In 1740, British troops invaded Spanish St. Augustine, laying siege to Fort Mose and claiming it as their own. General James Oglethorpe of Georgia led the charge.

But 16 days later, a defensive battalion of Spanish soldiers from the Castillo, Fort Mose Black militia, and Yamasee warriors surprised the British in an early morning attack. They quickly reclaimed Fort Mose through a fierce display of force. Casualties were high, inspiring the British to name this encounter “The Battle of Bloody Mose”. Following this stunning victory, British troops retreated from Spanish Florida.

Click here for more historical context on the Battle of Bloody Mose

EVENT SCHEDULE:

10 AM - Opening Ceremony
11 AM - First Battle
12 PM - Lunch Break for Re-enactors
1 PM - Second Battle
2 PM - Closing Ceremony

Visit Fort Mose's website to learn more about the first free Black settlement in what would become the United States.