The Founding of Gracia Real de Santa Teresa de Mose is an annual event celebrating the establishment of Fort Mose, the first legally sanctioned free Black community in what is now the United States. Fort Mose was founded in 1738 as a haven for formerly enslaved people seeking freedom under Spanish rule.
The event commemorates this historic milestone with reenactments, cultural demonstrations, and educational programs, highlighting its significance in American and African-American history.
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The Story of Fort Mose
The story of freedom for many began in St. Augustine. For African Americans, the stories are as deep as the…
Fort Mose: The Nation’s First Community of Freed Slaves
Early Slaves’ Flight to Freedom Ended Near St. Augustine
A Walk in African American Shoes
While the Nation’s Oldest City is best known for its Spanish heritage and history, African Americans have played a significant…
