Flagler County Public Library: Palm Coast Branch:Living History with Ft. Mose & Musket Firing Demonstration
- When: Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 2500 Palm Coast Pkwy NW, Palm Coast, FL 32137
- Cost: Free
Learn about one of the most significant—and often untold—stories in early American and Florida history when representatives from Fort Mose Historic State Park visit the Palm Coast Library for an in-depth and engaging presentation.
Established in 1738 near St. Augustine, Fort Mose (Gracia Real de Santa Teresa de Mose) was the first legally sanctioned free Black settlement in what is now the United States. Founded by formerly enslaved Africans who escaped British colonies and were granted freedom by the Spanish Crown, Fort Mose served as both a community and a critical military outpost defending Spanish Florida.
During this program, presenters will discuss:
The founding of Fort Mose and the journey of freedom taken by its residents
The role of Black militia members in protecting St. Augustine
Daily life at the fort, including family life, culture, religion, and military service
The broader impact of Fort Mose on American, African American, and Florida history
The presentation will also feature a musket firing demonstration, giving attendees a firsthand look at 18th-century weapons and military practices used by the fort’s defenders. This demonstration helps bring the history of Fort Mose to life and offers insight into how the settlement functioned as a stronghold of freedom and resistance.
- Website: flaglerlibrary.org
- Contact Phone: (386) 446-6763
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- Category: Free
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