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TAKE A WALK THROUGH HISTORY
Hidden away in the marshes of St. Augustine, Florida is one of the most important sites in American history: the first free community of ex-slaves, founded in 1738 and called Gracia Real de Santa Teresa de Mose or Fort Mose (pronounced Moh-Say).
More than a century before the Emancipation Proclamation, slaves from the British colonies were able to follow the original "Underground Railroad" which headed not to the north, but rather south, to the Spanish colony of Florida. There they were given their freedom, if they declared their allegiance to the King of Spain and joind the Catholic Church.
Fort Mose was the northern defense of St.Augustine, the nation's oldest city.
The events that took place here should cause all American history textbooks to be rewritten.
Partnering with you to preserve history
We invite you to join us as a partner in bringing life to the story of Fort Mose and its people. Only through your generosity and with your support, can we accomplish this goal.
Our work to tell this remarkable story has only just begun.
We invite you to help tell the story. Become a partner today.
- Get Involved
There are many opportunities to become involved with Fort Mose Historical Society. Our monthly meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at the State Park Museum at 5:00. Come join us and see how you can help tell the story.
- Living History
Living History
Living history events take place at Fort Mose
throughout the year...
* Help Us Build Our Wall
Help Us Build Our Wall
We have started our fund raising efforts to construct
the 1738 Fort's bastian wall. Our goal is to...
* Upcoming Events Upcoming Events... 4th Annual Fort Mose Historical Society Golf Tournament June 4th, 2016
Fort Mose Historic State Park 15 Fort Mose Trail St Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 823-2232
Park is open daily 9:00 - 5:00 Museum Hours
Thursday - Monday: 9:00 - 5:00 Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
==references and TAKE A WALK THROUGH HISTORY
Hidden away in the marshes of St. Augustine, Florida is one of the most important sites in American history: the first free community of ex-slaves, founded in 1738 and called Gracia Real de Santa Teresa de Mose or Fort Mose (pronounced Moh-Say).
More than a century before the Emancipation Proclamation, slaves from the British colonies were able to follow the original "Underground Railroad" which headed not to the north, but rather south, to the Spanish colony of Florida. There they were given their freedom, if they declared their allegiance to the King of Spain and joind the Catholic Church.
Fort Mose was the northern defense of St.Augustine, the nation's oldest city.
The events that took place here should cause all American history textbooks to be rewritten.
Partnering with you to preserve history
We invite you to join us as a partner in bringing life to the story of Fort Mose and its people. Only through your generosity and with your support, can we accomplish this goal.
Our work to tell this remarkable story has only just begun.
We invite you to help tell the story. Become a partner today. Get Involved There are many opportunities to become involved with Fort Mose Historical Society. Our monthly meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at the State Park Museum at 5:00. Come join us and see how you can help tell the story.
Living History
Living History
Living history events take place at Fort Mose
throughout the year...
Read More..
Help Us Build Our Wall
Help Us Build Our Wall
We have started our fund raising efforts to construct
the 1738 Fort's bastian wall. Our goal is to...
Read More..
Upcoming Events Upcoming Events... 4th Annual Fort Mose Historical Society Golf Tournament June 4th, 2016
Read More..
Fort Mose Historic State Park 15 Fort Mose Trail St Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 823-2232
Park is open daily 9:00 - 5:00 Museum Hours
Thursday - Monday: 9:00 - 5:00 Closed Tuesday and Wednesday