Dr. Jane Landers will discuss her most recent research into the ties of the community of Fort Mose and a community in Cuba known formerly as San Agustin de la Nueva Florida (now known as Ceiba Mocha). There will be artwork on display during the History Festival as a supplement to Dr. Landers’ talk.

The discussion will be held on Saturday, May 13 from 2-4 PM at Fort Mose Historic State Park.

Fort Mose is the site of the first free Black settlement in what would become the United States and is considered a precursor to the Underground Railroad. Enslaved laborers sought refuge in Fort Mose as they fled the harsh conditions of British colonial plantations in the Carolinas.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

The St. Augustine History Festival was created and conceived by UFHSA (University of Florida Historic St. Augustine, Inc.) for the purpose of generating excitement about the history of America’s oldest city. Every era of St. Augustine’s long and storied past is showcased through special events and historic venues – from its founding in 1565 to the most advanced technology available in 2023 to research and study every year in between.

American history began here, and no one tells the story better!

Visit StAugustineHistoryFestival.com to see a complete list of participating venues.