The Colonial Experience

Learn About
Blacksmithing

On our hourly Historic Adventure Tour, we explore how the colonial Blacksmith worked hard at the forge! He reworked old metal into tools, cooking utensils, strap hinges, and nails.

Live Musket
Demonstration

Join our Tour to stand tall as you learn to lock and load your 17th century replica musket! Our talented tour guide, who demonstrates musket drills, also repairs and maintains the garrison's guns and weapons, and inspects and tests firearms. Watch as they do a full musket demonstration.

Climb the
Watchtower

Climb 35 feet to the top of our interpretation of a Spanish watchtower from the past for a birds-eye view of the Castillo de San Marcos and St. Augustine's bayfront. Pinpoint the historic city's landmarks, new and old, and imagine what Spanish soldiers looking out would have seen and felt!

Walk Through
History

Stroll the Flags Over St. Augustine boardwalk, padding through the centuries beneath the very flags that have flown over this Ancient City for over 450 years—from the flag that likely flew on the mast of Juan Ponce de Leon's ship as he explored Florida's northeast coast to today's 50-star Stars & Stripes.

On the Living History Tour, you can imagine life in St. Augustine for hundreds of years. See and Experience how our citizens lived, worked and played while defending against attack. Learn about blacksmithing and cover your ears for a live musket demonstration! Visit a home that’s over 270 years old. Climb the watchtower and look for ships on the horizon. The St. Augustine Colonial Experience allows you to understand the success of the oldest permanent European Settlement in North America. History awaits you.