Fort Mose

Fort Mose is located in Saint Augustine, Florida, chartered by the Spanish governor in 1738. It became, during the course of the following twenty-five years, a sanctuary for escaped African slaves seeking freedom from the English colonies of the Carolinas. It was also recognized as the country's first free settlement for African Americans.

First recognized as an historic landmark in 1994, the National Park Service, in 2009, named the fort as one of the important sites connected to the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.

Unfortunately, nothing remains of the wooden and earth buildings, but visitors are able to still enjoy the beauty of the landscape, lending their imagination to what life was like in the 18th century. The history of the landsite can be found in the visitor center, which includes a museum, which is open from Thursday to Monday from 9am to 5pm. Also available for visitors to the site are plenty of exhibits in which to interact with history.

Additionally, Fort Mose includes a number of exciting activities and amenities. These include bird watching, hiking, picnicking and sightseeing. Best of all, visitors can stroll along boardwalk, which is usually sundrenched for much of the summer months, as well as taking their pets for a quick walk.