St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city, also holds the distinction of being one of the nation’s most charming. Whether you’re a longtime resident or visiting the area for the first time, we’ve gathered all the resources you need to find where to stay, what to do and other community information about our unique little village.
Be sure to check out the Historic Weapons Demonstrations at the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument … every week on Saturday and Sunday! Join park staff and volunteers (usually dressed in period garb). Hear history come alive with the boom of cannon or musket fire! Demonstrations are usually on the Castillo’s gundeck and last [...]
Be sure to check out the Historic Weapons Demonstrations at the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument … every week on Saturday and Sunday! Join park staff and volunteers (usually dressed in period garb). Hear history come alive with the boom of cannon or musket fire! Demonstrations are usually on the Castillo’s gundeck and last [...]
Mark your calendar so you don't miss the Free Admission to the Castillo de San Marcos - Saturday, April 19, 2025 — First Day of National Park Week! Come experience this National Park. In fact, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Please Note: other fees, [...]
Be sure to check out the Historic Weapons Demonstrations at the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument … every week on Saturday and Sunday! Join park staff and volunteers (usually dressed in period garb). Hear history come alive with the boom of cannon or musket fire! Demonstrations are usually on the Castillo’s gundeck and last [...]
Be sure to stop in the Castillo de San Marcos for the Colonial Craft Weekend - Saturday and Sunday, March 15 & 16, 2025. Enjoy a weekend of Spanish Colonial crafts and artistry highlighting civilian roles in St. Augustine. That includes blacksmithing, leatherworking, textiles, and children’s games. Operating hours: 9:00am first admission | 5:00pm last [...]
Castillo by Candlelight - The Mose Story Join us at the Castillo de San Marcos on Saturday, March 8, 2025 for Castillo by Candlelight - The Mose Story. This special evening event is in honor of the important African American heritage of this community. Made possible through a partnership with the Fort Mose Historical Society [...]
Civil War Times in St. Augustine Presentation at Castillo de San Marcos Come to the Castillo de San Marcos to experience a taste of life in the 1860s in St. Augustine during the Civil War. Re-enactors will be portraying the soldiers of the 24th Massachusetts that garrisoned the fort in 1864. Activities include an immersive [...]
Mark your calendar so you don't miss the Free Admission to the Castillo de San Marcos! Monday, January 20, 2025 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Come experience this National Park. In fact, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Please Note: other fees, including timed [...]
Press Conference at Castillo de San Marcos National Monument The Castillo de San Marcos National Monument has become the first National Park to earn the Certified Autism Center™ designation by The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). Join them on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10:00am when they host a press conference [...]
Be sure to check out the Historic Weapons Demonstrations at the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument … every week on Saturday and Sunday! Join park staff and volunteers (usually dressed in period garb). Hear history come alive with the boom of cannon or musket fire! Demonstrations are usually on the Castillo’s gundeck and last [...]