Upcoming Events!
2011/2012
- September 10th, 2011: Menendez Landing/Founders' Day - St. Augustine, Florida
The annual
Menendez
Landing, Founders' Day and First Thanksgiving event
will be held on the weekend after Labor Day at the Fountain of Youth
Archaeological Park and at the Nombre de
Dios Mission Grounds on
Saturday, September
10th. Beginning at 09:00 AM 16th century
demonstations will be provided at the Fountain of Youth .
Following the Menendez Landing and mass at the Mission grounds a Founders' Day feast will take place for paid guests in the evening.
Participants may offload gear and repare for the event at the Fountain of Youth on Thursday, September 8th and Friday morning, September 9th prior to 09:00 AM.
Following the Menendez Landing and mass at the Mission grounds a Founders' Day feast will take place for paid guests in the evening.
Participants may offload gear and repare for the event at the Fountain of Youth on Thursday, September 8th and Friday morning, September 9th prior to 09:00 AM.
- September 17th, 2011: International "Talk Like a Pirate Day" - Orlando, Florida
Orlando Science Center is
celebrating "Internation Talk Like a Pirate Day" and will be hosting
special activities all week. Its a chance for kids and adults
alike to come dressed up, put on their best pirate voice and
have a plundering good time. Make your own eye patch, search
for treasure, enjoy pirate stories and meet a pirate (at scheduled
times).
The big celebration in on Saturday, Septermber 17th 2011. Black powder demonstations, history, pirates and so much more will be happening throughout the day. More information will be posted on the Orlando Science Center's website as the date approaches
The big celebration in on Saturday, Septermber 17th 2011. Black powder demonstations, history, pirates and so much more will be happening throughout the day. More information will be posted on the Orlando Science Center's website as the date approaches
- November 6th, 2011: 1702 Siege - St. Augustine, Florida ** TENTATIVE
The Castillo de
San
Marcos will host a muster and interpretive event commemorating the
Siege of 1702 on Saturday, November 6. At this time, this
date is
tentative.17th century reenactors are enthusiastically
encouraged to
attend this night event, which will feature seven scenarios depicting
stages and events of this 51-day siege. Additional details will be
published as plans are developed. For more information, please contact
Jeffrey Edel or Joe Brehm, telephone (904) 829-6506, extension 233 or
email Jeff_Edel@nps.gov or Joe_Brehm@nps.gov.
DECEMBER 2011
- December 10th, 2011: Founding of Ft. Caroline - Jacksonville, Florida
On Saturday, December 10, 2011
Fort Caroline National Memorial will host a gathering of 16th century
living history reenactors to commemorate the founding and occupation of
Fort Caroline during the years 1564-1565. This interpretation will be
presented from the French Protestant (Huguenot) point of view, and
participants representing 16th century soldiers, women, children, and
Timucuan Indians are warmly invited to attend and contribute their time
and demonstration-related expertise to and for the public. This event
is a precursor to the 450th anniversary of the founding of Fort
Caroline in 2014, and members of the area’s living history community
are eagerly encouraged to take part.
For more information about Fort Caroline’s history visit: http://www.nps.gov/timu/historyculture/foca_history.htm
MARCH 2012
- March 3rd, 2012: Sack of St. Augustine (Searles) - St. Augustine, Florida
Join us on Saturday, March 3rd,
2012 in the reenactment of the "1668 Sack of St.
Augustine" in St. Augustine Florida, our nations' oldest
city. During the day a 17 century-style military encampment
will be open to the public at the Fountain of Youth Park and will play
host to drills, demonstrations and living history
interpretation from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The reenactment of the sacking and burning of the town will commence Saturday evening at 5:00 PM in the old city, beginning at the Plaza and ending at the Old City Gates. We are always looking for new recruits to portray townspeople, garrison soldiers, Native Americans, and buccaneers! Our focus is on an accurate historical impression, using correct materials, styles, and equipment. You need not be a historian, actor, or military enthusiast to participate however if you are interested please be sure to read the Rules & Information.
For more information please visit our featured event page for Searles at: http://www.searlesbucs.com/searles.html
The reenactment of the sacking and burning of the town will commence Saturday evening at 5:00 PM in the old city, beginning at the Plaza and ending at the Old City Gates. We are always looking for new recruits to portray townspeople, garrison soldiers, Native Americans, and buccaneers! Our focus is on an accurate historical impression, using correct materials, styles, and equipment. You need not be a historian, actor, or military enthusiast to participate however if you are interested please be sure to read the Rules & Information.
For more information please visit our featured event page for Searles at: http://www.searlesbucs.com/searles.html
JUNE
2012
- June 2nd, 2012: Drake's Raid - St. Augustine, Florida
Join
us on June 2nd, 2012 in the 26th reenactment of Sir
Francis Drake’s
Raid on old San Agustín.. During the day (June 4th) a 16th
century-style military encampment will be open to the public at the
Fountain of Youth Park and will play host to drills, demonstrations and
living history interpretation from 10:00 AM to 5:00
PM. The reenactment of the sacking and burning of the town
will commence Saturday evening at 7:00 PM in the old city, beginning at
the Old City Gates and ending in the Plaza. This military
display is intended to symbolically commemorate the temporary
abandonment of the city of St. Augustine by Spanish colonial
forces. After the town was looted and burned by Drake’s men,
the Spanish returned to rebuild upon the same streets you walk on today!
Drake's Raid is hosted by Companies of the Historic Florida Militia: The Men of Menendez, Heritage of the Ancient Ones (HOTAO), & Drake's Men.
For more information please visit our featured event page for Drake's Raid at: http://www.searlesbucs.com/drakes.html
Drake's Raid is hosted by Companies of the Historic Florida Militia: The Men of Menendez, Heritage of the Ancient Ones (HOTAO), & Drake's Men.
For more information please visit our featured event page for Drake's Raid at: http://www.searlesbucs.com/drakes.html