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Historical Events

History is the backbone of St. Augustine and is ever present in many of the local events. Living history takes visitors back in time to imagine what life was like in the colonial days of St. Augustine. Historic re-enactments take place often to re-create the significant events in St. Augustine’s past. Annual re-enactments like the Founder’s Day event in St. Augustine or the Spanish Colonial Grand Muster both commemorate notable events during the Spanish colonial period. It is the history in St. Augustine that ties each visitor and resident together and is common in all of us since St. Augustine’s successful port helped shape the country.

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Historical Events

Wednesday, May 7th, 2025

The Government House will be featured as part of the St. Augustine History Festival.

St. Augustine History Fest, 2025

Wednesday, May 7 - Sunday, May 11, 2025 | Times and Locations Vary

St. Augustine hosts the fourth annual history festival in May of 2025.

The oldest U.S. city at sunset, as seen from the Argo, while near the Bridge of Lions

Tale Tellers of St. Augustine: "Stories from Florida's Past"

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Romanza presents five storytellers with five stories about St. Augustine.

The stained-glass windows and chandelier in the First Congregation Sons of Israel in St. Augustine.

St. Augustine History Fest Special Tours, 2025

Wednesday, May 7 - Sunday, May 11, 2025 | Times and Locations Vary

These historic properties offer free tours during one week in May.

Thursday, May 8th, 2025

The stained-glass windows and chandelier in the First Congregation Sons of Israel in St. Augustine.

St. Augustine History Fest Special Tours, 2025

Wednesday, May 7 - Sunday, May 11, 2025 | Times and Locations Vary

These historic properties offer free tours during one week in May.

The Government House will be featured as part of the St. Augustine History Festival.

St. Augustine History Fest, 2025

Wednesday, May 7 - Sunday, May 11, 2025 | Times and Locations Vary

St. Augustine hosts the fourth annual history festival in May of 2025.

Friday, May 9th, 2025

The stained-glass windows and chandelier in the First Congregation Sons of Israel in St. Augustine.

St. Augustine History Fest Special Tours, 2025

Wednesday, May 7 - Sunday, May 11, 2025 | Times and Locations Vary

These historic properties offer free tours during one week in May.

The Government House will be featured as part of the St. Augustine History Festival.

St. Augustine History Fest, 2025

Wednesday, May 7 - Sunday, May 11, 2025 | Times and Locations Vary

St. Augustine hosts the fourth annual history festival in May of 2025.

Saturday, May 10th, 2025

A couple sitting at their tent in the School for 16th Century encampment

Florida Historic Militia Encampment

Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Members of Florida Historic Militia set up camp at the Oldest House Museum.

The Government House will be featured as part of the St. Augustine History Festival.

St. Augustine History Fest, 2025

Wednesday, May 7 - Sunday, May 11, 2025 | Times and Locations Vary

St. Augustine hosts the fourth annual history festival in May of 2025.

The stained-glass windows and chandelier in the First Congregation Sons of Israel in St. Augustine.

St. Augustine History Fest Special Tours, 2025

Wednesday, May 7 - Sunday, May 11, 2025 | Times and Locations Vary

These historic properties offer free tours during one week in May.

Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Weekend Cannon Firing

Saturdays and Sundays | 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., and 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m.

Be a part of history at the Castillo de San Marcos every weekend.

Reenactors participate in Drake's Raid on St. George Street in St. Augustine.

Drake's Raid Reenactment

Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Members of Florida Historic Militia reenact Sir Francis Drake's siege of San Agustin in 1586.

Sunday, May 11th, 2025

The stained-glass windows and chandelier in the First Congregation Sons of Israel in St. Augustine.

St. Augustine History Fest Special Tours, 2025

Wednesday, May 7 - Sunday, May 11, 2025 | Times and Locations Vary

These historic properties offer free tours during one week in May.

The Government House will be featured as part of the St. Augustine History Festival.

St. Augustine History Fest, 2025

Wednesday, May 7 - Sunday, May 11, 2025 | Times and Locations Vary

St. Augustine hosts the fourth annual history festival in May of 2025.

Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Weekend Cannon Firing

Saturdays and Sundays | 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., and 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m.

Be a part of history at the Castillo de San Marcos every weekend.

The exterior of Beluthahatchee Cottage.

Sundays at Stetson's

One Sunday a Month | Music Starts at 2:00 p.m.

Enjoy concerts at the former home of writer, activist, and conservationist, Stetson Kennedy.

Saturday, May 17th, 2025

Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Weekend Cannon Firing

Saturdays and Sundays | 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., and 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m.

Be a part of history at the Castillo de San Marcos every weekend.

The historic Castillo de San Marcos can be seen from inside the Huguenot Cemetery in St Augustine, FL

Huguenot Cemetery Guided Tour

Third Saturday of Each Month | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Regular monthly tour of St. Augustine's first non-Catholic burial ground.

Tolomato Cemetery Tour

Third Saturdays | 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Open to the public only on the third Saturday of each month.

Sunday, May 18th, 2025

Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Weekend Cannon Firing

Saturdays and Sundays | 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., and 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m.

Be a part of history at the Castillo de San Marcos every weekend.

Saturday, May 24th, 2025

Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Weekend Cannon Firing

Saturdays and Sundays | 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., and 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m.

Be a part of history at the Castillo de San Marcos every weekend.

Sunday, May 25th, 2025

Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Weekend Cannon Firing

Saturdays and Sundays | 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., and 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m.

Be a part of history at the Castillo de San Marcos every weekend.

Saturday, May 31st, 2025

Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Weekend Cannon Firing

Saturdays and Sundays | 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., and 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m.

Be a part of history at the Castillo de San Marcos every weekend.

Sunday, June 1st, 2025

Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Weekend Cannon Firing

Saturdays and Sundays | 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., and 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m.

Be a part of history at the Castillo de San Marcos every weekend.

Saturday, June 7th, 2025

Historic reenacts brings the 1740 Battle of Fort Mose to life during an all-day event in St. Augustine, FL.

Fort Mose Militia Muster & Training

First Saturday of the month except July | 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Experience authentic 18th-century weapons demonstrations.

Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Weekend Cannon Firing

Saturdays and Sundays | 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., and 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m.

Be a part of history at the Castillo de San Marcos every weekend.

Sunday, June 8th, 2025

Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Weekend Cannon Firing

Saturdays and Sundays | 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., and 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m.

Be a part of history at the Castillo de San Marcos every weekend.

The exterior of Beluthahatchee Cottage.

Sundays at Stetson's

One Sunday a Month | Music Starts at 2:00 p.m.

Enjoy concerts at the former home of writer, activist, and conservationist, Stetson Kennedy.

Saturday, June 14th, 2025

Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Weekend Cannon Firing

Saturdays and Sundays | 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., and 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m.

Be a part of history at the Castillo de San Marcos every weekend.

Numerous reenactor groups standing at City Gate in St. Augustine.

Historic Timeline Saunter

Select Saturdays Jun. - Aug. | 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Local members of the Historic Florida Militia march through historic downtown.

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Editor's Note: We encourage you to verify event times and details with the organizers, as they may change.