Opening of the Reconstructed Fort Mose

Come join in the celebration of the Opening of the newly Reconstructed 1738 Fort Mose! It’s the realization of a 30 year dream by the Fort Mose Historical Society.

When: Friday, May 9, 2025 — 1:00pm-4:00pm and Saturday, May 10, 2025 — 9:00am-4:00pm

There will be reenactments by the Fort Mose Militia, live demonstrations by the Women of Mose, thought-provoking talks by local historians and archaeologists, and more.

Friday Schedule of Events

1:00pm-1:30pm — Opportunities to explore
1:00pm-1:30pm — Fort Mose Militia reenactments and demonstrations by the Women of Mose
1:30pm-1:20pm — Local historian Dr. David Nolan, PhD speaks of the intertwined histories of Fort Mose and St. Augustine
2:15pm-4:00pm — View the Fort, the Fort Mose Museum and the grounds of the State Park

African drummers in the afternoon

Saturday Schedule of Events

9:00m-12:00pm   — View the Fort, the Fort Mose Museum and the grounds of the State Park
12:00pm-1:00pm — Fort Mose Militia reenactments and demonstrations by the Women of Mose
1:30pm-1:20pm   — Local historian Dr. David Nolan, PhD speaks of the intertwined histories of Fort Mose and St. Augustine
2:10pm-2:45pm   — Archaeologist Lori Lee, PhD, Flagler College, speaks on the latest findings from excavations on the second Fort Mose
2:45pm-4:00pm   — View the Fort, the Fort Mose Museum and the grounds of the State Park
2:45pm-4:00pm   — Free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream

African drummers in the afternoon

$1.00 Hot Dogs in the afternoon

Parking is limited at Fort Mose. There will be offsite parking / transportation to/from 301 San Marco Parking Lot from 1:00pm-4:00pm

This event is one of many happening during the St. Augustine History Festival.