Brochure - Changing of the Guard

Imagine it is typical day in 1740 St. Augustine. Soldiers guarding the little colonial city are dismissed for the night, but not before their replacements arrive and are ready to take over the duty of guarding Government House, the home of the Spanish Governor and the seat of power. The commanding officer inspects the weapons of the new guards then orders them to take over for the guards already on duty. The retiring soldiers, their duties over for the day, are ordered to clear their weapons with the command “Disparen!” The resounding blast of musket fire assures the residents of 18th century St. Augustine that guards are in place and the city will be safe for the night.