For more information on any of these events,
call the parks--

Fort Matanzas (904) 471-0116
Castillo (904) 829-6506 ext. 234

Cannon Firing at Fort Matanzas

Nature Walks at Fort Matanzas--

Gail Compton's Nature Walks will resume in the fall.

May 6-- Bird Walk with Joe Shannon 9:30 - 11:30 am. Meet behind the visitor center. This will be Joe's last walk at Matanzas until fall.

Cannon Firing Demonstrations-- Castillo de San Marcos-- Now on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30. Call (904) 829-6506 ext. 234 to confirm the firing for that weekend.

This photo is from the 2001 cannon school held on the grounds of the Castillo de San Marcos.

NOTE: All events are subject to change or cancellation. Call the park to check status of the event. Castillo de San Marcos-- 904-829-6506 ext 234; Fort Matanzas-- 904-471-0116

"Flight to Freedom" Feb. 4, Fort Mose
Torchlight Tour Fort Matanzas-- March 18
Spanish Nightwatch (in partnership with the Colonial Spanish Quarter)- April 8
World War II Program (Castillo)-- May 7 & 8
Change of Flags (Castillo)-- May 13
Cannon School (Castillo)-- May 20-21
Spanish Heritage Day (Castillo)-- Sept. 11
Torchlight Program (Castillo)-- October 7
"Hispanic Heritage Day" (Castillo) -- October 1
Musket School (Castillo)-- Oct. 21-22
Torchlight Tours at Fort Matanzas-- ?
Siege of 1702 (Castillo)-- Nov. 18
British Nightwatch--(Castillo)-December 2-3
Holiday Open House (Castillo) -- December 16