Stories

A lasting reminder of European colonization, Fort Frederica illustrates the life on the southern froniter of the British Thirteen Colonies. Explore the stories of the people, places, and events that shaped the large colonial town. Learn about the history before the townsite, during its occupation, and the stories that took place following the close of Georgia's colonial history.

 

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  Battle of Bloody Marsh

  Find out more about the decisive Fort Frederica battle

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  A General History of Fort Frederica

  Learn about the British Colonial Town of Fort Frederica

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  Archeology at Fort Frederica

  Learn more about how Archeology has shaped the story of Fort Frederica

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  Historic Field Reports of Fort Frederica

  Learn about government field reports of when the National Park Service took over the fort in 1945.

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  Gullah Geechee Recordings

  Listen to Gullah Geechee Songs and learn more about the meaning of them.

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  Reconstruction Era at Fort Frederica

  Learn more about the Reconstruction Era at Fort Frederica National Monument

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  Underground Railroad

  Learn more about how St. Simons Island played a role in a network of freedom for the Underground Railroad in North America.

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  Igbo Landing

  Find out about the story of Igbo Landing

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  The People Before Frederica

  Learn about the events and people that shaped Saint Simons Island before the settlement of a British town and fort.