October 13, 2009
Coaster Lecture Series: Plantations on St. Simons October 14th
This upcoming program will highlight the history of the plantation on St. Simons Island. This second program of a series will occur on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 5:30 pm within the visitor center auditorium at Fort Frederica National Monument.
September 24, 2009
Coaster Lecture Series: Sophia Porson, Sept. 29th at 5:30pm
This upcoming program will highlight local resident Sophia Porson’s connections to President Eisenhower through President Clinton during her career with the State Department. This first program of a series will occur on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 5:30 pm within the visitor center auditorium at Fort Frederica National Monument.
June 29, 2009
Summer Hours Expand at Fort Frederica National Monument
Starting Sunday, July 5th, the new hours of operation will extend an extra hour from 9 am until 6 pm from Sunday through Friday. On Saturdays the hours of operation will be from 9 am until 9 pm. Saturday evenings at 8:15 program, the ranger staff will present programs entitled “Sunset on the Fort” that will focus on the period of Frederica’s ‘sunset’ years.
June 02, 2009
Fee Free Weekend on June 20 and 21, 2009
On June 20 and 21, park entrance fees will be waived for all who want to experience their national parks.
May 08, 2009
Hands-On-History Day Camp, June 22-24
The park is now accepting reservations for the 2009 Hands-On-History Camp. The camp will be held from Monday June 22, 2009 to Wednesday, June 24, 2009 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. It is limited to 20 participants. Please call the park visitor center at (912) 638-3639 for reservations.
May 08, 2009
Frederica Folkways: The Life of a Soldier on May 16th
On Saturday, May 16, at 2:00 p.m., a program entitled “The Life of a Soldier,” will feature a special tour of the town and fort of Frederica.
April 21, 2009
Fort Frederica National Monument Celebrates Archaeology Month
The State of Georgia has designated the month of May as Archaeology Month. On Saturday, May 2, 2009, the staff of Fort Frederica National Monument, along with local fourth-grade students, will present a special program called "An Afternoon with Archaeology".
April 03, 2009
2009 National Park Week April 18 to 26
Fort Frederica National Monument Superintendent Mary Beth Wester is pleased to announce the details of several upcoming programs during National Park Week. National Park Week is an annual week proclaimed by the President of the United States for celebration and recognition of America’s National Parks. This year’s National Park Week is April 18–26 and Fort Frederica National Monument is offering some special programs to highlight the park’s history.
March 25, 2009
Musket Firing at Bloody Marsh: March 28th, 2009 at 2:00pm
On Saturday, March 28th, at 2:00 p.m., a program entitled “The Battle of Bloody Marsh,” will feature a British soldier telling the story of the battle and the effects it had upon the soldiers and Frederica.
March 03, 2009
Music of Early America, Performed by the Hildebrands, Saturday March 14th at 7:00pm
Fort Frederica Superintendent Mary Beth Wester is pleased to announce a concert of “Music of Early America”
performed by David and Ginger Hildebrand at Fort Frederica National Monument on Saturday, March 14 at
7:00 pm.
February 24, 2009
Program on Robert Abbott, Civil Rights Advocate, February 28th, 2009
Superintendent Mary Beth Wester is pleased to announce the details of an upcoming program in honor of African-American History Month. On Saturday, February 28th, 2009 at 2:00pm, join a park ranger to learn about the fascinating life of Robert Abbott, who was one of the foremost Civil Rights leaders of the early 20th century.
February 05, 2009
History Comes to Life at Fort Frederica Festival
The annual Fort Frederica Living History Festival occurs on February 21, 2009. Admission is free for the Festival which begins at 9:00 AM and concludes at 4:00 PM.
January 26, 2009
"The Lorax" by Dr. Seuss on January 31st at 10:00 am
A park ranger will read a story to children and parents on a variety of different topics, from conservation to archeology. This month’s story will be "The Lorax" by Dr. Seuss.
December 01, 2008
Oglethorpe's Birthday Celebration on December 13, 2008
On Saturday, December 13th, the National Park Service at Fort Frederica National Monument will celebrate Oglethorpe’s birthday in true colonial style from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
November 10, 2008
Colonial Game Night at Fort Frederica-Fox and Geese
On Saturday, November 15th at 7 pm, join a park ranger to learn how to play the colonial game of Fox and Geese. This game was a popular peg game that dates back to the 14th century.
November 05, 2008
Veterans Days Fee Waived
On Tuesday, November 11, 2008, all U.S. veterans, members of the U.S. armed forces, and their families will be admitted free-of-charge on Veterans Day to Fort Frederica National Monument.
October 15, 2008
Fort Frederica National Monument Recruiting Soldiers
The park is looking for a few dedicated volunteers to portray soldiers of Alexander Heron’s Company of the 42nd Regiment – the British redcoats who served on St. Simons Island from 1738-1749. An informational meeting will be held at 7 pm on Saturday October 25th at Fort Frederica National Monument. Reservations are requested. Please call Jon Burpee at 912-638-3639.
September 29, 2008
Frederica Folkways: 18th century cooking, Oct. 25th
On Saturday, October 25, 2008 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. join a Park Ranger for an on-going cooking demonstration. Learn how the settlers adapted both new foods and cooking methods to help them survive in the infant colony of Georgia.
September 29, 2008
Frederica Folkways: The Life of a Soldier, Saturday, October 11
On Saturday, October 11, at 2:00 p.m., a program entitled “The Life of a Soldier,” will feature a special tour of the town and fort of Frederica. A National Park Ranger will lead visitors to the special places where soldiers did their duties and lived.
September 23, 2008
Free Days for National Public Lands Weekend, Sept. 27 & Sept 28
On Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28 from 9 am until 5 pm, entrance fees will be waived at Fort Frederica National Monument as part of National Public Lands weekend.
September 10, 2008
Evening in a Colonial Tavern, Sept. 20th at 7:00pm
On Saturday, September 20 at 7:00 p.m., visitors are invited to join some of Frederica’s 18th-century residents at the site of the Bennett Tavern.
July 08, 2008
"Sunset on the Fort": Saturday Nights July 12th to August 9th
Beginning on Saturday, July 12th, the park will remain open until sunset on Saturdays through August 9th. The ranger program will begin at 8:15 pm. A program entitled “Sunset on the Fort” will allow visitors a chance to see the golden sun set upon the marshes at the fort and learn about the site’s history. In particular, the programs will focus on the declining years of Frederica, following the battles between the British and Spanish for control of the region.
June 19, 2008
Boundary Study Public Meeting
The National Park Service is currently conducting a boundary expansion study for Fort Frederica National Monument. On Thursday, June 26, the National Park Service invites all interested individuals, groups, park neighbors, organizations, agencies, and public officials to public information sessions to discuss the boundary expansion proposal.
May 01, 2008
Hands-On-History Day Camp starts Monday June 23, 2008
The park staff at Fort Frederica National Monument is now accepting reservations for the 2008 Hands-On-History Camp. The camp will be held from Monday June 23, 2008 to Wednesday June 25th, 2008 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. It is limited to 20 participants. Please call the park visitor center at (912) 638-3639 to sign up for this educational and fun day camp. The camp is free and is open to children in fifth through seventh grades.
April 18, 2008
National Junior Ranger Day Saturday, April 26th
On Saturday, April 26, 2008 the National Park Service will hold its second National Junior Ranger Day. As part of this special day Fort Frederica National Monument will showcase its award winning Junior Ranger Adventure Book. Chosen by the Southeast Region as the winner of the “Keeper of the Light” Award, this book is unlike any other junior ranger book in the National Park System.
April 18, 2008
On Saturday, May 3rd 2008, learn about Archaeology at Fort Frederica
On Saturday, May 3rd 2008, park staff will present a program about Archaeology at Fort Frederica. The program will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. It is limited to 20 participants. This program offers the public a rare opportunity to explore Fort Frederica’s Archaeological Field School site. The program will cover the topics of research, excavation and laboratory work. Please call the park visitor center at (912) 638-3639 for reservations. Insect repellent is recommended.
April 10, 2008
An Evening in a Colonial Tavern Saturday April 19th
On Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 7:00 p.m., visitors are invited to join some of Frederica’s 18th-century residents at the site of the Bennett Tavern.
April 08, 2008
Frederica Folkways: Colonial Cooking
On Saturday, April 12, 2008 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. join a Park Ranger for an on-going cooking demonstration. Learn how the settlers adapted both new foods and cooking methods to help them survive in the infant colony of Georgia.
April 02, 2008
Frederica Folkways: The Life of a Soldier
On Saturday, April 5th, at 2:00 p.m., a program entitled “The Life of a Soldier,” will feature a special tour of the town and fort of Frederica. A National Park Ranger will lead visitors to the special places where soldiers did their duties and lived.
March 10, 2008
Musket Firing and Farkle at Fort Frederica
The National Park Service at Fort Frederica National Monument is pleased to announce the details of two upcoming programs designed to highlight the history of this British fort and town.
January 31, 2008
2008 Fort Frederica Living History Festival
History Comes to Life at Fort Frederica Festival on Saturday February the 16th. This event celebrates the 272nd Anniversary of the Founding of Frederica.
November 26, 2007
Oglethorpe Birthday Celebration December 15th
On Saturday, December 15th, the National Park Service at Fort Frederica National Monument will celebrate Oglethorpe’s birthday in true colonial style from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
September 20, 2007
Evening In a Colonial Tavern, Sept. 29th
Fort Frederica is pleased to announce a special evening living history program that will immerse visitors in an important aspect of colonial culture – the tavern, on Saturday, September 29, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
September 18, 2007
National Public Lands Day, September 29, 2007
On September 29, 2007, from 9 am until 5 pm, entrance fees will be waived at Fort Frederica National Monument as part of National Public Lands Day.
August 24, 2007
Centennial Initiative Announced
Fort Frederica National Monument will benefit from among the national proposals National Park Service Director Mary Bomar and Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne announced at a press conference in Yosemite National Park to celebrate the 91st anniversary of the NPS.
July 05, 2007
BLOODY MARSH CLOSED FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE
Tuesday, July 10, 2007 through Wednesday, July 11 the Bloody Marsh unit of Fort Frederica National Monument, located off of Demere Road on St. Simons Island, will be closed for road surface maintenance. Bloody Marsh will re-open on Thursday, July 12.
May 18, 2007
Summer Programs Begin Memorial Day Weekend
Summer ranger programs at Fort Frederica National Monument will begin Memorial Day weekend. Programs will begin Saturday, May 26, 2007 and continue every day through Monday, September 3, 2007. Programs are offered two times daily at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Among the programs you may experience are “hands on” musket drills, a “Pub Crawl” of the taverns of Frederica and tours of Frederica town.
May 07, 2007
Whats for Dinner Mom? May 12, 2007
On Saturday, May 12, 2007 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. join a Park Ranger for an on-going cooking demonstration. Learn how the settlers adapted both new foods and cooking methods to help them survive in the infant colony of Georgia.
April 27, 2007
Hands-On History Camp at Fort Frederica June 26-28
The day camp will be held on June 26, 27 and 28th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Space is limited to 2o participants. Registration begins on May 5th, 2007. Please call the park visitor center to register for camp at (912) 638-3639.
April 20, 2007
Junior Ranger Day, Saturday April 28th
On Saturday, April 28, 2007 the National Park Service will hold its first National Junior Ranger Day. As part of this special day Fort Frederica National Monument will unveil its new and improved Junior Ranger Activity book, funded through the generous support of the Fort Frederica Association.
April 13, 2007
Special Programs for Archeology Month
Fort Frederica’s park ranger staff will be presenting two special programs relating to Archaeology Month. The first is an art exhibit that will be on display for the month of May in the visitor center at Fort Frederica. The second program will be a hands-on archaeology program.
February 26, 2007
Volunteer Recruitment for 18th century Cannon Crew
Fort Frederica is recruiting select volunteers to portray soldiers of the British 42nd Regiment of Foot and present historic weapons demonstrations to visitors from around the world.
February 26, 2007
Cooking Demonstration on March 3rd 2007
On Saturday, March 3, 2007 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. join a Park Ranger for an on-going cooking demonstration. Learn how the settlers adapted both new foods and cooking methods to help them survive in the infant colony of Georgia.
January 26, 2007
Fort Frederica Festival Feb. 17, 2007
History Comes to Life at Fort Frederica Festival. Celebrate the 271st Anniversary of the Founding of Frederica on Saturday February 17th.
December 05, 2006
Oglethorpe Birthday Celebration to be held at Fort Frederica on December 16, 2006.
As the leading figure of the new colony of Georgia, General James Edward Oglethorpe was feted on his birthday in the young settlements of the colony. On Saturday, December 16th, the National Park Service at Fort Frederica National Monument will celebrate Oglethorpe’s birthday in true colonial style from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
November 01, 2006
Fees Waived for Veterans on Veterans Day
On Saturday, November 11, 2006, all U.S. veterans, members of the U.S. armed forces, and their families will be admitted free-of-charge on Veterans Day to Fort Frederica National Monument.
October 10, 2006
First Evening Cannon Firing at Fort Frederica National Monument October 21, 2006.
On October 21, 2006 at 7:30 p.m., the Fort Frederica cannon crew will give its first night time public interpretive program and cannon firing demonstration.
October 06, 2006
October 14th: 18th Century Children's Games at Fort Frederica
Modern-day children can join a park ranger on Saturday, October 14 at 2:00 pm to try their hand at the challenging Colonial games of hoop rolling, graces and cup and ball toss.
September 12, 2006
National Public Lands Day Event at Fort Frederica September 30th 2006
Local Volunteers to Pitch In During National Public Lands Day Event at Fort Frederica National Monument September 30, 2006.
September 08, 2006
Archeology Education Program Featured by Georgia Public Broadcasting
Georgia Public Broadcasting produced a video feature on Frederica's Archeology Education Program.
September 01, 2006
Children's Games of the 18th Century on September 9th 2006
Children can join a park ranger on Saturday, September 9 at 2:00 pm to try their hand at the challenging Colonial games of hoop rolling, graces and cup and ball toss.
July 19, 2006
Public Invited To Comment On Proposed Land Exchange
The National Park Service (NPS) has published a draft General Management Plan Amendment and Environmental Assessment for Fort Frederica National Monument.The National Park Service will be accepting comments on the draft plan until July 31, 2006.
