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 States. Participants present themselves to the general public in the garb and gear of the city's military and civilian colonial environs from 1513 to 1784 and answer questions related to St. Augustine's rich history, pose for pictures with tourists and visitors, and provide information about the Historic…

Historic Florida Militia is proud to present a week-long celebration to commemorate the Birthday of St Augustine's founder) Pedro Menendez. Historic Florida Militia, in cooperation with the City of St. Augustine, The Fountain of Youth Archeological Park, The Colonial Quarter and the St. John's Cultural Council, will feature several events throughout the week. Historic Florida Militia is a not-far-profit 501(c)3 organization.

A Classical Violin Concert will be held at the Mission Nombre de Dios 7pm to 10pm. This violin was made from the Turkish walnut shards from Pedro Menendez's coffin that currently is on display at the Mission. It was Dr. Hentz, a Winter Haven resident that was given the shards and used them to make the backs of 2 violins in 1929. He was a noted to make violins that were of highest quality in the world. Upon his death,…

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 4:00 PM. The reenactment of the sacking and burning of the town will commence Saturday evening at 4:30 PM in the old city. This event…

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 reciprocating blade capable of cutting 1,500 board feet of lumber each day. This became critical to the growth of St. Augustine.  As the American Revolution…

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 the Colonial Quarter throughout the day. Colonial Quarter Stage hosts performances of living historians in period clothing. Our participants portray a “living history.” Please join…