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Replica 1738 fort in Florida a tribute to first free Black community

A replica of the 1738 Fort Mose in Florida was officially opened after construction began in January 2024.
Fort Mose was originally chartered by the Spanish governor in 1738 as a refuge for enslaved people fleeing British colonies in the Carolinas.
The reconstruction effort, which began in 2012, involved archaeologists, volunteers, artists, officials, and park personnel working together to honor the historic settlement established by freed Black individuals under legal recognition.
According to the leader of the Fort Mose Historical Society, the project preserves the enduring legacy of the site’s founders, while Kathleen Brennan described the fort as a powerful symbol of courage, freedom, and human resilience.
The renewed Fort Mose will symbolize the resilience of freedom seekers and inspire visitors, building on its status as a national historic landmark designated 30 years before construction.

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