Florida's Historic Coast Calendar of Events Nights of Lights Nov 2019-Jan 2020 | Page 2

There are dozens of special themed tours, activities and cultural events that
take place on Florida’s Historic Coast throughout the year. For an updated
list, visit www.FloridasHistoricCoast.com/events 

For an up-to-date list of cultural events, including art exhibits and
performances, visit www.HistoricCoastCulture.com
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday:
Historic Weapon Demonstrations at Castillo de San Marcos
Join National Park Service volunteers and personnel as they demonstrate
the weapons and relate the experiences of the Colonial Spanish soldier
stationed in St. Augustine in the 1740s each week at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.,
1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. General admission is $15. The fort is
open 8:45 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Castillo de San Marcos, 1 S. Castillo Dr.,
St. Augustine 904-829-6506 www.nps.gov/casa
First Wednesday:
Lightner Museum Curator’s Tour
Join the Museum’s curator for a special tour highlighting treasures of Otto
Lightner’s collection from the gilded era. The tour is included in the price of
admission and will begin in the front lobby at 10 a.m. Lightner Museum,
75 King St., St. Augustine 904-824-2874 www.lightnermuseum.org
First Friday:
First Friday Art Walk
Join Art Galleries of St. Augustine the first Friday of every month from
5-9 p.m. for new exhibits, refreshments and live music at many participating
galleries. Tour maps are available at participating galleries or online.
832-779-2781 www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.org
First Saturday:
Militia Muster at Fort Mose
Experience free musket firing demonstrations from 9-11:30 a.m.
at Fort Mose Historic State Park. Youth are welcome to participate in
Junior Militia training using handmade wooden toy muskets. This program
is free. Visitor Center admission is $2. 15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine
904-823-2232 www.floridastateparks.org/park/Fort-Mose
Guided Exploration Hike of the GTM Research Reserve
From 9-11 a.m. learn about the cultural history of the Guana Peninsula as
well as the natural biodiversity during a guided hike. The tour starts at the
GTM Research Reserve’s Trailhead Pavilion located west of the Guana
Dam. Wear comfortable closed toe shoes. There is a $3 per vehicle parking
fee. GTM Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach
904-823-4500 www.gtmnerr.org
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