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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

Saturday, November 21st, 2026

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, November 22nd, 2026

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

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, November 23rd, 2026

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

Tuesday, November 24th, 2026

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

Wednesday, November 25th, 2026

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

Thursday, November 26th, 2026

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

Friday, November 27th, 2026

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

Saturday, November 28th, 2026

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

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, November 29th, 2026

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

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, November 30th, 2026

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

Tuesday, December 1st, 2026

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2026

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

Thursday, December 3rd, 2026

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

Friday, December 4th, 2026

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

Saturday, December 5th, 2026

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

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.

Sunday, December 6th, 2026

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

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, December 7th, 2026

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

Tuesday, December 8th, 2026

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

Wednesday, December 9th, 2026

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

Thursday, December 10th, 2026

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

Friday, December 11th, 2026

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

Saturday, December 12th, 2026

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

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, December 13th, 2026

A detail of a ceramic piece from Otto C. Lightner's collection

Lightner Museum: Otto C. Lightner's Ceramics

Opens Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Lightner's founder created a fantastic ceramics collection. View some of the best.

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