Fort Barrancas Walking Tour

As a Third System fort, Fort Barrancas belonged to one of the most advanced systems of seacoast defenses in the world. Built between 1839–1844, the fort helped defend Pensacola Bay and the Pensacola Navy Yard from foreign attack. While seen as a symbol of peace, the fort was born from a great injustice. Today Fort Barrancas stands as a monument to human ingenuity and a memorial to the victims and survivors of enslavement. Begin your visit at the Fort Barrancas Visitor Center before your tour.