History buffs … come check out The School of the 16th Century on Saturday, January 11, 2025 from 10:00am-4:00pm at the Oldest House Museum.  Set-up takes place after Noon on Friday, January 10, 2025.

This event is designed to show/teach you everything you would want to know about life in the 16th Century (1513-1586) in St. Augustine.  Historic Weapons * Artillery * Armor – Equipment and Accessories * Clothing * Crafts – Culinary Arts * Religious Practices * Camp Life.

Learn about military drills and how to fire a crossbow or musket … or even a cannon.  Watch demonstrations about clothing, cooking and other skills that were used during that timeframe.

Presented by the Men of Menéndez Living History Interpreters and St. Augustine Historical Society.

Images used are from History Florida Militia’s website.