• The archeological remains of Fort Frederica

    Fort Frederica

    National Monument Georgia

Centuries old conflict decided on St. Simons Island.

Georgia's fate was decided in 1742 when Spanish and British forces clashed on St. Simons Island. Fort Frederica's troops defeated the Spanish, ensuring Georgia's future as a British colony. Today, the archeological remnants of Frederica are protected by the National Park Service.

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Features

  • soldier working

    Things To Do

    Find out what activities, programs, and special events are being offered at Fort Frederica.

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  • Bloody Marsh Marker

    Bloody Marsh Unit

    Visit the Bloody Marsh Unit of Fort Frederica National Monument.

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  • bus

    Plan a Field Trip

    Programs, facilities, safety, and fee waiver criteria. Educational groups that submit a fee waiver, may be FREE, pending approval. Up to 30 day wait.

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  • film photo

    Preview Park Film

    "Fort Frederica: History Uncovered". The story of Frederica's past and the archeology that uncovered it. Trailer provided by Marc & Doris Cramer.

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  • books

    Bookstore

    Support Fort Frederica National Monument by purchasing items in our bookstore run by the Fort Frederica Association.

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Did You Know?

Spanish Moss

Spanish Moss is not a parasite; it is an air plant, and does NOT receive any nutrients from the trees it hangs from.  Fort Frederica National Monument, Georgia