The St. Photios Foundation, Inc. invites the public to participate in activities celebrating the 250 ^th anniversary of the first permanent settlement of Greeks in America.  Activities are planned at 6:00 p.m. from Tuesday, May 15- Saturday, May 19 ^th.  Please visit www.stphotios.org for a full list of activities.
 
Dr. Ann Browning Masters will speak at the Greek Week Celebration of the 250th anniversary of Greeks arriving in America on Friday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m.  Her talk, titled Sharing Memories of Our Heritage, will be held at the St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine.  A wine and cheese reception will precede the program at 6:00 p.m. 
 
As part of her talk, Masters will read from her book Floridanos, Menorcans, Cattle-Whip Crackers:  Poetry of St. Augustine. Now in its second printing, her book has been described by Florida Poet Laureate Peter Meinke as “... no better introduction to America's oldest city . These poems and commentaries are knowledgeable, eloquent and affectionate, capturing St. Augustine's history, beauty, people, and food, along with its magical ambience.” 
 
This program is free and open to the public.  St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine is located at 41 St. George Street, St. Augustine.  Reservations are available by calling Shrine Manager, Gina Bingman, at 904 829 8205.