Fort Mose Historical Society: Founders Day
- When: Saturday, March 23, 2024, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Fort Mose Historic State Park, 15 Fort Mose Trail, Saint Augustine, FL 32084
- Cost: Free Park Admission | Visitor Center $2.00
Witness the processions, pageantry, ceremony, and cannon salutes surrounding the official founding of Gracia Real de Santa Teresa de Mose, or Fort Mose, in 1738. This marks the 284th anniversary of the historic event that established Fort Mose as the first legally sanctioned free Black community in North America.
Join in the celebration as Captain Francisco Menendez, members of his free African militia, and members of the Fort Mose Militia officially receive their freedom from enslavement. Witness the official blessing of the site by Franciscan Friar Don Joseph de Leon.
There is no charge to attend this event. Donations and Membership enrollment in Fort Mose Historical Society are gratefully accepted.
This event is weather-sensitive. Please check this site frequently for more information!
- Website: fortmose.org
- Contact Phone: (904) 823-2232
- Category: Informational & Tours
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