First Friday Art Walk From 5 - 9 p . m . on the first Friday of every month , the Art Galleries of St . Augustine feature new exhibits , refreshments and live music at more than 20 galleries . The event is held rain or shine inside the member galleries and is a free , selfguided walking tour ( tour maps available at participating galleries ). Plus , free Art Walk Trolleys and Trains provided by St . Augustine Sightseeing Trains and Old Town Trolleys , offer free transportation throughout downtown for the art walk . 832-779-2781 www . artgalleriesofstaugustine . org
First Saturdays : GTM Research Reserve Guided Cultural Hike The first Saturday of each month at 8:30 a . m . take a guided cultural hike that focuses on the Guana Peninsula ’ s 5,000 years of human history . This 1.5-mile guided walking tour departs from the Trailhead Pavilion located just west of the Guana Dam . The programs are free . There is a $ 3 parking fee . 505 Guana River Road , Ponte Vedra Beach . 904-823-4500 www . gtmnerr . org
Militia Muster and Training at Fort Mose Visit Fort Mose on the first Saturday from 9 a . m . - 2 p . m . of each month to be transported back to the 18th century . The members of the Fort Mose Militia come together to practice their firing drills , teach new Militia members historic weapons use and safety and generally have an enjoyable Saturday at Fort Mose . Visitors will experience historic weapons demonstrations including musket firing drills . Children of all ages will have the opportunity to participate in the children ’ s militia training using wooden toy muskets and authentic uniform accessories . The park is open from 9 a . m . - 5 p . m . Admission into the park is free . Admission into the Visitor Center is $ 2 per person . 15 Fort Mose Trail , St . Augustine . 904-823-2232 www . floridastateparks . org / park / Fort-Mose
Living History Day at Fort Matanzas From 10:30 a . m . - 3:30 p . m ., authentically clad reenactors demonstrate Spanish cannons at this fortress that guarded the southern approach to St . Augustine . Admission is free , including the ferry ride to and from Rattlesnake Island . Fort Matanzas National Monument approximately 15 miles south of St . Augustine . 8635 A1A South , St . Augustine . 904-471-0116 www . nps . gov / foma
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