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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

Wednesday, May 19th, 2027

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.

View some of the finest pieces in Otto Lightner's ceramics collection.

Thursday, May 20th, 2027

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.

View some of the finest pieces in Otto Lightner's ceramics collection.

Friday, May 21st, 2027

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.

View some of the finest pieces in Otto Lightner's ceramics collection.

Saturday, May 22nd, 2027

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.

View some of the finest pieces in Otto Lightner's ceramics 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, May 23rd, 2027

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.

View some of the finest pieces in Otto Lightner's ceramics 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, May 24th, 2027

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.

View some of the finest pieces in Otto Lightner's ceramics collection.

Tuesday, May 25th, 2027

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.

View some of the finest pieces in Otto Lightner's ceramics collection.

Saturday, June 19th, 2027

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.

Saturday, July 17th, 2027

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.

Saturday, August 21st, 2027

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.

Saturday, September 18th, 2027

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.

Saturday, October 16th, 2027

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.

Saturday, November 20th, 2027

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.

Saturday, December 18th, 2027

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.

Saturday, January 15th, 2028

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.

Saturday, February 19th, 2028

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.

Saturday, March 18th, 2028

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.

Saturday, April 15th, 2028

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.

Saturday, May 20th, 2028

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.

Saturday, June 17th, 2028

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.

Saturday, July 15th, 2028

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.

Saturday, August 19th, 2028

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.

Saturday, September 16th, 2028

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.

Saturday, October 21st, 2028

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.

Saturday, November 18th, 2028

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.

Saturday, December 16th, 2028

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.

Saturday, January 20th, 2029

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.

Saturday, February 17th, 2029

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.

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