Fort Mose Historic State Park

Discovered only 25 years ago, this remarkable landmark is now a museum and state park that reveals a glimpse into St. Augustine’s lesser known history.

St. Augustine, founded 42 years before Jamestown and 55 years before the Pilgrims arrived on ...

Fort Mose

In 1693, King Charles II of Spain decreed that runaway slaves would be given sanctuary in his colonies. Many fugitives subsequently made their way to St. Augustine and helped defend the colony against British attacks. In 1728, the Spanish governor ...

National Historic Landmark - Fort Mose

Fort Mose, a free Black military and residential community, officially known as Gracia Real de Santa Teresa de Mose, was the first legally sanctioned free Black community within the present boundaries of the United States. Its inhabitants were mainly runaway ...

Fort Mose Historic State Park

In 1693 King Charles II of Spain decreed runaway slaves were to be given sanctuary in his colonies. Black fugitives from the British Colonies made their way south and fought against a British attack on St. Augustine. In 1728 the ...