Militia Muster at Fort Mose Historic State Park
Experience free musket firing demonstrations from 9-11:30 a.m. at Fort Mose Historic State Park. Youth are welcome to participate in Junior Militia training using handmade wooden toy muskets. Visitor Center admission is $2. 15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine. 904-823-2232 www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/fort-mose-historic-state-park
Location
Fort Mose State Park
15 Fort Mose Trail
St. Augustine, FL 32084
January to December (Every First Saturday of the Month)
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
(904) 823-2232
Admission: This program is free. Visitor Center admission is $2
Why Go:
Step back in time and discover a foundational chapter of American history at Fort Mose Historic State Park, the site of the first legally sanctioned free African settlement in the United States. From 9–11:30 a.m., visitors can witness compelling, live musket-firing demonstrations that bring the 18th-century black militia back to life. This family-friendly event is free to attend, features an interactive Junior Militia training camp where kids can practice drills using handmade wooden toy muskets, and offers full access to the park’s insightful Visitor Center for just $2.
Wander & Rest Tip
Before your journey through history, enjoy a quiet moment in the Peña-Peck House garden or grab a coffee at a nearby café on St. George Street. Once you return to your Wander & Rest sanctuary, reflect on these powerful stories while relaxing in the private infrared sauna or taking a dip in the heated saltwater pool.