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Menorcan Heritage Celebration
The 243rd anniversary of the Menorcans in St. Augustine will be recognized Saturday, March 7 when the Menorcan Heritage Celebration is celebrated from 11am to 3pm at the 1760s Llambias House, located at 31 St. Francis St. All are invited, and admission is free. Speakers will detail a variety of subjects, with Archaeologist Nicholas Budsberg, from the Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program (LAMP), talking about his recent trip to Minorca.
Other speakers will include Educator and Historian Sandi Stratton, presenting at 11:30am about Menorcans in Florida and some interesting comments about the Llambias House itself. In the garden of the Llambias House at 12:30pm, Michelle Reyna will present her Menorcan skit including the singing of the famous Menorcan folk song “Fromarjardis.” The day will be marked by Menorcan family culture including Menorcan Clam Chowder, Menorcan Pilau (a rice dish) and desserts, available for a donation from 11am to 2pm.
The event also will feature mullet net making, storytelling and songs, showing of family crests, Menorcan T-shirts and books, and Datil Pepper products, such as sauces, mustard, and jellies. Datil Pepper plants also will be available for purchase.