Theodore Roosevelt Presidential LibraryPublic Lands Directory

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Overview

War was imminent as James Oglethorpe established Fort Frederica in 1736, to help protect the British colonies from the Spanish in Florida. Fort Frederica illustrates the story of the War of Jenkins Ear (1739-1748) and how its British defenders fought off the Spanish Army. Today, archeology has uncovered the story of the 1,000 people that once lived here.

From the National Park Service

History

The designation history for this site (every law, proclamation and order, and the administration behind each) is being researched and checked by the Library’s historians.

What to see and do

Activities

  • Biking
  • Guided Tours
  • Hiking
  • Living History
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits

Browse hiking, biking and paddling routes on AllTrails

Plan your visit

Hours

Fort Frederica National Monument Grounds: Park & Grounds Closed: Thanksgiving Christmas Day New Year's Day

Bloody Marsh Site: Bloody Marsh is roughly where the site of the last battle of the Spanish invasion of Georgia took place on July 7th. Though casualties were relatively light, it would rob the Spanish of their enthusiasm and lead to their abandonment of their campaign. Located 7 miles south from the front gates of the town of Frederica, this relatively minor engagement ended the Spanish threat to the Georgia colonies.

Visitor Center Hours: The Visitor Center is closed Monday and Tuesday. The park grounds remain open for visitation.

Getting there

Directions from Torras Causeway: at end of causeway, get in left lane. Follow left lane to traffic light. Go straight at light. Follow Sea Island Road to Frederica Road. Turn left at traffic light onto Frederica Road. Follow Frederica to roundabout. Take second exit of roundabout (still on Frederica). Go approximately 1 mile. Turn left onto park entrance road. Across from Wesley United Methodist Church. For detailed directions, clink the link below.

Visitor centers

  • Fort Frederica Visitor Center

Weather

The site enjoys mild climate from fall through early summer, followed by hot, humid summers.

Phone: 9126383639

Whose lands these are

These lands are the ancestral and present-day homelands of Native nations. A section on whose lands these are is being prepared with tribal review. In the meantime, Native Land Digital offers a starting point.

Photos

Trees silhouetted against a cloudy sky at dusk
Sunset over Frederica · NPS Photo
Reenactors performing as the original redcoats who served at Frederica
Soldiers of the 42nd Regiment of Foote · NPS Photo
A large grapevine draped among the Live Oaks
100 year old grapevine at Frederica · NPS Photo
The shadow of the ruin of Fort Frederica highlighted by a sunset along the Frederica River.
Fort Frederica at Sunset · NPS Photo
Brick building with wheelchair ramp behind a tree hung with Spanish moss
Fort Frederica's Visitor Center · NPS Photo

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