Florida's Historic Coast Calendar of Events Summer-Fall 2015 - Jun-Oct | Page 23

AUGUST August 10 Privateers and Pirates Set Sail Set sail on the tall ship Schooner Freedom and learn about the privateers and pirates who sailed the waters of St. Augustine and the coast of Florida. Our captain and crew will be joined by an educator from the St. Augustine Pirate and Treasure Museum for a fun, hands-on sailing experience. Help hoist the sails, hear some amazing tales, see some artifacts, all while sailing on a real tall ship! Once you disembark the ship, your ticket includes admission into the St. Augustine Pirate and Treasure Museum. Tickets are $50 per person, $30 ages 16 and under (complimentary soda, water, beer and wine are included). Reservations suggested for this 2:15 p.m. departure time and returns at 4:15 p.m. 111 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine. 904-810-1010 www.schoonerfreedom.com August 13 Cruise: Navigating By Sail Relax and let the wind take you on a Matanzas Bay sailing adventure aboard the Schooner Freedom. Kick back and soak up the sun while listening to St. Augustine Lighthouse historians explain how waterways have influenced the settlement of the nation’s oldest city. This soothing two-hour sail departs from the St. Augustine City Marina at 2:15 p.m. Tickets are $50 each and include admission to the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum. Complimentary water, wine, beer and soda provided -- passengers are free to bring a picnic basket aboard. 111 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine. 904-810-1010 www.schoonerfreedom.com August 15 Seminole War--Commemoration Re-Enactment Over 50 re-enactors in period uniform retrace the stirring parade through the city in 1842 that marked the end of the 2nd Seminole War. The officers, soldiers and musicians escorted the remains of the fallen from Florida’s battle fields to the garden at the St. Francis Barracks, where they were interred with a solemn ceremony under three pyramids. Vicinity St. Francis Barracks and St. Augustine National Cemetery. 104 Marine St., St. Augustine. [email protected] www.wpsnf.net 23