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Men of Menendez Monthly Meeting
Fountain of Youth Arch Park - Globe Room 11 Magnolia Ave, St Augustine, FL, United StatesGarrison Monthly Meeting
City of St Augustine Financial Servives Building 50 Bridge St - North Entrance, St Augustine, FL, United StatesKingsley Heritage Celebration: Fort George Island Through the Ages
Kingsley Plantation 11676 Palmetto Ave, Jacksonville, FL, United StatesThis event celebrates the 6000 years of history that is represented physically on Fort George Island. The Island was part of Gov Tonyn’s Plantation during British period 1763-1784. Stations will include the First Spanish Period Mission San Juan del Puerto, British Period Fort St. George, 19th century plantation life, and early 20th century recreation. Total … Continue reading "Kingsley Heritage Celebration: Fort George Island Through the Ages"
First Thanksgiving
Founain of Youth Arch Park 11 Magnolia Ave, Saint Augustine, FL, United StatesHistoric Florida Militia in cooperation with the Fountain of Youth Archeological Park will commemorate the 455th anniversary of the fountain of our ancient city by Pedro Menendez de Aviles. The celebration will be on September 5th starting at 11:am at the Fountain of Youth. The ceremony will start at 11:00 am with a cannon firing. … Continue reading "First Thanksgiving"
Florida Joins the USA, 1821 Commemoration
Fountain of Youth Archeological Park 11 Magnolia Ave, St. Augustine, FL, United StatesJuly 10th 2021 marks the 200th Anniversary of Florida becoming a United States Territory. To commemorate this occasion, The Historic Florida Militia along with its partners, the City of St. Augustine, the University of Florida and the Fountain of Youth Archeological Park will present a weekend long event. Starting on Friday, July 9th and continuing … Continue reading "Florida Joins the USA, 1821 Commemoration"
Event Planning Meeting for HFM Organizations
Founain of Youth Arch Park 11 Magnolia Ave, Saint Augustine, FL, United StatesAttention everyone. There will be a joint Historic Florida Militia/Garrison/Men of Menendez meeting Wednesday Sept 1. The meeting will be held at the Fountain of Youth and starts at 7:00pm. Everyone, both members and non-members are welcome to attend. This will be an important meeting because we will be discussing and finalizing roles for The … Continue reading "Event Planning Meeting for HFM Organizations"
Colonial Night Watch [Setup]
Colonial Quarter Museum 33 Saint George St, Saint Augustine, FL, United StatesBritish Regulars, Spanish troops and East Florida Rangers will be preparing to demonstrate musket firing on the Castillo South Lawn. In Town, the Colonial Quarter museum is open to the public. There you will find a military encampment representing British, Spanish and East Florida Ranger troops. Many accoutrements of the period are on display along … Continue reading "Colonial Night Watch [Setup]"
Colonial Night Watch
Colonial Quarter Museum 33 Saint George St, Saint Augustine, FL, United StatesThe event, “St Augustine Colonial Night Watch”, is held the first weekend in December. Night Watch activities are scheduled in various locations in the City of St. Augustine. Activities start at 10 am and continue at both the Colonial Quarter museum and the Castillo de Marcos. Period camp sites are open to visitors in the … Continue reading "Colonial Night Watch"
Colonial Night Watch
Colonial QuarterEncampment set up on Friday, Dec. 2nd after 3 pm. Event begins on Saturday, Dec. 3rd. from 10 AM to 4 PM Encampment BREAKDOWN ends on Sunday, Dec. 4th by 1 PM. Torchlight Parade begins at 7 PM from the Castillo de San Marcos For those participating in the School Tours on Friday: Encampment set … Continue reading "Colonial Night Watch"