History
The Pena-Peck House is an Historic House Museum, built circa 1750 of native coquina for the Royal Spanish Treasurer, Juan Estevan de Pena. Home to two British-Period Governors, John Moultrie and Patrick Tonyn. The latter conducted official business here after the Revolutionary war until 1785, making this the last official seat of British government in North America, south of Canada. The home was owned by the Peck family from 1837 to 1931, and now belongs to the City of St. Augustine. It is maintained by the Woman's Exchange. Tours conducted by members and volunteers of the Woman's Exchange cover the 264 year history of the house, and feature paintings by Felix de Crano and William Staples Down and other local artists. The collection is currently undergoing restoration. A donation of $5 per person is suggested for tours. The Woman's Exchange has operated a gift shop featuring hand-crafted items made by women from across the USA in the Pena-Peck House since 1932.
Specialties
Tours of this historic home, circa 1750 are conducted by members and volunteers of the Woman's Exchange. Available for weddings and other special occasions. Gift Shop on premises features hand-crafted items made in the USA. Luncheons in the garden in the Spring and Fall are available by reservation only, and feature a menu specially created for that day. Please ask us for more information.