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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

Friday, August 7th, 2026

A view of the main exhibit space in the Govornor House, showing the Wild Waters exhibit

Wild Waters: Rivers, Lakes, Wetlands, and Coast

Friday, Sep. 12, 2025 - Aug. 30, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

View iconic Florida landscapes on loan from U.F.'s Vickers Collection.

Saturday, August 8th, 2026

A view of the main exhibit space in the Govornor House, showing the Wild Waters exhibit

Wild Waters: Rivers, Lakes, Wetlands, and Coast

Friday, Sep. 12, 2025 - Aug. 30, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

View iconic Florida landscapes on loan from U.F.'s Vickers Collection.

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.

Sunday, August 9th, 2026

A view of the main exhibit space in the Govornor House, showing the Wild Waters exhibit

Wild Waters: Rivers, Lakes, Wetlands, and Coast

Friday, Sep. 12, 2025 - Aug. 30, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

View iconic Florida landscapes on loan from U.F.'s Vickers Collection.

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.

Monday, August 10th, 2026

A view of the main exhibit space in the Govornor House, showing the Wild Waters exhibit

Wild Waters: Rivers, Lakes, Wetlands, and Coast

Friday, Sep. 12, 2025 - Aug. 30, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

View iconic Florida landscapes on loan from U.F.'s Vickers Collection.

Tuesday, August 11th, 2026

A view of the main exhibit space in the Govornor House, showing the Wild Waters exhibit

Wild Waters: Rivers, Lakes, Wetlands, and Coast

Friday, Sep. 12, 2025 - Aug. 30, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

View iconic Florida landscapes on loan from U.F.'s Vickers Collection.

Wednesday, August 12th, 2026

A view of the main exhibit space in the Govornor House, showing the Wild Waters exhibit

Wild Waters: Rivers, Lakes, Wetlands, and Coast

Friday, Sep. 12, 2025 - Aug. 30, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

View iconic Florida landscapes on loan from U.F.'s Vickers Collection.

Thursday, August 13th, 2026

A view of the main exhibit space in the Govornor House, showing the Wild Waters exhibit

Wild Waters: Rivers, Lakes, Wetlands, and Coast

Friday, Sep. 12, 2025 - Aug. 30, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

View iconic Florida landscapes on loan from U.F.'s Vickers Collection.

Friday, August 14th, 2026

A view of the main exhibit space in the Govornor House, showing the Wild Waters exhibit

Wild Waters: Rivers, Lakes, Wetlands, and Coast

Friday, Sep. 12, 2025 - Aug. 30, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

View iconic Florida landscapes on loan from U.F.'s Vickers Collection.

Saturday, August 15th, 2026

A view of the main exhibit space in the Govornor House, showing the Wild Waters exhibit

Wild Waters: Rivers, Lakes, Wetlands, and Coast

Friday, Sep. 12, 2025 - Aug. 30, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

View iconic Florida landscapes on loan from U.F.'s Vickers Collection.

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.

Sunday, August 16th, 2026

A view of the main exhibit space in the Govornor House, showing the Wild Waters exhibit

Wild Waters: Rivers, Lakes, Wetlands, and Coast

Friday, Sep. 12, 2025 - Aug. 30, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

View iconic Florida landscapes on loan from U.F.'s Vickers Collection.

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.

Monday, August 17th, 2026

A view of the main exhibit space in the Govornor House, showing the Wild Waters exhibit

Wild Waters: Rivers, Lakes, Wetlands, and Coast

Friday, Sep. 12, 2025 - Aug. 30, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

View iconic Florida landscapes on loan from U.F.'s Vickers Collection.

Tuesday, August 18th, 2026

A view of the main exhibit space in the Govornor House, showing the Wild Waters exhibit

Wild Waters: Rivers, Lakes, Wetlands, and Coast

Friday, Sep. 12, 2025 - Aug. 30, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

View iconic Florida landscapes on loan from U.F.'s Vickers Collection.

Wednesday, August 19th, 2026

A view of the main exhibit space in the Govornor House, showing the Wild Waters exhibit

Wild Waters: Rivers, Lakes, Wetlands, and Coast

Friday, Sep. 12, 2025 - Aug. 30, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

View iconic Florida landscapes on loan from U.F.'s Vickers Collection.

Thursday, August 20th, 2026

A view of the main exhibit space in the Govornor House, showing the Wild Waters exhibit

Wild Waters: Rivers, Lakes, Wetlands, and Coast

Friday, Sep. 12, 2025 - Aug. 30, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

View iconic Florida landscapes on loan from U.F.'s Vickers Collection.

Friday, August 21st, 2026

A view of the main exhibit space in the Govornor House, showing the Wild Waters exhibit

Wild Waters: Rivers, Lakes, Wetlands, and Coast

Friday, Sep. 12, 2025 - Aug. 30, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

View iconic Florida landscapes on loan from U.F.'s Vickers Collection.

Saturday, August 22nd, 2026

A view of the main exhibit space in the Govornor House, showing the Wild Waters exhibit

Wild Waters: Rivers, Lakes, Wetlands, and Coast

Friday, Sep. 12, 2025 - Aug. 30, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

View iconic Florida landscapes on loan from U.F.'s Vickers Collection.

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.

Sunday, August 23rd, 2026

A view of the main exhibit space in the Govornor House, showing the Wild Waters exhibit

Wild Waters: Rivers, Lakes, Wetlands, and Coast

Friday, Sep. 12, 2025 - Aug. 30, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

View iconic Florida landscapes on loan from U.F.'s Vickers Collection.

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.

Monday, August 24th, 2026

A view of the main exhibit space in the Govornor House, showing the Wild Waters exhibit

Wild Waters: Rivers, Lakes, Wetlands, and Coast

Friday, Sep. 12, 2025 - Aug. 30, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

View iconic Florida landscapes on loan from U.F.'s Vickers Collection.

Saturday, August 29th, 2026

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.

Sunday, August 30th, 2026

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.

Saturday, September 5th, 2026

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.

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