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Special Event

Event

Defense of the Ancient City - Civil War Times in Saint Augustine

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Fee:

General Admission applies

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, January 25, 2025

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

8 hours

Type of Event

Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Living History
Partner Program
Talk
Volunteer Event

Description

Experience a taste of life in 1860s Saint Augustine during the Civil War. The Liberty Guards will be portraying the soldiers of the 24th Massachusetts that garrisoned the fort in 1864. Activities include an immersive living history in which visitors will have the opportunity to play the role of new recruits sent south to St. Augustine during the Civil War. Quality interpreters will be interacting with the public throughout the day while the other soldiers will be seen going through the various daily routines of a U.S. regiment working in the fort. Special presentations about Saint Augustine in Civil War will take place at the top of the hour. Volunteers portraying sailors of the 1862 U.S.S. Wabash will also be firing cannons at 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM


More information

Reservation or Registration: No

Image Gallery

Civil War Soldiers raising the american flag over the fort on a cloudy and windy day
Civil War Soldiers raising the american flag over the fort on a cloudy and windy day
A group of voluteers dressed as US soldiers during the Civil War are doing morning colors and raising the flag.
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