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Name: Battle of Bloody Mose
Start: 2024-06-22T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-06-22T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Fort Mose Historic State Park

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Battle of Bloody Mose

June 22 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

| Free to Attend

Join us at Fort Mose Historic State Park on Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 10:00am-3:00pm for the Battle of Bloody Mose. Re-enactors depict the 1740 Spanish victory at Fort Mose forcing the British to retreat from Spanish Florida.

Free Black Fort Mose militia, Spanish forces, and Yamassee warriors surprised the British in an early morning attack. They quickly reclaimed Fort Mose through a fierce display of force, hence the title of “The Battle of Bloody Mose”.

Schedule of Events
8:00am — Park Opens
10:00am — Opening Ceremony
11:00am — First Battle
12:00pm — Lunch (for participants)
1:00pm — Second Battle
2:00pm — Closing Ceremony

Parking: Free to general public at County Health Department, 200 San Sebastián View. Shuttle service begins at 8:30am. Tipping is appreciated.

Admission: to the event and park grounds is Free. However, donations are greatly appreciated. There is a $2.00 per adult fee to enter the Visitor Center/Museum; children under 6 are free.

Please keep in mind that this event is weather sensitive.

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