Event

Colonial Days Living History Festival

Fort Frederica National Monument

Fee:

Free.

Location: LAT/LONG: 31.140549, -81.390144


Throughout Park

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, March 21, 2020

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

6 hours

Type of Event

Living History

Description

This event commemorates the founding of Frederica in 1736 and provides a wonderful opportunity for Frederica's visitors to actively participate in the history of the site and of colonial Georgia. Admission is free for the Festival which begins at 10 AM and concludes at 4:00 PM.

Activities throughout the day will immerse visitors into the history of Frederica and the struggle for empire between Great Britain and Spain in the 18th Century. Volunteers from throughout the region will help the National Park Service bring this history to life. From Castillo de San Marcos NM in St. Augustine, Florida Spanish soldiers will explain the Spanish side of the story while they demonstrate firing a black powder cannon. Soldiers from Ft. Frederica's volunteer regiment will portray the 42nd Regiment of Foot and explain their role in determining the future of the Colony of Georgia. From Darien, GA Scottish Highlanders in all their kilted glory will demonstrate musket firing. Volunteers from Fort Frederica's own growing volunteer program will provide hands-on programs throughout the day.

For further information about this event and the expanding number of programs at Fort Frederica National Monument visitors may contact the park Visitor Center at 912-638-3639.





 

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Contact Information

Michael Seibert
9126383639
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