Floridas Historic Coast Calendar of Event COE-Cal Events Feb May 2024 - Joomag | Page 29

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May 8-12 St . Augustine History Festival Enjoy programs available at multiple venues throughout the city each day , including the Governor ’ s House Cultural Center and Museum , Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center , Ximenez-Fatio House Museum , Fountain of Youth Archeological Park , St . Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum , Fort Mose Historic State Park , The Colonial Quarter Museum , The Oldest House Museum Complex and many others . Most events are free . For a complete schedule of events and locations in St . Augustine , visit www . staugustinehistoryfestival . com
May 10 & 11 Drake ’ s Raid Historic reenactment commemorates the attack of the land and naval forces of Sir Francis Drake against Spanish San Agustín in 1586 . The encampment takes place at the Oldest House Museum Complex beginning Friday . Drills , demonstrations , and 16th century living history interpretations will be presented from 10 a . m . -5 p . m . on Saturday . A battle between Spanish town ’ s brave defenders and the English privateers and brigands of Sir Francis Drake will be reenacted beginning at 7 p . m . The battle will commence at the Santo Domingo Redoubt near the City Gate and proceed down St . George Street , concluding at the Governor ’ s House Cultural Center and Museum at the Plaza de la Constitución . 14 St . Francis St ., St . Augustine . https :// hfm . club / event / drakes-raid-3
May 10 Justin Lee Partin Band at The Colonial Oak Music Park Free , family-friendly concert from 7-10 p . m . 21 St . George St ., St . Augustine . www . thecolonialoakmusicpark . com
May 10 Living History Saunter Join living history interpreters from the Historic Florida Militia as they present a timeline of St . Augustine ’ s colonial history from 5:30-8:30 p . m . The saunter begins on St . George Street , near the Spanish Bakery . Interpreters answer questions related to St . Augustine ’ s history and pose for pictures . This event is made possible through support from the St . Johns Cultural Council and Tourist Development Council . https :// hfm . club / about / events / saunter
May 10 – 12 Private Mother ’ s Day Carriage Ride & Desert Enjoy the historic scenery and celebrate mom by sharing some locally-made sweet treats . The tour can accommodate up to 4 adults . Tickets are $ 190 . 88 Riberia St ., St . Augustine . www . thetastingtours . com
May 11 3rd Annual Afternoon Tea presented by St . Augustine Orchestra Join the St . Augustine Orchestra for heavy hors d ’ oeuvres , hot tea and entertainment for a perfect afternoon . The festivities begin at 4 p . m . and tickets are $ 40 . 5205 A1A S ., St . Augustine . 904-540-6664 www . staugustineorchestra . com
May 11 Cumberland Band at The Colonial Oak Music Park Free , family-friendly concert from 7-10 p . m . 21 St . George St ., St . Augustine . www . thecolonialoakmusicpark . com
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