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In St. Simons Island,
look closer.
A starting point for the public places, stories, and questions that make St. Simons Island its own.
National MonumentFort Frederica National Monument
St. Simons Island, GA
War was imminent as James Oglethorpe established Fort Frederica in 1736, to help protect the British colonies from the Spanish in Florida. Fort Frederica illustrates the story of the War of Jenkins Ear (1739-1748) and how its British defenders fought off the Spanish Army. Today, archeology has uncovered the story of the 1,000 people that once lived here.
Visitor centerFort Frederica Visitor Center — Fort Frederica National Monument
St. Simons Island, GA
Start your tour of Ft. Frederica National Monument in the visitor center. Pick up orientation information at the desk, get your passport stamped, view the park film in the theater, look at the museum exhibits, try on colonial clothes, play colonial games, inquire about junior ranger programs, and shop in the Fort Frederica Association bookstore. Newly remodeled restrooms are located across the breezeway, and down the hallway, from the entrance to the visitor center