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Regular Hours of Operation:

The visitor center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday through Monday.

The grounds are open daily from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., 365 days a year.

Fort Mose Historic State Park is the site of the first legally sanctioned free African settlement in what is now the United States. In 1738, the Spanish governor of Florida chartered the settlement of Gracia Real de Santa Teresa de Mose, or Fort Mose for short, as a settlement for those fleeing slavery from the English colonies in the Carolinas.

Over the next 25 years, Fort Mose and Spanish St. Augustine became a sanctuary for Africans seeking liberation from the tyranny of English slavery amidst a large-scale power struggle between European powers in the New World. The only stipulation for gaining their freedom was that they had to declare their allegiance to the king of Spain and became members of the Catholic Church. It is estimated that 100 Africans made Fort Mose their new home. What is particularly interesting is that the residents created a new cultural community, pulling from Native American, Spanish and English cultural customs.

Fort Mose has been recognized for its national significance in the history of the United States. In 1994, the site was designated as a National Historic Landmark and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Fort Mose State Park and Museum

15 Fort Mose Trail
St. Augustine, FL 32084 United States
(904) 823-2232
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Fort Mose Historical Society

Fort Mose State Park and Museum, 15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine, FL, 32084

Hear local historian Dr. David Nolan and Archaeologist Dr. Lori Lee of Flagler College

Fri 9
Featured Featured May 9 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Fort Mose Historical Society

Fort Mose State Park and Museum, 15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine, FL, 32084

Grand Opening of the life-size replica of historic Fort Mose - special guests and more!

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