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Drake’s Raid-cancelled

Colonial Quarter Museum 33 Saint George St, Saint Augustine, FL, United States

The annual Drake's Raid event commemorates the attack of the land and naval forces of Sir Francis Drake against Spanish San Agustín in 1586. Encampment setup will take place at the Colonial Quarter Living History Museum. On Friday evening at 5:30 p.m., re-enactors portraying Spaniards will meet downtown to announce the arrival of Drake and … Continue reading "Drake’s Raid-cancelled"

Hewitt’s Sawmill and Dam – Patriot Nightwatch

Florida Agricultural Museum 7900 N Old Kings Rd, Palm Coast, FL, United States

On the Saturday before the 4th of July, the Florida Agricultural Museum is host to a special presentation at the archeological site of Hewitt's Sawmill (across the road from the museum). It is a time set aside to honor John Hewitt, master carpenter who, in 1770, built a water-powered "flutter wheel" saw mill with a … Continue reading "Hewitt’s Sawmill and Dam – Patriot Nightwatch"

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First Thanksgiving

Founain of Youth Arch Park 11 Magnolia Ave, Saint Augustine, FL, United States

Historic 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"

Colonial Night Watch [Cancelled]

Colonial Quarter Museum 33 Saint George St, Saint Augustine, FL, United States

British Regulars, Spanish troops and East Florida Rangers 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 with musket firings in … Continue reading "Colonial Night Watch [Cancelled]"

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Searle’s Raid

Colonial Quarter Museum 33 Saint George St, Saint Augustine, FL, United States

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"