Historic re-enactors will demonstrate life in 19th-century Florida at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park July 9-10, 2021.

St. Johns County 200th Anniversary: Historical Encampment

In celebration of the county's 200th anniversary, re-enactors will demonstrate life in 19th-century Florida at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park July 9-10, 2021.

Please Note: This event is from 2021

St. Johns County 200th Anniversary: Historical Encampment

(904) 829-3168

11 Magnolia Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32084

In celebration of St. Johns County's 200th Anniversary, Historic Florida Militia will host a 19th Century Historical Encampment from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 9-10, 2021, at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park.

The encampment will be free of charge and open to the public through the park's Myrtle Avenue entrance.

At the encampment, guests will experience 19th-century life in Northeast Florida through educational programs, historic storytelling, cooking demonstrations, firearms demonstrations and authentic clothing presentations.

Through re-enactors who have studied life in Florida in the 1800s, visitors will get a glimpse of military and civilian life when St. Johns County was established in 1821 by Andrew Jackson. In what was then known as East Florida, St. Johns County encompassed all areas east of the Suwanee River.

Admission: Free to the public through the park's Myrtle Avenue entrance.

When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, July 9 and Saturday, July 10, 2021

Where: The Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park is located at 11 Magnolia Ave. in St. Augustine, FL 32084

St. Johns County 200th Anniversary: Historical Encampment

(904) 829-3168

11 Magnolia Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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