The 454th anniversary commemoration of Menéndez’ Landing, Founders’ Day and First Thanksgiving event will be held on the weekend after Labor Day at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park and at Nombre de Diós Mission grounds. A re-enactment of Menéndez' landing will take place at Mission Nombre de Diós on Saturday, September 8 at 10:00 … Continue reading "Menendez Landing"

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"