Park Hours (Today)
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Fort Frederica Visitor Center: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
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About the Park
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.
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What to See & Do
Living History Demonstrations
Living history demonstrations are conducted on select Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year and highlight trades like blacksmithing, dyeing, weaving, soldiering and more. Call the park and ask if living history demonstrations are taking place when you visit.
Ranger-Led Town Tour
Join a ranger for a guided walking tour along Broad Street to the fort site to learn about the history of the area. Guided tours are available daily at 11:15 AM and 2:15 PM when staffing permits. Ask about if a tour will be offered the day of your visit.
Hike a Nature Trail
A few miles of nature trails surrounding the Fort Frederica town site gives visitors the opportunity to stretch their legs. Numbered posts along the trail identify plants and other nature features. Pick up a Nature Trail brochure at the Visitor Center or trailhead to follow along.
Complete the Fort Frederica Scavenger Hunt
Prepare to learn about and explore Fort Frederica! The Scavenger Hunt for Fort Frederica follows several clues around the site. Earn a prize once completed!
Explore the Fort Frederica Museum
Located in the Fort Frederica Visitor Center, explore the museum space before setting out onto the British fort's grounds and townsite.
Become a Fort Frederica Junior Ranger
Grab your activity booklet and become a Fort Frederica Junior Ranger today.
Self-Guided Tours
Fort Frederica Self-Guided Tour
Explore Fort Frederica at your own pace with the self-guided tour. Stops include excavated settlers' plots and remnants of the British barracks and fort. Tune into the audio provided for more context at each stop.
Visitor Centers
Fort Frederica Visitor Center
Start your tour of Ft. Frederica National Monument in the visitor center. Pick up orientation information at the desk, get your passport stamped, view the park film in the theater, look at the museum exhibits, try on colonial clothes, play colonial games, inquire about junior ranger programs, and shop in the Fort Frederica Association bookstore. Newly remodeled restrooms are located across the breezeway, and down the hallway, from the entrance to the visitor center
Getting Here & Transit
How to Get Here
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.
Park Amenities
Operating Hours
Fort Frederica National Monument Grounds
Park & Grounds Closed: Thanksgiving Christmas Day New Year's Day
- Monday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tuesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Photos
Trees silhouetted against a cloudy sky at dusk
Reenactors performing as the original redcoats who served at Frederica
A large grapevine draped among the Live Oaks
The shadow of the ruin of Fort Frederica highlighted by a sunset along the Frederica River.
When to Go
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Best Time
Year-round
Trip Length
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