Overview
Flight to Freedom tells the story of the journey of freedom seekers beginning from 1687 through 1763. Learn about Spanish, African and Native American food traditions and culture from guest speakers and demonstrators. Musket and cannon demonstrations by the Fort Mose militia. There will be tours and military and culinary demonstrations from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. daily. Event admission is free. 15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine. 904-823-2232 www.fortmose.org/flight-to-freedom
Schedule of Events
Flight to Freedom tours begin every 15 minutes daily, during these times:
9-11 a.m. | Tours every 20 minutes
11 a.m. -Noon | African Drumming
Noon -3 p.m. | Tours every 20 minutes
A 40-acre waterfront historic site, Fort Mose Historic State Park is the site of the first legally sanctioned free African settlement in what is now the United States. In 1738…