Castillo by Candlelight: The Mose Story
Castillo De San Marcos National Monument Tours
Castillo by Candlelight: The Mose Story
St. Augustine, FL - "In honor of the important African American heritage of this community, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument will host a special evening event on Saturday, March 8, 2025. This event is made possible through a partnership with the Fort Mose Historical Society and the Florida Park Service.
Volunteers will bring to life the important legacy of Fort Mose, the first legally-sanctioned free African settlement in what would become the United States. Follow the dangerous journey of a Freedom Seeker escaping from a life in slavery to a new life of freedom in Spanish Florida. Overhear the conversations of people met along the way – some wanting to help the Freedom Seeker, others hoping to return them to owners in the English colonies to the north. Meet Governor Montiano and hear his reasons for establishing this important settlement, and learn how Fort Mose and its militia played a critical role in turning the tide of the 1740 British siege on St. Augustine."
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Need to Know
- Arrival Time
Arrive 15 minutes prior to tour time. Late arrivals may not be accommodated, due to tour capacity.
- Parking
Fort Main Parking Lot is enforced from 8 am to 9 pm. Alternative parking is located at City Parking Garage or on street.
- Enviromental Concerns
- Uneven surfaces
- Flashlights encouraged outside the fort, guides will have lanterns to illuminate inside the fort.
- Food & Beveages
Only water is allowed inside the fort.
