Fort Frederica National Monument
The remnants of the fortress that saved Georgia from the Spanish still stand guard on their swampy island.

πŸ“œ Historic fortress on Saint Simons Island, established in 1736 by James Oglethorpe to defend British colonies from Spanish forces. πŸ” Protected British colonies from Spanish invasion.

Why Go

βš”οΈ Explore remnants of a significant colonial British fort and town ruins πŸ“š Learn about colonial history, the War of Jenkins' Ear, and the Battle of Bloody Marsh πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Engage with the Jr. Ranger program, fun for all ages πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Walk through historic town ruins and enjoy marsh views

Tips

β˜€οΈ Check current conditions for emergency closures. πŸ’‘ Check out the Jr. Ranger program, recommended for all visitors. πŸŽ₯ Park film 'Fort Frederica: History Uncovered' shown every 30 mins in Visitor Center.

Hours

πŸ•’ Park grounds, restrooms, trails: Daily 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. 🎁 Visitor Center & Gift Shop: Wednesday to Sunday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. βš”οΈ Bloody Marsh Unit: Daily 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. 🚫 Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day.

Toilets

🚻 Restrooms available on park grounds.

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