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"
Drake’s Raid will take place on May 14th, 2022. Encampment set up at the Oldest House Museum and will begin on Thursday, May 12th after 5:00pm, Friday, May 13th and Saturday, May 14th, from 10:00a to 5:00pm. Camp breakdown will be Sunday, May 15th before 12 noon.
EFR has been contacted by Jim Bravico, Commandant/President of the Marine corps league, Detachment 708, and President Guardian Foundation. The group is located in Brooksville, FL. The Marine corps league detachment 708 is the largest detachment in the southeast. They are 400 strong in membership with associates of 175 and family and friends we number … Continue reading "Battle of Lexington and Concord – Sponsored by the Guardian Foundation"
In conjunction with some local Constitution Day celebrations, this day will be focused on Castillo's Revolutionary War history. Brush off your Redcoats, East Florida Ranger kits, or any other Fort St. Mark-appropriate British attire for the day. Cannon firing demonstrations will be provided by the Royal Navy. NOTE TO REMEMBER: If you are bringing a … Continue reading "Constitution Day Celebration at the Castillo"
November 11, Friday before the even has been set aside as an "education day" for school field trip groups. November 12 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Open to the Public with Free Admission Pioneer Day is about pioneer and Seminole life demonstrations, live music, a Florida-made market, and kids' activities. EFR and Seminole friends … Continue reading "30th Anniversary Pioneer Day at Shingle Creek 2022"