Castillo by Candlelight Tour: Through the Darkness

On Saturday, February 21, 2015, the Castillo de San Marcos will honor African American History Month with a special candlelight tour that will explore some of the major historical figures and events of the African experience in St. Augustine. 

This is a free ticketed nighttime event, with tour times at 6:30, 7:00, 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. The rich history of African Americans in St. Augustine will be explored through exhibits, conversation, and interpretive vignettes on the tours.

Admission: Tickets are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis and may be reserved in advance at the ticket booth or by phone by calling (904) 829-6506, ext. 232. Space is limited. 

When? Saturday, February 21, 2015, at 6:30, 7:00, 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. 

Where? The Castillo de San Marcos is located at 1 S. Castillo Dr. in downtown St. Augustine.

For more information on these events, please contact Park Ranger Ted Johnson at (904) 829-6506, ext. 279, or visit here.

About the Castillo: The Castillo de San Marcos is the oldest masonry fort in the continental United States. It is a large Spanish stone fortress built to protect and defend Spain's claims in the New World. It's a National Monument and, at over 315 years old, it's the oldest structure in the entire city! At the fort visitors will find plenty to explore, from the numerous rooms that once housed soldiers and prisoners of every era, to the large interior courtyard and gun deck which offers a great view of the city.