The Florida Times-Union

Viva Mose! We're not building golf courses in state parks. But we did build a fort in one

There now is a fort at Fort Mose Historic State Park in St. Augustine.In comparison to Castillo de San Marcos, the massive fort a few miles to the south, it’s a small structure. And it isn’t the ...
The St. Augustine Record

Fort Mose Historic State Park was the first free-slave settlement in what would become the US

Fort Mose, located near St. Augustine, Florida, is the site of the first free-slave settlement in what is now the United States. Established in 1738, Fort Mose provided refuge for those escaping ...
News Tribune

Replica 1738 fort in Florida a tribute to first free Black community

ORLANDO, Fla. -- "Viva Mose!" shouted the crowd of dignitaries, state park rangers and community members gathered at Fort Mose Historic State Park near St. Augustine on a sunny Friday in early May.
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'The Birthplace Of African American History' Is A Fascinating Florida Landmark Hidden In A Stunning State Park

Florida has some of the country's most breathtaking state parks, and among these is a hidden gem that holds a crucial place in history: Welcome to Fort Mose Historic State Park. The sprawling 40-acre ...