English Raiders to Attack St. Augustine
Sir Francis Drake Returns
ST. AUGUSTINE, FL, May 29, 2008. On Saturday, June 7, English pirates will once more rampage through the streets of old St. Augustine in an authentic re-creation of Drake's Raid of 1586. Conducted by the Historic Florida Militia, this 23rd annual re-enactment provides an up-close look at what it was like for St. Augustine's residents to defend their city against the infamous Sir Francis Drake.
On June 7, 1586, Drake's 23 ships and 2,000 Englishmen attacked the city with cannons from Anastasia Island. The next day, they stormed through the streets and burned St. Augustine to the ground.
On Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the re-enactment will feature a 16th century encampment at the Fountain of Youth Park, 11 Magnolia Avenue. The encampment will include military drills and period skills demonstrations. Saturday evening at 7 p.m., the running battle will begin in the downtown historic district as St. Augustine townspeople and Spanish soldiers attempt to stop the English assault. The fighting will proceed to the north end of St. George Street at the historic City Gate and redoubt where the skirmish will end. Admission is free to this authentic re-creation of the sack of St. Augustine.
The event is funded in part by a grant from the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council. For more information on the re-enactment of Drake's Raid, call 904.824.9823.
For more information on events in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches, call the Visitors and Convention Bureau at 1.800.653.2489 or visit www.Getaway4Florida.com.
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