Guided Tour of Historical St. Francis Barracks/​Florida National Guard

Overview

Explore the military history of St. Augustine with a free, guided History Festival Tour of the historic St. Francis Barracks and grounds, led by Florida National Guard Command Historian Alison Simpson. Discover the site's early use as a Franciscan headquarters, its transformation into a 19th-century U.S. Army installation, and its continued role in Florida’s military story. The free tour takes place at 9 a.m. and lasts approximately one hour. St. Francis Barracks is home to the Florida National Guard—the nation’s oldest militia, established in 1565 by Don Pedro Menendez de Avilés. 82 Marine St., St. Augustine. www.staugustinehistoryfestival.com