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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