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. Admission is free. Fort Matanzas National Monument is located on A1A at the south end of Anastasia Island approximately 15 miles south of St. Augustine.
Fort Matanzas National Monument
Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Admission: Free. Call 904.471.0116 for more information, or click here to visit the website.
Drake’s Raid – St. Augustine, Florida
Relive history as the English corsair, Sir Francis Drake, and his raiders return to St. Augustine in an authentic re-creation of the 1586 sack of the city. Open to the public, the raiders’ camp at the Fountain of Youth Park features displays of the arms and armor, craft skills, and lifestyles of the period explained by costumed interpreters. In the late afternoon, Drake and his followers will descend on the city’s historic district. Early evening will witness the English attack on the town, the Spanish residents’ defense, with pike and musket skirmishes, and the simulated destruction of the town by the invaders.
Fountain of Youth, 11 Magnolia Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084
This is a Free event!
Call 904.829.9797 for more information, or click here to visit the website
Unearthing First America – St. Augustine, Fl
Experience La Florida with today’s explorers. Lectures by nationally and internationally preeminent authors.
All programs free and open to the public. May 28-30, 2008
Dr. William Kelso, Director of Archaeology, Jamestown Rediscovery “Jamestown, The Buried Truth”
7:00p.m. at Flagler College Auditorium, 14 Granada St., St. Aug.
For full schedule of events visit: www.unearthingfirstamerica.org
Remembering the Centre Street Post Office – Fernandina, Fl
The Amelia Island Museum of History presents “Remembering the Centre Street Post Office”
The exhibit opens June 9th. The museum displays a series of 38 photographs documenting the rise of this historic structure in 1910, with oral histories filmed in cooperation with Fernandina Beach High School. The exhibit continues through Sept. 28.
Information: 904-261-7378
Juneteenth Celebration at Telfair – Savannah, GA
This series of programs celebrates African-American history, heritage and culture in remembrance of Juneteenth. The week includes a lecture and workshop, walking tours, an evening performance and a Family Day at the Owens-Thomas House. Free admission courtesy of the City of Savannah. Juneteenth Celebration
Presented by the Telfair Museum of Art.
June 9, 6-8pm
Workshop: African American Genealogy
Dr. Barnetta McGhee White
2nd African Baptist Church, 123 Houston St.
Dr. White is an acclaimed lecturer, genealogist, and author of numerous articles and publications on the subjects related to African-American genealogical research.