Bartram Bash 2023

Celebrate American naturalist William Bartram's birthday at Alpine Groves Park.

Saturday, May 6, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department hosts the annual Bartram Bash at Alpine Groves Park on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This family-oriented event is a birthday celebration for American naturalist William Bartram, who explored the St. Johns River extensively in the late 18th century.

The Bartram Bash includes tours of the Harris Bennett House (a historic orange grove homestead) from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. There will be a Stetson Kennedy Award ceremony from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. Lastly, from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. there will be a live performance for visitors to enjoy. Participants are encouraged to bring their own blankets or lawn chairs.

Alpine Groves Park contains the partially restored house and grounds of a late 19th-century homestead, along with a citrus grove set among live oaks and magnolia trees. Set on a bluff overlooking the St. Johns River, the 54-acre park is a designated destination on the Great Florida Birding Trail and is known for its amazing butterfly garden.

Admission is free, but attendees must register since space is limited. For more information or to register, visit here. 

Admission: Free.

When: Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Where: Alpine Groves Park is located in northwest St. Johns County at 2060 SR 13 N in St. Johns, FL 32259.

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