Fort Mose Historic State Park
The first free African settlement in North America and a premier site on the Florida Black Heritage trail. In 1738, the Spanish governor of Florida chartered Fort Mose as a settlement for freed Africans who had fled slavery in the British Carolinas. When Spain ceded Florida to Britain in 1763,...
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The first free African settlement in North America and a premier site on the Florida Black Heritage trail. In 1738, the Spanish governor of Florida chartered Fort Mose as a settlement for freed Africans who had fled slavery in the British Carolinas. When Spain ceded Florida to Britain in 1763, the inhabitants of Fort Mose migrated to Cuba. Although nothing remains of the fort, the site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994 for its importance in American history.
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General Information Dates closed: Visitor's Center is Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Hours: Park is open 8:00am to Sunset, Visitor's Center is Open from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Open Year-Round | Category Museum State Park | |
| Guest Information Family Friendly Meeting/Tour groups welcome | Disabled Traveler Information ADA Compliant Ramps Wheelchair-friendly |
Articles
The Secrets of Fort Mose
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Mythbusters
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A Brief History of Florida
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The Remarkable Journey of Mose Militia Leader Francisco Menendez
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Events
History of Fort Mose
Ongoing Every Saturday From February 11, 2012 Until June 2, 2012
Hours: 11:00am
Admission: 2.00 per person
Address: 15 Fort Mose Trl., off of U.S. 1 North, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Fort Mose Historic State will host ranger led Fort Mose programs every Saturday at 11AM....
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Most Recent Comment
03/25/2008
I thought it was great! I hope they continue to grow and share their knowledge of this wonderful place with others.
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