History & Culture

The history and culture of the Preserve stretches over 6,000 years. Hear the life stories of the native people who survived in Florida's environment prior to European contact. Learn of the clash of cultures that occurred as nations converged, from Europeans attempts at colonization to the struggles of enslaved African peoples. Experience more modern trends such as the growing tourism industry and present community efforts to sustain modern life while preserving our local environment and its history.

Dig into the Story
Archaeology in the Park

Research continues at sites across the preserve.
Our Parks Namesake
The Timucua

Independant tribes sharing a common language are today known as the Timucua people.
Fort de la Caroline
16th Century Europeans in Florida

Cultures collide when European conflicts are brought to a Timucuan world.
Kingsley Plantation History
Plantation Era

Stories of freedom and enslavement on the Florida frontier.
Clubs, Golf, and a New Era
Recreation Era

The post-civil war era on Fort George Island moved away from agricultural and towards recreation and tourism.
A River War
Civil War

The Battle of St. Johns Bluff, a struggle for freedom, and more.
Online Archive of Historic Sources
Florida History Online

Documents from the park history transcribed by volunteers and posted online for all to study.
The Creation of Two Parks
Becoming a NPS Site

How did Fort Caroline National Memorial and Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve get established?
Call for Proposals
Science and History Symposium

We invite you to submit paper and poster presentations from scholars and students.