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Historical Events

History is the backbone of St. Augustine and is ever present in many of the local events. Living history takes visitors back in time to imagine what life was like in the colonial days of St. Augustine. Historic re-enactments take place often to re-create the significant events in St. Augustine’s past. Annual re-enactments like the Founder’s Day event in St. Augustine or the Spanish Colonial Grand Muster both commemorate notable events during the Spanish colonial period. It is the history in St. Augustine that ties each visitor and resident together and is common in all of us since St. Augustine’s successful port helped shape the country.

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Historical Events

Thursday, July 17th, 2025

A black and white illustration of the Old Lighthouse in St. Augustine, Florida. It is a square tower building with a structure for the light and the railing atop it. A few outbuildings surround it — the tallest being two stories. It is surrounded by marsh grass and palmettos.

The Civil Rights Movement in St. Augustine

Thursday, Jul. 17, 2025 | 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

The fight for Civil Rights in St. Augustine occured downtown and at the beaches.

The top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse lit by a full moon

Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Select Dark Nights | Times Vary

Armed only with glowsticks, guides tell tales of history and ghosts.

Friday, July 18th, 2025

The top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse lit by a full moon

Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Select Dark Nights | Times Vary

Armed only with glowsticks, guides tell tales of history and ghosts.

Saturday, July 19th, 2025

Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Weekend Cannon Firing

Saturdays and Sundays | 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., and 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m.

Be a part of history at the Castillo de San Marcos every weekend.

The historic Castillo de San Marcos can be seen from inside the Huguenot Cemetery in St Augustine, FL

Huguenot Cemetery Guided Tour

Third Saturdays | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Regular monthly tour of St. Augustine's first non-Catholic burial ground.

Tolomato Cemetery Tour

Third Saturdays | 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Open to the public only on the third Saturday of each month.

The top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse lit by a full moon

Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Select Dark Nights | Times Vary

Armed only with glowsticks, guides tell tales of history and ghosts.

Sunday, July 20th, 2025

Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Weekend Cannon Firing

Saturdays and Sundays | 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., and 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m.

Be a part of history at the Castillo de San Marcos every weekend.

The top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse lit by a full moon

Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Select Dark Nights | Times Vary

Armed only with glowsticks, guides tell tales of history and ghosts.

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025

The top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse lit by a full moon

Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Select Dark Nights | Times Vary

Armed only with glowsticks, guides tell tales of history and ghosts.

Thursday, July 24th, 2025

The top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse lit by a full moon

Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Select Dark Nights | Times Vary

Armed only with glowsticks, guides tell tales of history and ghosts.

Friday, July 25th, 2025

The top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse lit by a full moon

Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Select Dark Nights | Times Vary

Armed only with glowsticks, guides tell tales of history and ghosts.

Saturday, July 26th, 2025

Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Weekend Cannon Firing

Saturdays and Sundays | 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., and 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m.

Be a part of history at the Castillo de San Marcos every weekend.

The top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse lit by a full moon

Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Select Dark Nights | Times Vary

Armed only with glowsticks, guides tell tales of history and ghosts.

Sunday, July 27th, 2025

Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Weekend Cannon Firing

Saturdays and Sundays | 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., and 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m.

Be a part of history at the Castillo de San Marcos every weekend.

The top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse lit by a full moon

Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Select Dark Nights | Times Vary

Armed only with glowsticks, guides tell tales of history and ghosts.

Wednesday, July 30th, 2025

The top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse lit by a full moon

Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Select Dark Nights | Times Vary

Armed only with glowsticks, guides tell tales of history and ghosts.

Thursday, July 31st, 2025

The top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse lit by a full moon

Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Select Dark Nights | Times Vary

Armed only with glowsticks, guides tell tales of history and ghosts.

Friday, August 1st, 2025

The exterior view of Flagler College / Ponce de Leon Hotel

Bartram Trail Conference

Friday - Sunday, Aug. 1 - 3, 2025 | Times Vary

Learn Bartram Trail's history, and how to enjoy and support it.

The top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse lit by a full moon

Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Select Dark Nights | Times Vary

Armed only with glowsticks, guides tell tales of history and ghosts.

Saturday, August 2nd, 2025

Historic reenacts brings the 1740 Battle of Fort Mose to life during an all-day event in St. Augustine, FL.

Fort Mose Militia Muster & Training

First Saturday of the month except July | 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Experience authentic 18th-century weapons demonstrations.

Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Weekend Cannon Firing

Saturdays and Sundays | 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., and 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m.

Be a part of history at the Castillo de San Marcos every weekend.

The exterior view of Flagler College / Ponce de Leon Hotel

Bartram Trail Conference

Friday - Sunday, Aug. 1 - 3, 2025 | Times Vary

Learn Bartram Trail's history, and how to enjoy and support it.

The top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse lit by a full moon

Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Select Dark Nights | Times Vary

Armed only with glowsticks, guides tell tales of history and ghosts.

Sunday, August 3rd, 2025

Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Weekend Cannon Firing

Saturdays and Sundays | 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., and 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m.

Be a part of history at the Castillo de San Marcos every weekend.

The exterior view of Flagler College / Ponce de Leon Hotel

Bartram Trail Conference

Friday - Sunday, Aug. 1 - 3, 2025 | Times Vary

Learn Bartram Trail's history, and how to enjoy and support it.

The top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse lit by a full moon

Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Select Dark Nights | Times Vary

Armed only with glowsticks, guides tell tales of history and ghosts.

Wednesday, August 6th, 2025

The top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse lit by a full moon

Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Select Dark Nights | Times Vary

Armed only with glowsticks, guides tell tales of history and ghosts.

Thursday, August 7th, 2025

The top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse lit by a full moon

Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Select Dark Nights | Times Vary

Armed only with glowsticks, guides tell tales of history and ghosts.

Friday, August 8th, 2025

The top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse lit by a full moon

Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour

Select Dark Nights | Times Vary

Armed only with glowsticks, guides tell tales of history and ghosts.

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Editor's Note: We encourage you to verify event times and details with the organizers, as they may change.