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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.

Castillo de San Marcos

(904) 829-6506
1 South Castillo Drive

Coronavirus Update: The Castillo de San Marcos has suspended operations until further notice.

Colonial Quarter

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

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

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 Matanzas

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

This park and historic site offers a glimpse into history as well as scenic trails and shoreside access for fishing and collecting shells.

Old Jail

(844) 388-6452
167 San Marco Ave.
The Authentic Old Jail in St. Augustine.

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

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.

Santa Barbara Hospital Museum

(904) 342-2464
21 Spanish Street
Patient beds at the Santa Barbara Hospital Museum in St. Augustine.

The Santa Barbara Hospital Museum offers a living history experience highlighting the medical practices during the Spanish Period in St. Augustine.

St. Augustine Distillery

(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.