School of the 16th Century

Historic Florida Militia presents the School of the 16th Century, at the Oldest House Museum Complex on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This annual event features period re-enactors portraying life as it was more than 450 years ago in St. Augustine. Visitors can see weapons and cooking demonstrations, while they 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. Visitors can browse displays of 16th-century artifacts and watch soldados (Spanish soldiers) shoot the Matchlock Arquebus, the predecessor of the musket. Guests can participate in pike pushes and sword fighting, and see live demonstrations of 16th-century cooking, and bead jewelry making. Textiles and period clothing will be on display.

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Admission: The event is free.

When: Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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

The School of the 16th Century was postponed from February 17 to April 20, 2024.