Monday, May 28, 2012

Happenings at St. Augustine's Fountain of Youth

It appears that the Boat House/Chulupa project at the Fountain of Youth is coming along.  

Chalupa project brings history to life at the Fountain of Youth
Examiner.com
On a typical May morning that can't make up its mind whether to be one of those cloudless, sunny days “La Florida” is so famous for - or surprise tourists while they examine the newly-marked outlines of founder Juan Pedro Menendez's first camp and fort ...
The Boat dedication is scheduled for May 31, 2012 (Providentially, the tropical storm came through a week early) followed by the annual Drake's Raid reenactment.

Drake's Raid (1586), St. Augustine Florida

www.drakesraid.com/
Drake's Raid, St. Augustine 1586. Saturday, June 2nd, 2012. Being the 26th reenactment of Sir Francis Drake's 1586 raid on St. Augustine. 

Saturday, May 5, 2012

In the News: Re-enactors lead celebration for anniversary of Ribault's arrival


Looks like the French have arrived.


Re-enactors lead celebration for anniversary of Ribault's arrival
Florida Times-Union
The men were members of the Historic Florida Militia, a volunteer group of costumed re-enactors who recreate scenes from history that took place between ...