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Fort Matanzas National MonumentA musket volley by Spanish soldiers lights up the dark night.
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Fort Matanzas National Monument
Bookstore

Eastern National operates a book and gift store inside the Visitor Center. You may view some of their merchandise here.

If you have a specific inquiry, you may call them at 904-824-2615.
A Spanish bronze cannon shown the characteristic green patina caused by copper rusting  

Did You Know?
Black, or gun, powder is a mix of potassium nitrate, sulfur, and charcoal used as a propellant charge in cannons. Burning rapidly when ignited, it expands 600 times its volume creating pressures that can hurl a cannonball up to 3.5 miles! Ft Matanzas National Monument, Florida

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Last Updated: July 28, 2006 at 16:11 EST