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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

Sunday, August 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 top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse lit by a full moon

Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Select Dark Nights | Times Vary

Armed only with glowsticks, guides tell tales of history and ghosts.

Wednesday, August 20th, 2025

The top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse lit by a full moon

Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Select Dark Nights | Times Vary

Armed only with glowsticks, guides tell tales of history and ghosts.

Thursday, August 21st, 2025

The top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse lit by a full moon

Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Select Dark Nights | Times Vary

Armed only with glowsticks, guides tell tales of history and ghosts.

Friday, August 22nd, 2025

The top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse lit by a full moon

Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Select Dark Nights | Times Vary

Armed only with glowsticks, guides tell tales of history and ghosts.

Saturday, August 23rd, 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 top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse lit by a full moon

Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Select Dark Nights | Times Vary

Armed only with glowsticks, guides tell tales of history and ghosts.

Sunday, August 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.

The top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse lit by a full moon

Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Select Dark Nights | Times Vary

Armed only with glowsticks, guides tell tales of history and ghosts.

Wednesday, August 27th, 2025

The top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse lit by a full moon

Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Select Dark Nights | Times Vary

Armed only with glowsticks, guides tell tales of history and ghosts.

Thursday, August 28th, 2025

The top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse lit by a full moon

Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Select Dark Nights | Times Vary

Armed only with glowsticks, guides tell tales of history and ghosts.

Friday, August 29th, 2025

The top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse lit by a full moon

Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Select Dark Nights | Times Vary

Armed only with glowsticks, guides tell tales of history and ghosts.

Saturday, August 30th, 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 top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse lit by a full moon

Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Select Dark Nights | Times Vary

Armed only with glowsticks, guides tell tales of history and ghosts.

Sunday, August 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.

The top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse lit by a full moon

Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Select Dark Nights | Times Vary

Armed only with glowsticks, guides tell tales of history and ghosts.

Friday, September 5th, 2025

The top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse lit by a full moon

Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Select Dark Nights | Times Vary

Armed only with glowsticks, guides tell tales of history and ghosts.

Saturday, September 6th, 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.

The Founder's Day taking place at the Mission Nombre de Dios

Founder's Day 2025

Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

An annual celebration honoring Pedro Menendez landing in St. Augustine.

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 top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse lit by a full moon

Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Select Dark Nights | Times Vary

Armed only with glowsticks, guides tell tales of history and ghosts.

Sunday, September 7th, 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 top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse lit by a full moon

Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Select Dark Nights | Times Vary

Armed only with glowsticks, guides tell tales of history and ghosts.

Friday, September 12th, 2025

The top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse lit by a full moon

Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Select Dark Nights | Times Vary

Armed only with glowsticks, guides tell tales of history and ghosts.

Saturday, September 13th, 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 top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse lit by a full moon

Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Select Dark Nights | Times Vary

Armed only with glowsticks, guides tell tales of history and ghosts.

Sunday, September 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.

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.

The top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse lit by a full moon

Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Select Dark Nights | Times Vary

Armed only with glowsticks, guides tell tales of history and ghosts.

Thursday, September 18th, 2025

A black and white illustration of the Old Lighthouse in St. Augustine, Florida. It is a square tower building with a structure for the light and the railing atop it. A few outbuildings surround it — the tallest being two stories. It is surrounded by marsh grass and palmettos.

The Making of St. Augustine's Artist Community

Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 | 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

The St. Augustine Art Association was formed 50 years after the lighthouse was built.

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