newsletter and e-mail updates
  • Early access and discounts to special events
PURCHASE

Meet Eliza

Eliza Whitehurst

Eliza Whitehurst was a widowed mother of two who moved from Charleston, South Carolina to St. Augustine, Florida to become the first manager of the boarding house in the 1830s. At the time, the lodging was known as “Mrs. Whitehurst’s boarding house.” She lived on the second floor of the boarding house, perhaps with her older children.

Enterprising Eliza: $125

Available to the public and NSCDA Members

INCLUDES:

  • Family Membership: Unlimited admission to the museum for two (2) adults and two (2) children
  • 10% discount at the Fig Tree Gift Shop
  • Quarterly Newsletter and e-mail updates
  • Early access and discounts to special events
  • Annual NARM and ROAM Memberships
PURCHASE

Meet Juana

Juana Ximenez

Juana was the first mother of the house. When she was twenty-two, her husband, Andres Ximenez, commissioned this structure to be built as a business location and family dwelling. For the next four years, she took care of her children in this house before her untimely death at the age of twenty-six in 1802. Juana’s father was a well-known Minorcan carpenter. He was one of three Minorcans who marched to St. Augustine from New Smyrna to seek asylum for their people. He also took care of Juana and Andres’ remaining children after Juana died.

First Lady Juana: $250

Available to the public and NSCDA Members

INCLUDES:

  •  Unlimited admission to the museum for the Cardholder and two (2) guests
  • 10% discount at the Fig Tree Gift Shop
  • Quarterly Newsletter and e-mail updates
  • Early access and discounts to special events
  • Annual NARM and ROAM Memberships
  • Discounts to local Aviles Street Businesses
PURCHASE

Meet Sarah

Sarah Petty Anderson

Sarah Petty Dunn Anderson (1782–1869) was born in North Carolina and raised in Florida and the West Indies. After inheriting land and wealth, she and her family owned several plantations, including Dunlawton, which was destroyed during the Second Seminole War. Fleeing to St. Augustine, she purchased a boarding house in 1838—today part of the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum—and rented rooms to visitors. She later moved to Tallahassee, where she died in 1869.

Sarah's Supporters: $500

Available to the public and NSCDA Members

INCLUDES:

  •  Unlimited admission to the museum for the Cardholder and three (3) guests
  • 10% discount at the Fig Tree Gift Shop
  • Quarterly Newsletter and e-mail updates
  • Early access and discounts to special events
  • Annual NARM and ROAM Memberships
  • Discounts to local Aviles Street Businesses
PURCHASE

The National Society of Colonial Dames of America in the State of Florida has complied with the registration requirements of Chapter 496, Florida Statutes, the Solicitation of Contributions Act. Registration Number: CH16243. “A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.”

Help preserve the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum!

After 225+ years of use, hurricanes and general wear and tear, the ongoing preservation, restoration, and overall maintenance is an ongoing process. By making a donation, you are ensuring the character, culture, and history will remain intact for current and future generations. Every contribution received is directly contributing to the preservation of these vital spaces, safeguarding their rich history for generations to come.
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Please Note:

We will be closed on Wednesday, May 21st. Regular operating hours will resume on Thursday, May 22nd. 

Thank you, we look forward to seeing you soon!