SJC Parks and Recreation Brings Old Florida to Life at 2025 Bartram Living History Festival
- 30 April 2025
- Category: SJC News Parks and Recreation
- Tags: 2025
Annual festival adding food, more historical interpreters at Alpine Groves Park
On Saturday, May 3, the St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department, in coordination with the St. Johns Cultural Council, will hold its largest-yet Bartram Living History Festival at Alpine Groves Park (2060 SR-13, St. Johns).
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., an hour longer than previous years, the park will see crafts tables, more historical interpreters and demonstrations than ever before (including William Bartram himself, the Long Warrior, Luisa Fatio, a blacksmith, and more), live music, and tours of the park’s historic farmhouse in celebration of Floridian history from the early 18th century to today. Salt Run BBQ Food Truck and Sour Filly Drink Truck will be at the park providing refreshments.
“There is so much history in St. Johns County to explore beyond the city gates,” Outdoor Recreation Supervisor Kelly Ussia said. “This event is a great way to spend a Saturday with family exploring the amazing stories that our county has to tell.”
“Alpine Groves is one of my favorite parks in the county, and this event helps bring it to life,” Natural Resources Superintendent Nathan Otter said. “There is something for everyone at this event: food, music, history, animals, crafts, games, and more!”
Attendees will be able to catch shuttles from Hickory Creek Elementary (235 Hickory Creek Trail, St. Johns). Shuttles will transport attendees to and from Alpine Groves Park starting at 9:30 a.m. and will run until 2:30 p.m. The shuttle and the event itself are both free.
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