Giardini di Fort Mose

St. Augustine

Day 1 of my road trip across the USA brought me to my favorite city in Florida, St. Augustine; the oldest city in the country, and easily one of the most beautiful. 
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I snapped this shot at Fort Mose Historic State Park. This incredible site is a U.S. National Historic Landmark, and the rich history of this place is something that every school should be teaching our youth. 👇🏽
Hidden away in the marshes of St. Augustine is one of the most important sites in American history: the first free community of ex-slaves, founded in 1738 and called Gracia Real de Santa Teresa de Mose or Fort Mose (pronounced Moh-Say). Fort Mose played an extremely important role in the development of colonial North America. 
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As early as 1687, the Spanish government had begun to offer asylum to slaves who managed to escape from British colonies (the first Underground Railroad ran SOUTH to Florida from the colonies!). In 1693, the Spanish Crown officially proclaimed that runaways would find freedom in Florida, in return for converting to Catholicism and a term for men of four years' military service to the Crown. In effect, Spain created a maroon settlement in Florida as a front-line defense against English attacks from the north. Spain also intended to destabilize the plantation economy of the British colonies by creating a free black community to attract slaves seeking escape and refuge from British slavery.
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Fort Mose was the first free African settlement legally sanctioned in what would become the United States and had a total population of about 100. The village had a wall around it, with dwellings inside, plus a church and an earthen fort.
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The history of Fort Mose is far deeper, and far more interesting then I can convey on @Instagram so please do your own reading on it and learn more about the very earliest history of what is now the United States.
Day 1 of my road trip across the USA brought me to my favorite city in Florida, St. Augustine; the oldest city in the country, and easily one of the most beautiful. 
👇🏽
I snapped this shot at Fort Mose Historic State Park. This incredible site is a U.S. National Historic Landmark, and the rich history of this place is something that every school should be teaching our youth. 👇🏽
Hidden away in the marshes of St. Augustine is one of the most important sites in American history: the first free community of ex-slaves, founded in 1738 and called Gracia Real de Santa Teresa de Mose or Fort Mose (pronounced Moh-Say). Fort Mose played an extremely important role in the development of colonial North America. 
👇🏽
As early as 1687, the Spanish government had begun to offer asylum to slaves who managed to escape from British colonies (the first Underground Railroad ran SOUTH to Florida from the colonies!). In 1693, the Spanish Crown officially proclaimed that runaways would find freedom in Florida, in return for converting to Catholicism and a term for men of four years' military service to the Crown. In effect, Spain created a maroon settlement in Florida as a front-line defense against English attacks from the north. Spain also intended to destabilize the plantation economy of the British colonies by creating a free black community to attract slaves seeking escape and refuge from British slavery.
👇🏽
Fort Mose was the first free African settlement legally sanctioned in what would become the United States and had a total population of about 100. The village had a wall around it, with dwellings inside, plus a church and an earthen fort.
👇🏽
The history of Fort Mose is far deeper, and far more interesting then I can convey on @Instagram so please do your own reading on it and learn more about the very earliest history of what is now the United States.
Fort Mose Historic State Park which includes tranquil scenes and wetlands
Fort Mose Historic State Park featuring a bridge and forests
Fort Mose Historic State Park featuring a bridge and tranquil scenes

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Giardini di Fort Mose: hotel con le migliori recensioni

Guy Harvey Resort on St Augustine Beach

Guy Harvey Resort on St Augustine Beach

3 out of 5
860 A1A Beach Blvd St. Augustine FL
Il prezzo è 122 € a notte nel periodo 12 feb - 13 feb
122 €
12 feb - 13 feb
tasse e oneri inclusi
Alloggia in questo hotel sulla spiaggia a St. Augustine. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come il Wi-Fi gratuito, un parcheggio gratuito e una comoda posizione ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (2905 recensioni)
We were so impressed with the Guy Harvey Resort. We had booked a room with a balcony and a view of the ocean. So beautiful, even though the weather was so cold we still enjoyed every minute and still walked on the beach. The staff, amenities and clean room were incredible. The food at the restaurant ...

Recensione del 4 feb 2026

Guy Harvey Resort on St Augustine Beach
The Smart Stay Inn

The Smart Stay Inn

2.5 out of 5
2365 FL-16 St. Augustine FL
Il prezzo è 75 € a notte nel periodo 11 feb - 12 feb
75 €
11 feb - 12 feb
tasse e oneri inclusi
Alloggia in questo motel per viaggi d'affari a St. Augustine. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come la prima colazione inclusa nel prezzo, il Wi-Fi gratuito ...
8,4/10 Very Good! (1953 recensioni)
Hotel semplice ma pulito
Hotel semplice ma pulito. Uno dei pochi hotel nel nostro lungo viaggio dove le camere non odoravano di muffa. Personale gentile. La piscina è la vasca idromassaggio semplici ma carine. Colazione un po’ scarsa.

Recensione del 8 set 2023

The Smart Stay Inn
Hyatt Place St. Augustine/Vilano Beach

Hyatt Place St. Augustine/Vilano Beach

3 out of 5
117 Vilano Road St. Augustine FL
Il prezzo è 116 € a notte nel periodo 22 feb - 23 feb
116 €
22 feb - 23 feb
tasse e oneri inclusi
Soggiorna in questo hotel a St. Augustine. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come il Wi-Fi gratuito, la colazione (a pagamento) e una navetta gratuita per ...
9,2/10 Wonderful! (1158 recensioni)
Staff were extremely helpful!

Recensione del 6 feb 2026

Hyatt Place St. Augustine/Vilano Beach
Embassy Suites By Hilton St Augustine Beach-Oceanfront Resort

Embassy Suites By Hilton St Augustine Beach-Oceanfront Resort

3.5 out of 5
300 A1A Beach Blvd St. Augustine FL
Il prezzo è 204 € a notte nel periodo 24 feb - 25 feb
204 €
24 feb - 25 feb
tasse e oneri inclusi
Alloggia in questo resort sulla spiaggia a St. Augustine. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come la prima colazione inclusa nel prezzo, il Wi-Fi gratuito ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (1305 recensioni)
Staff was excellent! The room was nice. We had a lovely view of the ocean, which was wonderful. The air conditioning was quite loud when it was running. It did wake my husband up at night. Otherwise it was quiet.

Recensione del 7 feb 2026

Embassy Suites By Hilton St Augustine Beach-Oceanfront Resort
Days Inn by Wyndham St. Augustine I-95/Outlet Mall

Days Inn by Wyndham St. Augustine I-95/Outlet Mall

2 out of 5
2560 State Road 16 St. Augustine FL
Il prezzo è 49 € a notte nel periodo 11 mar - 12 mar
49 €
11 mar - 12 mar
tasse e oneri inclusi
Soggiorna in questo hotel a St. Augustine. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come il Wi-Fi gratuito, un parcheggio gratuito e una reception aperta 24 ore ...
7,2/10 Good! (978 recensioni)
Yes spotless and great staff.

Recensione del 4 feb 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham St. Augustine I-95/Outlet Mall
Quality Inn St Augustine Historic District Area

Quality Inn St Augustine Historic District Area

3 out of 5
2800 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd St. Augustine FL
Il prezzo è 63 € a notte nel periodo 22 feb - 23 feb
63 €
22 feb - 23 feb
tasse e oneri inclusi
Alloggia in questo motel per viaggi d'affari a St. Augustine. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come la prima colazione inclusa nel prezzo, il Wi-Fi gratuito ...
8,6/10 Excellent! (2091 recensioni)
Struttura rinnovata, senza l’odiosa moquette, in dotazione frigo, microonde e macchiana per il caffè. Tv e asciugacapelli. Diversi cambi biancheria da bagno + teli piscina. Colazione ordinaria. Abbiamo avuto bonus cocktail Il personale è molto cordiale e disponibile . La posizione si trova servita ...

Recensione del 24 mag 2025

Quality Inn St Augustine Historic District Area
Prezzo per notte più basso trovato nelle ultime 24 ore, per un soggiorno di 1 notte per 2 adulti. Tariffe e disponibilità sono soggette a modifica. Si applicano condizioni aggiuntive.

Altri quartieri di Giardini di Fort Mose

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Terrazza Nelmar

Esplora la zona di Terrazza Nelmar e includi nel tuo itinerario attrazioni come Matanzas River e San Marco Antique Mall.

Terrazza Nelmar
Ponce de Leon\'s Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park which includes interior views and industrial elements as well as an individual male

Magnolia

Esplora la zona di Magnolia e includi nel tuo itinerario attrazioni come Parco tematico Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park e Old Jail Museum.

Magnolia
Vilano Beach

Vilano Beach

Vilano Beach è celebre per le splendide spiagge, oltre che per attrazioni come Vilano Beach e Castle Otttis, tra le più apprezzate e visitate di tutta St. Augustine.

Vilano Beach
Flagler College in St. Augustine.

Uptown

Esplora la zona di Uptown e includi nel tuo itinerario attrazioni come Parco tematico Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park e Missione di Nombre de Dios.

Uptown
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Ravenswood

Ravenswood è un quartiere prettamente residenziale, ma puoi usarla come base per visitare Azienda Vinicola San Sebastian e Ripley's Believe It Or Not, due interessanti attrazioni nelle vicinanze.

Ravenswood
Flagler College Tour

Flagler Model Land

Esplora la zona di Flagler Model Land e includi nel tuo itinerario attrazioni come Flagler College Tennis Center e Grace United Methodist Church.

Flagler Model Land


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