St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum

Sea, Sail and Service was the theme of the Homeschool days at the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum. We enjoyed four stations that revolved around the American Revolution. We heard and stories of the continental navy up in Pascataway, Maine fighting against the British. We learned marina vocabulary such as a "Jack" as in Union Jack that would fly on the bow of the ship. The ensign flies at the stern. We learned how to remember the difference between port and starboard,
both left and port have four letters. We were taught the sounds of the bosmans whistle and the drum calls that were used on ships for communication, because of the noise of the ocean on a ship these calls were important for giving orders. We were introduced to the First Flags of the US, Grand Union Flag and the history of the coast gaurd and the Marines. We finished our tour with a 219 step climb up the lighthouse to enjoy the view of St. Augustine. Our blessing of the day was the Nina and the Pinta were docked at the marina where we could go on board and experience the 15 Century caraval cargo ship like Columbus did for three voyages.