Florida's Historic Coast Calendar of Events Nights of Lights Nov 2017-Jan 2018 | Page 14

November 11
Harvest Time at Fort Mose
Florida Living History volunteers in partnership with Fort Mose Historic State
Park and the Fort Mose Historical Society present an 18 th century historical
interpretation from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. that focuses on harvest time and foodways
in colonial Spanish Florida at Fort Mose, Florida’s Fortress of Freedom.
Youth activities will include tricorn hat making, cornhusk doll making, a
militia drill, leather working and more. Fort Mose Historic State Park is the
site of the first legally sanctioned free black settlement in the United States,
established in 1738. Admission into the event is free. Admission into the
museum is $2. 15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine 877-352-4478
www.floridalivinghistory.org
November 11
Equifest: A Celebration of the Horse
Enjoy this day that focuses on horses at the Florida Agricultural Museum
from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The event includes horse training demonstrations and a
parade of horses showing different breed characteristics. There will also be
vendors selling tack, jewelry, pottery and food. Admission is $10. 7900 Old
Kings Rd. North, Palm Coast 386-446-7630 www.floridaagmuseum.org
November 11
Veterans Day Parade
The Military Officers Association of America - Ancient City Chapter and the
Veterans Council of St. Johns County present a special Veterans Day parade
to honor the men and women of our Armed Forces. The all-military parade,
which begins at 11 a.m., will have more than 1,500 participants, including
units from all the military services, military bands and re-enactor units
representing every war period from the Revolutionary War. There will also be
a fly over. The parade takes place in downtown St. Augustine, and the route
is from Orange St. to San Marco Ave. to Cathedral P