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Archives for July 24, 2007

Historic Weapons Firing Demonstration – St. Augustine, Florida

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Take the National Park Service’s ferry to Rattlesnake Island and experience daily military life at Fort Matanzas – the 18th century Spanish fort that guarded the southern approach to St. Augustine. From 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., authentically clad re-enactors will demonstrate Spanish muskets and cannons at the fort.
Location: Fort Matanzas National Monument
Admission: Free
904.471.0116

nps.gov/foma 

Changing of the Guard – St Augustine, Florida

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Witness twilight time in colonial St. Augustine as soldiers guarding the town are dismissed for the night, and their replacements arrive to take over guarding Government House. The commander of the new watch puts the replacement soldiers through a rigorous drill before they take over their posts. The retiring soldiers are ordered to clear their weapons with the command of “Disparen!” The resounding blast of musket fire assures 18th century St. Augustine that the changing of the guard has taken place and the town is safe for the night.
Location: Plaza de la Constitucion- Government House
Hours: 7 p.m.
Admission: Free

Concert in the Plaza – St. Augustine, Florida

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Concerts in the PlazaBring your chair and enjoy an evening concert in St. Augustine’s Plaza de la Constitucion while enjoying the cool breezes under a canopy of live oaks. The Restless Kind will be performing concert is from 7 to 9 p.m. and is free to the public.
Location: Plaza de la Constitucion
Hours: 7 to 9 p.m.
Admission: Free

904.825.1004

www.plazaconcerts.com