Historic Florida Militia will present the 30th annual reenactment of Sir Francis Drake’s raid on old St. Augustine on Saturday, June 1st from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Drake’s Raid is an annual event that re-creates this historic raid that occurred on June 6, 1586, when 2,000 Englishmen in 23 ships attacked the Spanish settlement […]
Last month a new monument was erected in Jacksonville Beach commemorating the tragic death of 19 men on the SS Gulfamerica, a tanker attacked by Nazi U-Boats in 1942. Local historian, Scott Grant, will be at the Main Library presenting on the horrifying attack that happened so close to Jacksonville Beach that the explosion was […]
The historic Tolomato Cemetery hosts guided tours of the grounds on the third Saturday of every month from 11 am to 3 pm. The grounds were in use as a cemetery from the 18th century until 1864 and is the final resting place to some 1,000 St. Augustinians. This guided tour encourages attendees to come […]
Anastasia State Park is hosting a free program, “A Historical Look Into the Old Spanish Quarries,” on Wednesday, July 10, and Saturday, July 27 from 9-10am. Participants will learn about the coquina that was used to build the Castillo de San Marcos was and how it was extracted at the Old Spanish Quarry, which is now […]
The historic Tolomato Cemetery hosts guided tours of the grounds on the third Saturday of every month from 11 am to 3 pm. The grounds were in use as a cemetery from the 18th century until 1864 and is the final resting place to some 1,000 St. Augustinians. This guided tour encourages attendees to come […]
At the Lightner After Hours guests enjoy an early evening of music by talented local musician Ramona, cocktails, light appetizers, and the elegant surroundings of this beautiful and unique historical museum in St. Augustine. This month we’re mixing it up with special guest Ashley Rose Conway of Craft and Cocktails. Join Ashley for a cocktail […]
Anastasia State Park is hosting a free program, “A Historical Look Into the Old Spanish Quarries,” on Wednesday, July 10, and Saturday, July 27 from 9-10am. Participants will learn about the coquina that was used to build the Castillo de San Marcos was and how it was extracted at the Old Spanish Quarry, which is now […]
The historic Tolomato Cemetery hosts guided tours of the grounds on the third Saturday of every month from 11 am to 3 pm. The grounds were in use as a cemetery from the 18th century until 1864 and is the final resting place to some 1,000 St. Augustinians. This guided tour encourages attendees to come […]
Undoubtedly the most notable landmark in the entire city of St. Augustine, the Castillo de San Marcos, also known as just “The Fort” by many locals, is over three centuries old. This year, the landmark will be around 324 years old so in celebration, admission to the site is free on the selected day. Bring […]
The454th-anniversary commemoration of Menéndez’ Landing, Founders’ Day and First Thanksgiving event will be held on September 7, 2019. This historical event is celebrated in St. Augustine each year on the Saturday closest to Sept. 8. The celebration starts at the Mission Nombre de Dios with a re-enactment of the landing of Pedro Menendez and his […]
