Please be aware that a few of St. Augustine's businesses are still recovering from the effects of Hurricane Irma which will affect the hours of operation. If you are unsure whether a place is open, please call using the contact information made available on profile pages. Thank you for your patience!

Living History

St. Augustine offers many attractions that highlight the history of the city with trained, professional re-enactors that love to bring history to life. Numerous attractions show people living out their lives at the attraction with you, helping visitors and tourists experience the centuries of history. You can even partake in the living history attractions and put yourself into the mix. Many sites allow you to literally dig through history, or create objects from the past. The idea of making history come to life allows each visitor to become a part of the narrative of this town, to feel the history and stories of this city.

Old Jail

(904) 829-3800
167 San Marco Ave.
The Authentic Old Jail in St. Augustine.

Home of St. Augustine's most violent criminals from 1891–1953.

Castillo de San Marcos

(904) 829-6506
1 South Castillo Drive

The oldest masonry fort in the continental U.S. and a National Monument, the Castillo is the focal point of historical St. Augustine.

Fort Matanzas

(904) 471-0116
8635 A1A South
Cannon firing at Fort Matanzas historical site in St. Augustine.

Please note: Fort Matanzas sustained damage during Hurricane Irma and is closed until further notice.

St. Augustine Distillery Company

(904) 825-4962
112 Riberia Street
Visitors can tour this farm-to-bottle spirits distillery in St. Augustine, Florida.

Explore St. Augustine's first legal distillery since Prohibition and sample some of the award-winning spirits being crafted there.

Florida Agricultural Museum

(386) 446-7630
7900 Old Kings Road

See and experience Florida Cracker life at this outdoor living history museum in Flagler County.

Fort Menendez

(904) 824-8874
259 San Marco Avenue
Fort Menendez at Old Florida Museum offers fun living history activities the whole family can enjoy.

Fort Menendez at Old Florida Museum offers living history activities that are both fun and educational for the whole family.

Colonial Quarter

(904) 342-2857
33 St George St
See musket firing demonstrations at the Colonial Quarter.

Visitors can experience three centuries of St. Augusitne's vivid history through interactive activities and more at the Colonial Quarter.

Oldest Store Museum

(904) 829-3800
167 San Marco Ave.
The Oldest Store Museum is the re-creation of a St. Augustine general store from 1908.

Step back in time and explore the “modern” wonders of an early 20th century general store.