Name: Drake’s Raid & Encampment
Start: 2025-05-10T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-05-10T10:00:00-04:00
Location: Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park

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Drake’s Raid & Encampment

Drake’s Raid

Annual reenactment of the attack of the land and naval forces of Sir Francis Drake against Spanish San Augustin in June of 1586. What he couldn’t steal, he burnt to the ground.

Saturday, May 10, 2025 — 7:00pm
The sacking and burning reenactment of town – a battle between Spanish town’s brave defenders and the English privateers and brigands of Francis Drake. At the Redoubt.

Drake’s Encampment

Saturday, May 10, 2025 — 10:00am-4:00pm
Stop in at the Fountain of Youth where drills, demonstrations, and 16th century living history interpretations will be presented by reenactors from Historic Florida Militia. Admission fees may apply.

Image used is from the Historic Florida Militia website.