The Menorcan Cultural Society is involved in a number of events in St. Augustine, St. Johns County and Florida involving history, culture, and social events that are pertinent to the Menorcans.

2010 Menorcan Heritage Celebration

2009 Menorcan Heritage Celebration

2008-240th Anniversary Year

In 2008 the Menorcan celebrated the 240th anniversary of the arrival of the Menorcan colonists in Florida. A number of events were hosted and attended by members to celebrate this anniversary.

In February of 2008, the City of St. Augustine commemorated the historical and cultural contributions of the Menorcans of Florida with a plaque on St. George Street in the area of the old Minorcan Quarter. The Mayor of St. Augustine along with other city and county officials attended the unveiling of the plaque,

Dr. Patricia Griffin spoke on Menorcan contributions to the vibrant history of St. Augustine.

Menorcan Cultural Society member Janis Craig with the newly unveiled plaque.

On June 26, 2008, the Menorcan Cultural Society celebrated the 240th anniversary of the arrival of the first Menorcan colonists in Florida with a celebratory walk from the City Gates to the Father Camps Statue in the West Courtyard of the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine. The Society estimates that between 500-600 people participated.

Officials from St. Augustine and New Smyrna standing in front of the statue of Father Camps.

Menorcan Heritage Walk

Heritage Plaque Dedication

Various datil products for sale.

Member Jerry Mickler with County Commisioner Ken Bryant.

Menorcan Christmas tree.

George Gardner, City Commisioner Don Crichlow, and Sally Gardner.

Sally Reyes Walton and her dancers.

Reyes and Solano family dancers.

Dr. Michael Gannon, Florida historian with Society President Carol Lopez-Bradshaw

Herb Greenleaf tells Menorcan family stories

Patrick Duran, apprentice to Stewart Pacetti, demonstrates the art of mullet net making