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image of reenactor firing weapon during Drake's Raid & Encampment

Drake’s Raid & Encampment

May 10 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

|Recurring Event (See all)
May 10 & 11, 2024
| Free

Drake’s Raid & Encampment

Drake’s Raid

Drake’s Raid in an 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 11, 2024 — 6:00pm-8:00pm
The sacking and burning reenactment of town – a battle between Spanish town’s brave defenders and the English privateers and brigands of Francis Drake.  Beginning at the Governor’s House, proceeding North on St. George Street to the Redoubt.

Drake’s Encampment

Friday & Saturday, May 10 & 11, 2024 — 10:00am-5:00pm
Stop in at the Oldest House Museum where drills, demonstrations, and 16th century living history interpretations will be presented by reenactors from Historic Floridia Militia.

Details

Date:
May 10
Time:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Website:
https://hfm.club/about/drakes-raid-for-visitors/

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