History of Fort de la Caroline
Park Namesakes
Timucua-Speaking PeopleThe Timucua all spoke dialects of the same language, although they were not united politically. We learn about them in many different ways.
European Politics spill into America
A Foothold in FloridaSpanish and French colonization of North American begins here.
"Strangers in a strange land..."
Explorers and Settlers of la Caroline300 people each held their own Fort de la Caroline story.
Spain and France in Florida
Settlement and ConflictIn Florida, both Spain and France hoped to claim their piece of the "new world."
Illustrating the Americas
Le Moyne and De BryFrom their confusing origin, to their Euro-centric mistakes, and sensationalized content, there is more story to tell behind the images.
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Suggested Readings on Fort CarolineA reading list to help jump start research and inspire further learning.
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Indigenous Fort Caroline: A Digital TourTour of the Fort Caroline history from the indigenous perspective created and hosted by our partners at the University of North Florida. Choose a link to learn more about the history of Fort Caroline: Explorers and Settlers of la Caroline Settlement and Conflict - Spain and France in Florida Overview of history, French translation - L'histoire du fort Return to Fort Caroline Home. |
Last updated: February 11, 2025