After more than two decades of tireless effort to protect the historic viewshed at Middleton Place through protective easements and covenants, the final piece of a challenging preservation puzzle has finally fallen into place. In June, The Ryland Group, Inc. recorded the final conservation easement covering the last half-mile of riverfront, and thus completing the protection of the two mile viewshed of the Middleton Place National Historic Landmark, included in 1995 on the National Trust’s Eleven Most Endangered Properties list.
Changing of the Guard – St Augustine, Florida
Travel back over 260 years to see and hear the simple daily chore of securing the Ancient City for the night. Twilight time in colonial St. Augustine sees soldiers guarding the town dismissed for the night, as their replacements arrive to take over guarding Government House.
Changing of the Guard – St Augustine, Florida
Travel back over 260 years to see and hear the simple daily chore of securing the Ancient City for the night. Twilight time in colonial St. Augustine sees soldiers guarding the town dismissed for the night, as their replacements arrive to take over guarding Government House.
Dark of the Moon Tour – St Augustine Lighthouse, Florida
Venture into the Keepers’ House and Tower at night, learn about the history of the St. Augustine Light Station, listen to paranormal tales and experience darkness inside the St. Augustine Lighthouse.
Historic Weapons Firing Demonstration – St. Augustine, Florida
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
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