Presenting the Past to the Present for the Future
Join us on the first Saturday in March in the reenactment of the “1668 Sack of St. Augustine.” During the day a 17 century-style military encampment will be open to the public at the Colonial Quarter Living History Museum. Our local historians, play host to drills, demonstrations and living history interpretation from 10:00 AM to … Continue reading "Searle’s Raid"
July 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"
Historic Florida Militia, Inc. is pleased to announce the 'Saunter' program in association with the St Johns County Cultural Council. Living history interpreters present a timeline of St. Augustine's colonial history in the town's historic district from the City Gates down St. George Street to Aviles Street, the oldest street in the United … Continue reading "Timeline Saunter"
Our saunter originally scheduled for earlier this month was cancelled due to the unpredictable weather forecasts. We have rescheduled for Saturday August 28. We will meet at the Spanish bakery at 5:30pm. As we have been doing all along, we will saunter along Saint George Street from 6:00pm until 8:30pm. This is a timeline saunter. … Continue reading "Saunter Makeup Event"
ST. AUGUSTINE'S 456th CELEBRATION! All are welcome to celebrate the founding of St. Augustine, Florida. The 456th Founder’s Day celebration is Saturday, Sept. 4, at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios, 101 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. Parking is free. Sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of St. … Continue reading "The 456th Founder’s Day Celebration"
Historic Florida Militia, Inc. is pleased to announce the 'Saunter' program in association with the St Johns County Cultural Council. Living history interpreters present a timeline of St. Augustine's colonial history in the town's historic district from the City Gates down St. George Street to Aviles Street, the oldest street in the United … Continue reading "Timeline Saunter"