Don Pedro Menéndez de Avilés and the Founding of St. Augustine

This year, Florida Living History, Inc.’s (FLH’s) annual Founding Day heritage event will commemorate the 450th anniversary of the founding of the City of St. Augustine, Florida’s colonial capitol and the oldest continuously occupied European city, port, and parish in the continental United States. In partnership with the City and Diocese of St. Augustine, FLH’s historical re-enactment of Menéndez’ landing on September 8, 1565, and anniversary commemorations by FLH’s volunteers will be held at Mission Nombre de Dios.  This year’s 450th Anniversary heritage event will take place on the original date and on the original site of the “Noble and Loyal City’s” founding in September 1565!