SEPTEMBER
September 15-17 Florida Heritage Book Festival Florida’ s rich and colorful literary heritage is celebrated at a series of workshops, presentations and readings. Meet award-winning authors, fellow book lovers and publishing professionals. All Festival events take place at Flagler College’ s Ringhaver Student Union. 50 Sevilla Street, St. Augustine. 904-819-6339 www. fhbookfest. com
September 16 First Muster The Florida National Guard and Florida Department of Military Affairs, in partnership with Florida Living History, will commemorate the 451 st anniversary of the first militia mustering of America’ s original citizen-soldiers in 1565 and the“ birthday” of the U. S. National Guard. This anniversary commemoration will begin at 4 p. m. This annual heritage event will take place on the grounds of the Florida National Guard’ s headquarters in the St. Francis Barracks. Admission is free. 82 Marine Street, St. Augustine. 877-352-4478 www. floridalivinghistory. org
September 16 Sunset / Moonrise at St. Augustine Maritime Lighthouse Enjoy the sunset and moonrise from the top of the Lighthouse at 7 p. m. The $ 30 admission includes a champagne toast, provided by San Sebastian Winery, hors d’ oeuvres from The Reef and an informative overview of the history of the St. Augustine Light Station. 81 Lighthouse Avenue, St. Augustine. 904-829-0745 www. staugustinelighthouse. org
September 16 Full Moon Sail Aboard the Schooner Freedom Go on a 75-minute sail aboard the Schooner Freedom and enjoy the sound of the wind and waves beneath the magical glow of the full moon on St. Augustine’ s Matanzas Bay. Bring along a picnic basket- the crew provides complimentary soda, water, beer and wine. Each full moon sail features live music by a local musician. Tickets are $ 35 per person; reservations highly recommended. Departs the St. Augustine Municipal Marina at 8:45 p. m. 111 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine. 904-810-1010 www. schoonerfreedom. com
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