Founder's Day: 460th Anniversary
- When: Saturday, September 6, 2025, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Mission Nombre de Dios, 101 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine
- Cost: Free
TO COMMEMORATE THIS HISTORIC MOMENT, THE DIOCESE OF ST. AUGUSTINE INVITES YOU 460TH FOUNDER’S DAY CELEBRATION
The day features Historic Florida Militia reenactment of the landing, a solemn Mass at the Rustic Altar with Bishop Erik Pohlmeier, a grand procession, and a reenactment of the first shared meal between Spaniards and Timucuans.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
10 a.m. Reenactment of Menéndez’s landing at Mission Nombre de Dios (free admission & parking)
Following the reenactment, Catholic Mass at the Rustic Altar (bring a folding chair)
12 p.m. Procession from the Mission to the Fountain of Youth (regular admission)
1 p.m. Reenactment of the first Thanksgiving meal at the Fountain of Youth (regular admission)
1 to 5 p.m. Spanish encampment & weapons demonstrations at the Fountain of Youth (regular admission)
Free admission and parking at Mission Nombre de Dios; regular rates apply at the Fountain of Youth.
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- Contact Phone: (904) 824-2809
- Category: Family Fun, Informational & Tours, Free
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