What is Fort Mose?

Did you know? Fort Mose was the:

- Destination of the original Underground Rail​ro​ad — running South
- Site of the first legally sanctioned free Black community in what’s now the United States

 

And today, this National Historic Landmark is a popular site on the:

National Underground Railroad to Freedom
Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor
Florida African American History Trail

Calendar of Events

Fort Mose Golf Tournament

October 12, 2020 – Cimarrone Golf Club 2800 Cimarrone Blvd, Jacksonville, Florida 32259(904) 287-2000 Schedule of Events Registration/Practice11:00am-12:15pm Musket Start/Scramble12:30pm Awards Reception & Buffet4:45pm-7:00pm Sponsors   American Legion Post 194 Ameris Bank Anastasia Storage Center Associated Doors Inc Avis Car Rental Joseph L Boles Attorney at Law Burkhardt Sales and Service Ed’s Red Inc First…

Learn About the Fort Mose Community

Interested in helping us perserve this wonderful treasure for generations to come - come volunteer with us!

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Become a Member!

Join us! YOU can become a part of the Fort Mose story. Your membership supports our living history, restoration and preservation projects!

Museum Hours & Fees

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Come See Our Incredible Museum!
Rated 'Certificate of Excellence' by Tripadvisor

Special Thanks to all our Sponsors, Partners & Volunteers!