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"

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]"