https://www.nps.gov/foma News releases from Fort Matanzas National Monument. en-us https://www.nps.gov/casa/learn/news/castillo-de-san-marcos-and-fort-matanzas-reopening-after-hurricane-milton.htm Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:28:00 EST Castillo de San Marcos National Monument will return to normal operations on Saturday, October 12, 2024, following Hurricane Helene. Fort Matanzas National Monument will reopen, with restrictions, on Saturday, as well. https://www.nps.gov/casa/learn/news/castillo-de-san-marcos-and-fort-matanzas-reopening-after-hurricane-milton.htm https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/castillo-de-san-marcos-and-fort-matanzas-to-close-due-to-hurricane-milton.htm Sun, 06 Oct 2024 06:11:00 EST Castillo de San Marcos and Fort Matanzas National Monuments will be CLOSED starting Monday, October 7, 2024, in anticipation of severe weather and potential impacts from Hurricane Milton. https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/castillo-de-san-marcos-and-fort-matanzas-to-close-due-to-hurricane-milton.htm https://www.nps.gov/casa/learn/news/castillo-de-san-marcos-and-fort-matanzas-reopening-with-restrictions-following-hurricane-helene.htm Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:53:00 EST Castillo de San Marcos National Monument will REOPEN to the public on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Fort Matanzas National Monument will REOPEN with Restrictions on Saturday, September 28, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/casa/learn/news/castillo-de-san-marcos-and-fort-matanzas-reopening-with-restrictions-following-hurricane-helene.htm https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/castillo-de-san-marcos-and-fort-matanzas-closed-for-tropical-storm-helene.htm Wed, 25 Sep 2024 06:58:00 EST Castillo de San Marcos and Fort Matanzas National Monuments will be CLOSED starting Wednesday, September 25, 2024, in anticipation of severe weather and potential impacts from Tropical Storm Helene. https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/castillo-de-san-marcos-and-fort-matanzas-closed-for-tropical-storm-helene.htm https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/storm-closure-08-28-2023.htm Mon, 28 Aug 2023 07:29:00 EST Castillo de San Marcos and Fort Matanzas National Monuments will be CLOSED starting Tuesday, August 29, 2023, in anticipation of severe weather and potential impacts from Tropical Storm Idalia. https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/storm-closure-08-28-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/propose-1-reservation-fee-for-special-events.htm Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:21:00 EST If you would like to provide comments on this proposal, please e-mail comments to CASA_RESERVATIONS@nps.gov no later than October 1, 2023. The National Park Service at Castillo de San Marcos and Fort Matanzas National Monuments is proposing a $1 reservation fee for after-hours special events, including the popular Castillo by Candlelight and Fort Matanzas Torchlight Tours. This $1 reservation fee is necessary to allow for on-line reservations for these programs and to ensure space is available for all with reservations. https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/propose-1-reservation-fee-for-special-events.htm https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/2018-matanzas-torchlight-tours.htm Wed, 24 Oct 2018 05:36:00 EST On Saturday, November 3, 2018 evening tours will be offered at Fort Matanzas. https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/2018-matanzas-torchlight-tours.htm https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-public-comments-on-plan-to-protect-species-of-concern-on-southeast-coastlines.htm Wed, 26 Sep 2018 06:23:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public comments on a regional environmental assessment that examines options for protecting shorebirds, sea turtles and beach mice from the threat of depredation at NPS units in the Southeast Region. The Coastal Species of Concern Predation Management Plan Programmatic Environmental Assessment (assessment) evaluates the best available predation management options and analyzes relevant environmental issues.  https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-public-comments-on-plan-to-protect-species-of-concern-on-southeast-coastlines.htm https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/cannon-firing-at-fort-matanzas-national-monument-august-2018.htm Mon, 09 Jul 2018 06:57:00 EST   On Saturday, August 4, 2018 come join our Colonial British Navy re-enactors to learn about the life of an 18th century British sailor and watch the fort’s cannons fire. https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/cannon-firing-at-fort-matanzas-national-monument-august-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/ferry-service-resumes-at-fort-matanzas.htm Mon, 14 May 2018 10:15:00 EST The National Park Service is pleased to announce that our ferry to Fort Matanzas National Monument will officially resume service on May 14th at 9:30am. https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/ferry-service-resumes-at-fort-matanzas.htm https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/last-outpost-of-the-empire-with-cannon-firings.htm Mon, 02 Apr 2018 07:37:00 EST Saturday, April 7, 2018, British History Comes to Life at Fort Matanzas National Monument. The spring of 1783 finds the American Revolution almost at an end. Feeling abandoned and betrayed by the politicians in London, the Loyalist troops in East Florida are near mutiny. https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/last-outpost-of-the-empire-with-cannon-firings.htm https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/inlet-and-beach-walk-april-2018.htm Mon, 26 Mar 2018 10:38:00 EST On Tuesday April 10, 2018 Fort Matanzas invites you to join us in a guided interpretive walk around the Matanzas Inlet. https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/inlet-and-beach-walk-april-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/castillo-de-san-marcos-and-fort-matanzas-teacher-ranger-teacher.htm Fri, 16 Mar 2018 13:03:00 EST Castillo de San Marcos and Fort Matanzas National Monuments are currently accepting applicants for the Teacher-Ranger-Teacher program. https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/castillo-de-san-marcos-and-fort-matanzas-teacher-ranger-teacher.htm https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/january-events-at-fort-matanzas-national-monument.htm Mon, 08 Jan 2018 11:58:00 EST January Events at Fort Matanzas National Monument https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/january-events-at-fort-matanzas-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/operations-update-for-castillo-de-san-marcos-fort-matanzas.htm Wed, 11 Oct 2017 12:57:00 EST The Visitor Center area of Fort Matanzas National Monument has reopened today, as hazardous tree limbs have been removed from public areas. This area consists of the main park entrance, the visitor center and restroom facilities, and the park’s Coastal Hammock Nature Trail. https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/operations-update-for-castillo-de-san-marcos-fort-matanzas.htm https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/volunteers-needed-for-dune-restoration-work.htm Tue, 15 Aug 2017 10:31:00 EST On Saturday, August 19, Fort Matanzas National Monument will be planting over 2,000 sea oat seedlings along the beach in an effort to rebuild the dunes naturally, and we need your help! https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/volunteers-needed-for-dune-restoration-work.htm https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/cannon-firing-at-fort-matanzas-national-monument.htm Tue, 09 May 2017 07:27:00 EST Cannon Firing at Fort Matanzas National Monument https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/cannon-firing-at-fort-matanzas-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/upcoming-free-event-at-fort-matanzas-national-monument.htm Tue, 22 Nov 2016 10:11:00 EST Even though ferry access to Fort Matanzas is still unavailable due to damage from Hurricane Matthew, join park staff and volunteers for a free event at the Fort Matanzas National Monument Visitor Center on Anastasia Island. https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/upcoming-free-event-at-fort-matanzas-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/local-national-monuments-closed-due-to-hurricane.htm Tue, 04 Oct 2016 09:55:00 EST In preparation for Hurricane Matthew and the subsequent impacts to St. Johns County, Castillo de San Marcos & Fort Matanzas National Monuments WILL BE CLOSED on Thursday, October 6, 2016 and Friday, October 7, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/local-national-monuments-closed-due-to-hurricane.htm https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/local-national-monuments-closed-due-to-tropical-storm.htm Tue, 30 Aug 2016 12:41:00 EST UPDATE & CHANGE TO CLOSURE Local National Monuments Closed Due to Tropical Storm https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/local-national-monuments-closed-due-to-tropical-storm.htm https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/birdwalk201603.htm Tue, 08 Mar 2016 08:47:00 EST The National Park Service is pleased to announce an opportunity to explore the ecology of Florida’s coast. https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/birdwalk201603.htm https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/cultural-influences-in-the-spanish-colonial-kitchen.htm Fri, 22 Jan 2016 08:08:00 EST Fort Matanzas National Monument will host a special free day event on Saturday, January 30, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. During this event reenactors dressed as Spanish colonial women will describe the life of a typical woman in Saint Augustine during the Spanish period. https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/cultural-influences-in-the-spanish-colonial-kitchen.htm https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/jan2016birdwalk.htm Wed, 20 Jan 2016 05:30:00 EST The National Park Service is pleased to announce an opportunity to explore the ecology of Florida’s coast. Join our volunteer Veronica Peterson, Saturday January 23, 2016 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. for an informative bird walk in the park’s diverse habitat. https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/jan2016birdwalk.htm https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/matanzas-torchlight-tours.htm Thu, 07 Jan 2016 10:19:00 EST Fort Matanzas National Monument will be offering evening Torchlight Tours on Saturday, January 23, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/matanzas-torchlight-tours.htm https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/torchlight-tour.htm Mon, 05 Jan 2015 02:53:00 EST Take a nighttime ferry ride to Fort Matanzas and visit Spanish soldiers from 1743! https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/torchlight-tour.htm https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/fort-matanzas-bird-walk.htm Fri, 02 Jan 2015 06:16:00 EST Explore Florida's coastal ecology during a two hour walk through the monument's diverse habitat. https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/fort-matanzas-bird-walk.htm https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/bird-walk-at-fort-matanzas.htm Mon, 08 Dec 2014 06:04:00 EST The National Park Service is pleased to announce an opportunity to explore the ecology of Florida's coast. Join our park volunteer Veronica Peterson, Saturday December 13, 2014 from 9:30-11:30am for an informative bird walk in the park’s diverse habitat. https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/bird-walk-at-fort-matanzas.htm https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/newpersonnel.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2014 06:06:00 EST Steven J. Roberts, new Chief of Interpretation & Education, arrives at Castillo de San Marcos and Fort Matanzas National Monuments. https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/newpersonnel.htm https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/final-general-management-plan-released.htm Thu, 12 Jun 2014 09:25:00 EST The final version of the General Mangement Plan has been released. https://www.nps.gov/foma/learn/news/final-general-management-plan-released.htm