Florida Living History, Inc., will present LAST OUTPOST OF EMPIRE: The Plight of the Menorcans, a new heritage Event recreating colonial life in British East Florida and discussing the role of St. Augustine’s Menorcans in 18th-century Florida.
On Saturday, February 23, 2019, Florida Living History, Inc.’s (FLH's) volunteers, in partnership with the National Park Service’s Fort Matanzas National Monument, will present LAST OUTPOST OF EMPIRE: The Plight of the Menorcans, a new heritage Event, from 9:00AM to 4:00PM, recreating colonial life in British East Florida and discussing the role of St. Augustine’s Menorcans in 18th-century Florida.
Loyalist and British soldiers/sailors, garrisoning Fort Matanzas, will demonstrate the military skills needed to fight for King George on America’s Southern frontier. Newcomers to St. Augustine, Menorcans will talk about life in colonial Florida under British rule. Demonstrations of British artillery drill and cannon firings will occur at regular intervals throughout the day.
FREE ADMISSION
Phone: 1-877-352-4478
Email: info@floridalivinghistory.org
2019/02/23 - 2019/02/23
Fort Matanzas National Monument
8635 A1A South, St. Augustine, FL 32080