First Saturdays

An Apalachee potter interacts with children during an educational camp at Mission San Luis.
Children walk in front of the reconstructed Apalachee council house during a school tour.
An interior view of the Apalachee council house, the largest known historic period Indian building in the Southeast.
Mission San Luis has an ongoing archaeological research program and is the most thoroughly investigated mission in the Southeast.
Living history interpreters visit outside the reconstructed 17th century Franciscan church.
An interior view of the 17th century Franciscan church.

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First Saturdays

2011 Historical Happenings at Mission San Luis

Learn more about regional topics including history, archaeology, and of course Mission San Luis, during this free monthly lecture series held the first Saturday of the month. Regular admission fees will be charged for attendees wishing to visit the site.

February 4 – Weaving: Various Styles/Various Ends
10:30 — 11:30 am
From simple over/under potholders to modernized computer techniques, weaving offers a myriad of means and outcomes for creative projects. Monticello fiber artist Alice Cappa will compare weaving techniques from jack loom patterns to woven lace to triangle frame styles.

February 4 – Knitting Circle
11:30 am — 4:00 pm
Join our knitting circle and help keep our living history staff warm this winter! We are creating scarves, wool hats, and stockings in 100% wool (cream, gray, and shades of brown).

Beverages and snacks will be provided to participants.
For more information, contact Aubrey Post at aubrey.post@dos.myflorida.com or (850)245-6379

Knit-a-Thon Patterns

For those who were unable to attend Mission San Luis' 1st Annual Knit-a-Thon, or did attend and would copies of the hat patterns that were used, please click on the links below. If you have questions concerning the patterns or Mission San Luis' Living History costume department, please feel free to contact Aubrey Post at Aubrey.Post@dos.myflorida.com or at (850)245-6379.

Colonial Crafts

From Noon to 2:00 p.m. on the First Saturday of the month, children are invited to participate in making crafts that they can then take home. Colonial Crafts is free with admission.

February 4: Yarn Pictures
March 3: Clay Coil Pots
April 7: Recycled Newspaper Plant Pots
May 5: Paper Flowers (Chihuahua Paseo)
June 2: Shell Necklaces
July 7: Bean Art
August 4: Branch Weaving
September 1: Paper Molas
October 6: Blessing of Animals event
November 3: Corn Husk Dolls
December 1: Wreath Ornaments

If you have any questions, please call 850.245.6406 for more information.