Free Admission to the Castillo: National Parks Service Birthday

The Castillo de San Marcos offers free admission on Sunday, August 25, 2019, in honor of the birthday of the National Parks Service.

About the Castillo: The Castillo de San Marcos is the oldest masonry fort in the continental United States. This large Spanish stone fortress was built to protect and defend Spain's claims in the New World. It's a National Monument and, at over 315 years old, it's the oldest structure in the entire city. 

Visitors will find plenty to explore at the Castillo, from the numerous rooms that once housed soldiers and prisoners of every era to the large interior courtyard and gun deck which offers a great view of the city.

Where: Castillo de San Marcos is located at 1 S. Castillo Drive St. Augustine, FL 32084.

When: Sunday, August 25, 2019, from 8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Please call (904) 829-6506 for more details or visit here.