Discover First America! Program Adventure

Discover First America! Series is back. This six-part FREE program features educational and entertaining information on St. Augustine's history through presentations, re-enactment, music, dance and sometimes food demonstrations! Each series will begin at 7 p.m. with the doors opening at 6 p.m. for seating, lobby displays, information and book signings.December 5, 2013 - Calling All Tories and Patriots, Too! Towne MeetingThe British take over Lewis Auditorium to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the British reign and the eve of St. Augustine's annual British Nightwatch. Guests will be entertained by Jesse Fish, a British Colonial entrepreneur and opportunist. His unique personality and wit will keep the audience guessing!British Colonial scholar and professor emeritus at the University of North Florida, Daniel Schafer, will recount life and politics in British controlled St. Augustine.The night will close with entertaining colonial dance and demonstrations. Tour St. Augustine and City Walks are sponsoring this adventure program.St. Augustine 450th Commemoration passports will be distributed to all participants. Souvenir stampings in the passport will be provided at each program to record your attendance at each series.2013 Dates: Nov. 6 - Secrets of the Spanish Colonial ArchivesDec. 5 - Calling All Tories and Patriots Too! Towne Meeting2014 Dates: Jan. 8 - Journey: Vignettes of St. Augustine's African-American HistoryJan. 19 - Let Freedom RingFeb. 26 - Fortress of Freedom: The Story of Fort MoseMarch 12 - In White AmericaWhat is the Discover First America! Series? - The FREE Discover First America! Program is an interactive and always entertaining series that highlights and explore important facets of St. Augustine's rich history and culture. This program will be held at Lewis Auditorium located at Flagler College at 14 Granada Street. The program is presented by the St. Augustine 450th Commemoration in partnership with Flagler College, Florida Power & Light Company, and each program sponsor.Call (904) 819-6400 or visit http://staugustine-450.com/discover-first-america-program-adventure-series-4/ for more information. The program is FREE and open to the public.