Fort Frederica National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

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Dock Closure

Fort Frederica's dock will be closed indefinately starting November 10, 2008.

Centuries old conflict decided on St. Simons Island.

Georgia's fate was decided in 1742 when Spanish and British forces clashed on St. Simons Island. Fort Frederica's troops defeated the Spanish, ensuring Georgia's future as a British colony. Today, the archeological remnants of Frederica are protected by the National Park Service.

		Things To Do Find out what activities, programs, and special events are being offered at Fort Frederica. more...

		Preview Park Film "Fort Frederica: History Uncovered". The story of Frederica's past and the archeology that uncovered it. Trailer provided by Marc & Doris Cramer. more...

		Archeology Education Visit our Archeology Education program. more...

		Bloody Marsh Unit Visit the Bloody Marsh Unit of Fort Frederica National Monument. more...

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Fort Frederica NM
6515 Frederica Rd.
St. Simons Island, GA 31522

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Phone

Visitor Information
(912) 638-3639

Fax

(912) 634-5357

Climate

Southeast Georgia is generally hot and humid. In the summer the heat index can climb to over 100° F. In winter months the temperatures can go below freezing. Click on "more" for this week's forecast.
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