Fort Frederica National Monument

UPDATE | Tropical Storm Helene Weakens But Still Prompts Park Closures

As Tropical Storm Helene continues its northward trajectory through the Gulf of Mexico, gaining strength along the way, some units of the National Park System were closing before the storm hits.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 27th, 2024 6:16pm

Tropical Storm Debby Closing Parks As It Moves Up The Eastern Seaboard

As Tropical Storm Debby chugs north along the Eastern Seaboard, units of the National Park System, facing a foot or more of rainfall and associated flooding, shut down their operations and prepared for the aftermath.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 6th, 2024 1:41pm

More Than A Dozen Parks Closed By Idalia

Hurricane Idalia's charge across Florida on Wednesday prompted more than a dozen units of the National Park System to close in the face of forecasts calling for heavy rains, high winds, storm surges, and possibly tornadoes.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 30th, 2023 1:39pm

National Park Units Closing Ahead Of Latest Tropical Storm

National Park System units in Florida and Georgia were closing Tuesday ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole, which could arrive with hurricane force on Wednesday.

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By NPT Staff - November 8th, 2022 2:47pm

UPDATE 2 | Hurricane Ian Prompting National Parks To Close

From the Florida Keys up into Georgia, Hurricane Ian was prompting units of the National Park System to shutter their operations before the storm hits.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 28th, 2022 2:40pm

National Park Units Bracing For Hurricane Irma

With Hurricane Irma on track to slam into Florida this weekend or early next week, more and more units of the National Park System were closing in preparation.

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By NPT Staff - September 7th, 2017 9:45am

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Traveler's Checklist: Fort Frederica National Monument

Fort Frederica on St. Simons Island was a flourishing town and fort in the 1700s. Here the British defeated the Spanish in two battles and British rule in Georgia was assured.

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By [email protected] - January 24th, 2012 3:00am

History Comes To Life At Fort Frederica National Monument

It marked, in history, the last stand of the Spanish in present-day Georgia. Today Fort Frederica holds little more than ruins on St. Simons Island along the Georgia coast. But you can get a feel for 18th century life there during a living history presentation at Fort Frederica National Monument on November 19.

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By NPT Staff - November 13th, 2011 3:00am

Lecture Series at Fort Frederica National Monument Ranges From Turtles to 18th Century Battles

You can learn about sea turtles and 18th century battles between the British and Spanish over the "debatable land" with a visit to Fort Frederica National Monument in Georgia.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 5th, 2011 3:15am

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