Historic Timeline Saunter

The Historic Florida Militia presents a timeline saunter on one Saturday evening, and on select months, and on several dates in the spring as part of other Historic Florida Militia events. 

During the saunter, you can learn how European settlers and conquerors lived in St. Augustine and watch as this knowledgeable and appropriately garbed group walks through historic downtown. The reenactors saunter from the City Gate on St. George Street to the Plaza de la Constitución, and then down Aviles Street, the oldest street in the continental United States.

The participants will pose for photos along their route and answer questions about the people who lived in St. Augustine in the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries.

The Historic Florida Militia is a 501(c)3 organization composed of the following historic reenactor groups: Men of Menéndez, representing the 16th-century Spanish soldados and settlers; Drakes Men, representing the 16th-century British privateers; Searle's Buccaneers, representing 17th-century British privateers; and the St. Augustine Garrison, representing 18th-century Spanish soldados, settlers, and government officials.

Admission: Free

When: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on select days throughout the year. 

• In 2026, Saunters are scheduled for April 18, June 13, July 18, August 15, and September 19.
• There is a Saunter on March 6, as part of the Searles Sack reenactment.
• There is also a Saunter on May 8, as part of the Drakes Raid reenactment.

Where: The saunter begins at the City Gate on St. George and Orange Streets, and continues on St. George Street across the Plaza de la Constitución to Aviles Street.