Friends of Fort Frederica

Friends of Fort Frederica The Friends of Fort Frederica serve as a partner to the National Park Service to support, promote and protect the future of Fort Frederica National Monument.

Hey kids! Bring Dad to the Fort tomorrow for Father's Day for a touch of history and a fun scavenger hunt. Pack a picn...
06/20/2026

Hey kids! Bring Dad to the Fort tomorrow for Father's Day for a touch of history and a fun scavenger hunt. Pack a picnic lunch! Friends wish all fathers and father figures a very special day!

Our summer archaeology interns don't just study history—they help preserve it!From the lab to the field, this amazing cr...
06/15/2026

Our summer archaeology interns don't just study history—they help preserve it!
From the lab to the field, this amazing crew is working hard at Fort Frederica. Here you can see them put in some serious elbow grease to restore our historic cannons so they’re ready for their new carriages. Thank you to our interns, Fort staff, Elkin Alston / Goddard Foundation and our Friends Members for making this wonderful internship program possible!

06/13/2026

Did you know: Major William Horton came to the Georgia colony in 1736 and quickly became Oglethorpe's leading military aide and top confidant. To fortify the southern border of the colony, Oglethorpe granted Horton Jekyll Island in 1735/1738. Horton established a highly prosperous plantation there to cultivate crops like barley, corn, and indigo. This layout was strategic; Horton’s farming actively supplied and fed the soldiers and families at Oglethorpe's Fort Frederica when they faced severe food shortages.

This sounds like a wonderful event on June 27th!

Out with the old, in with the new! We are thrilled to debut our brand-new wayside exhibits at the excavation sites. Our ...
06/12/2026

Out with the old, in with the new! We are thrilled to debut our brand-new wayside exhibits at the excavation sites. Our old signs were showing their age and getting hard to read, but these beautiful new replacements bring our history into clear focus.

A massive thank you to the Friends of Fort Frederica for their vital support in helping to fund this project. We couldn't do it without you! Stop by this weekend to see them for yourself.

One of the most peaceful and beautiful places I know!
06/11/2026

One of the most peaceful and beautiful places I know!

06/09/2026

Beginner Archaeology Camp began yesterday! These new young archaeologists are learning how to dig, sift, clean and identify artifacts that they find in the Shriners Trench next to our beautiful Karl Meschke Archaeology Lab. Thanks to the Elkin Alston / Goddard Foundation and the generosity of Friends of Fort Frederica, we are able to offer this incredible program. A HUGE shoutout to our wonderful interns, archaeologists and staff for all their hard work, time and energy. You're the best!

The sun beaming through the branches of the Live Oaks highlights one of Fort Frederica's beautiful residents! Park ope...
06/07/2026

The sun beaming through the branches of the Live Oaks highlights one of Fort Frederica's beautiful residents! Park opens at 9AM. Hope to see you soon.

Summer is here and our popular Elkin Alston Archaeology Camp is just around the corner at Fort Frederica! From solving...
06/04/2026

Summer is here and our popular Elkin Alston Archaeology Camp is just around the corner at Fort Frederica! From solving historical mysteries to sharing laughs under the shade of the live oaks, our campers are in for an unforgettable experience.
We can't wait to welcome this year's crew to the park. Get ready for a week of discovery, learning, and tons of summer fun!

School is out, summer is here! Come visit beautiful Fort Frederica! Don't forget to ask at the Visitor Center how yo...
06/02/2026

School is out, summer is here! Come visit beautiful Fort Frederica! Don't forget to ask at the Visitor Center how your child can earn his or her Junior Ranger Badge!!! Click on the photo to see one of Fort Frederica's permanent residents relaxing in the shade.

As Friends of Fort Frederica, we love welcoming visitors to the park—but this week, we have some extra special, extra ti...
05/30/2026

As Friends of Fort Frederica, we love welcoming visitors to the park—but this week, we have some extra special, extra tiny new friends on the way! Move over archeologists, there’s a new digger in town! A beautiful female Diamondback Terrapin decided that Broad Street was the absolute perfect spot to start her family. Check out the original post from Fort Frederica National Monument below to learn more about our newest neighbors and their nest, and how we can help give them the space they need to grow! 👇

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