Thursday, September 1, 2011

446th anniversary of the founding of St. Augustine

Witness the reenactment of the landing of St. Augustine’s founder, Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles, along the same shoreline where Spanish colonists came ashore in 1565. Following the reenactment of the Spanish settler’s arrival there will be a presentation about St. Augustine and America’s Spanish history, then a celebration of Mass at the Mission’s outdoor altar. Following the Celebration of Mass, there will be informative presentations guest speakers and a procession to the Mission Museum.

Location: Mission Nombre de Dios
Directions: Located off San Marco Avenue and various locations in Historic St. Augustine
Hours: Festivites begin at 9 a.m.
Admission: Free

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