A woman in 16th century garb standing at a table with foods on display

School of the 16th Century

Name: School of the 16th Century
Start: 2026-01-10T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-10T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Oldest House Museum

Learn about 16th-century camp life at this annual event featuring period reenactors.

Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

School of the 16th Century

(904) 829-3168

Oldest House Museum Complex
14 St. Frances Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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Historic Florida Militia presents the School of the 16th Century, at the Oldest House Museum Complex on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This annual event features period reenactors portraying life as it was more than 450 years ago in St. Augustine. You can see weapons and cooking demonstrations and learn about many facets of 16th-century camp life.

Educational and entertaining at the same time, this historically authentic event is ideal for the whole family, with training drills and interpretations going on all day. Browse displays of 16th-century artifacts and watch soldados (Spanish soldiers) shoot the Matchlock Arquebus, the predecessor of the musket. Participate in pike pushes and sword fighting, and see live demonstrations of 16th-century cooking and bead jewelry making. Textiles and period clothing will also be on display.

For more information, go here.

Admission: The event is free.

When: Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Where: The Oldest Museum House Complex, 14 St. Francis Street, St. Augustine, Florida 32084