Ladies Memorial Association of St Augustine Inc

History

Our Roots

In 1861, Florida joined the Confederacy, and William earned the rank of general, inspiring us to support the cause.

I cared for William’s children and volunteered as a nurse for wounded soldiers.

The War

Nursing Duty

Field Hospital

1861 – 1862

I cared for William’s children and volunteered as a nurse for wounded soldiers.

Family Care

Home Front

1861 – 1865

Watching over William’s four children kept hope alive during uncertain times.

Our Past

Snapshots from the early days of the Confederate cause in St. Augustine.

A woman in a nurse's uniform is holding a baby on her lap. The woman has curly hair and is smiling gently at the baby. The baby is wearing a sleeveless outfit and is looking slightly off to the side with a curious expression. They are sitting on a set of wooden steps, creating a simple, intimate scene.
A group of women and children, dressed in early 20th-century attire, gather inside a train car. They appear to be listening to a nurse or healthcare worker standing at a table, wearing a uniform and white cap. The interior of the car includes small windows along both sides, and shelves at the top hold various containers or equipment.
A vintage banner with a lighthouse illustration in the center, framed by orange and purple fabric. At the top, the words 'Florence Nightingale' are embroidered, and at the bottom, 'Crimea' is displayed. The banner has fringes at the bottom edge.
A historical black and white photo of a brick building with a sign reading 'Baby Clinic'. Several women in vintage nursing uniforms, along with infants, are standing and seated outside on the steps. The architecture features white wooden trim and a decorative fence encloses the front.

War Diaries