St. Augustine 450th Commemoration Commission Act of 2007

H.R. 4258 would establish a federal commission to plan and oversee the 450th anniversary celebration of the founding of St. Augustine, Florida, which took place in 2015. The commission would be responsible for coordinating events, programs, and educational activities that highlight the city’s historical significance as the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the contiguous United States. For citizens, this bill aimed to support local tourism and historical preservation while providing a national platform to recognize the diverse cultural heritage of the region.