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Be a guest of the St. Augustine Lighthouse and enjoy viewing the sunset and moonrise from the most unique perspective in all of St. Augustine! This special event includes a champagne toast, provided by San Sebastian Winery, atop the tower and an informative overview of the history of the St. Augustine Light Station.
Hours: 8 to 9:30 p.m.
Admission: $25 for non museum members, $20 for museum members
Call 904.829.0745 or visit the website for more information.
Give Dad something he can truly appreciate this Father’s Day – a day at the World Golf Hall of Fame. Admission to the World Golf Hall of Fame, including their latest exhibit, “Jack Nicklaus: Golf’s Golden Championâ€, is complimentary, and all fathers receive free admission to the IMAX Theater. Guests can also try their hand at a special Challenge Hole competition.
Location: World Golf Hall of Fame
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Call 904.940.4123 or visit www.wgv.com
Find out what it was like in colonial times. The soldiers guarding St. Augustine 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 drill before they take over their posts. The retiring soldiers are ordered to clear their weapons with the command of “Disparen!†Blasts of musket fire echoes between the buildings in the Old City. In 18th century St. Augustine the sound meant that the changing of the guard has taken place and the town is safe for the night. This traditional Spanish military routine takes place at 7 p.m. in front of St. Augustine’s Government House in the Plaza de la Constitucion.
For more information, please call 904.825.1004
Join the Jekyll Island Foundation for this all-inclusive weekend event. Activities include shrimp boat excursions, dolphin tours, guided kayak trips, reception and private tour at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, and a Saturday evening Low Country Boil and Auction at the Jekyll Island Club Beach Pavilion. Proceeds benefit the ongoing conservation and restoration efforts of the Jekyll Island Foundation.
www.jekyllislandfoundation.org
Nassau Sport Fishing Association’s Kingfish Tournament of Champions
Challenging participants’ fishing prowess, one of the largest events on the Southern Kingfish Association tournament trail, the NSFA’s Tournament of Champions attracts the world’s best kingfish anglers to Amelia Island.
This year the anglers will compete for cash prizes totaling over $75,000. This three-day event includes a Saturday fish fry, awards ceremony – with free performance from The Finesse Band – and other festivities. For more details or to obtain an entry form, call (904) 607-4224 or visit www.fishnsfa.com.