School of the 16th Century

It’s time to go back to school. Way back to The School of the Sixteenth Century.

The Historic Florida Militia has partnered with the Saint Augustine Historical Society to present this year’s “School” on the grounds of the Oldest House Museum Complex, 14 St. Francis Street, on Friday & Saturday, April 19th & 20th from 10 AM to 4 PM.  Old Town Trolley has a stop directly outside the museum.

See what life was like in the very beginning of our city and enjoy demonstrations of historic weapons like crossbows, matchlock muskets, pikes, and edged weapons.  See the clothing, crafts, culinary techniques, and military and religious practices of that time.  New this year are courses on the women of the Menendez expedition and primitive fabric dyeing.

Admission to the informative 16th-century encampment will be free and open to the public on Saturday April 20.