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Mission San Luis will host a Military Muster Saturday, May 9, from 10 A.M. until 4 P.M. The event is free and open to the public. Attend the event to see colorful pageantry, experience musket and cannon firing, and learn about the world of Spanish soldiers and Apalachee warriors. Hands-on activities for children will include military drills and “make & take” colonial crafts.

The Castillo de San Luis will welcome the St. Augustine Garrison Company of the Florida Historic Militia and the living history volunteers from the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument.

SCHEDULE
10 A.M. ~ Military parade around the plaza
10-1 ~ Book signing by Dr. John Hann
10:30 ~ Cannon & musket firings
1-2 P.M. ~ Presentation of Paso Fino horses
2:30 ~ Military procession to the church for
the blessing of Our Lady of the Rosary banner
3:30 ~ Cannon and musket firings

2020 Mission Road ~ Tallahassee ~ 850-487-3711
www.missionsanluis.org

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