Fort Frederica National Monument Reviews

Ft frederica is a beautiful expanse of manicured lawn amongst a grid of massive live oaks. The park service has done an excellent job of maintains grounds and replanting trees as needed. It was cool, breezy, and very open with guests leisurely enjoying the fort. While there are not many structures intact, there are informative displays throughout and a nice waterfront marsh. There were benches scattered throughout for contemplation and enjoying the majestic trees. I would highly suggest a trip. The trees are worth the trip alone.

Had a great time and learned so much. On Sat and Sun they have living history demonstrators. We saw blacksmithing, candle making, and weaving. Movie is great. Lots for kids to see and do. Best of all - it’s free!

You will get much more out of this by visiting the musuem and seeing the film and reading the plaques etc on the grounds. Be SURE and wear insect repellent - mosquitos are bad here.

Well the trees the view it’s more about the beauty of it than the fort itself. Not much left. But it’s free and won’t take much time.

I had no idea how big this was. It was a beautiful walk and a history buffs dream.There was so much information I have to go back again. And it is FREE.

Go to christ church, then come here (on a clody day)...could be hot, great history and the tweens enjoyed it as well!

This was a very nice location along the waterfront, especially for enjoying the peace and quiet of its location. Interesting signs with historical information and artifacts scattered throughout the grounds. Easy way to stretch your dog for a walk.

Fort Frederica is a great place to visit with the family. It will be a 2 to 3-hour visit. Best to visit on a nice day as it is outside.

The free walking tour was great, lots of history and great place to learn more about the area. Totally worth it.

This fort was not your typical fort. It was basically built around its own city and sat on debateable land until the Spaniards tried to overtake it. Very different from all the other forts we’ve visited. This was also the last National Park for us to visit in Georgia so Georgia NPS is officially complete. We spent about 3-4 hours there total and they were doing living history outside instead of the range led walk but we still learned a lot from the people who were working there today. It was worth the stop.

Enjoying to learn more about the island and people that lived there in past and very interesting and informative

Lots of history here and is well worth the drive out to the site. Christ Church is nearby. Nice visitor center.

Beautiful park. We watched a free film on the fort and it was so interesting. Very peaceful setting. Big beautiful trees draped in flowing moss.

What a great surprise to spend time walking around the displays on this property. To imagine there was a whole town of people that lived & fought here is amazing. The explanations help to learn the layout and history of the 'town'.

The property is beautiful on the Frederica River and the live oaks and other landscaping is breathtaking! It is a little bit of a drive to this end of the island but You will enjoy your visit.

Self guided walking tour of this colonial fort that mother nature has not been kind to. Great for pre American revolution history buffs and the founding of Georgia. Many of the signs telling the story are worn and need to be replaced.

What a great place. Due to shut down bathroom and gift shop were closed. No biggie. Walk around, read the signs. Grounds were beautifully kept. Interesting history.

The fort and ruins are not overly impressive. However, the grounds and views of the Frederica river make this spot worth visiting while on SSI.

Was not aware of the historical nature of St Simons Island. The territorial fighting between England and Spain. Watched a video first, then wandered the grounds. They have done a great job restoring some of it. I am not a history buff, but I found this historical site very interesting.

There are lots of signs to learn all about this old, old town. I walked around imagining the now long gone town. It was worth a visit.

We stumbled on this as we were driving in the area. What a treat! Open and spacious, informative, and interesting. A must see for the area.

I am a huge fan of our National Parks and Monuments. This place did not let me down. I had a great time there. It is a beautiful setting and I really enjoyed the facility and park especially walking beneath the Spanish moss covered oaks. I even learned a few thing about the formation of our Country that I did not know. The Park Ranger on duty was very helpful and I could tell she loved her job.

Definitely worth a visit for any person interested in history! Just be prepared for the bugs and heat.

There isn’t a lot left here, but it still conveys a great history lesson. The visitor center and the film provide a good introduction. As you walk along the streets you can easily imagine the buildings and people who lived here. They’ve done a wonderful job of describing the buildings that were once here and the way the people lived.

This is where you learn the early history of the island. The "fort" is not really there, but there are enough signs and one ruin for you to imagine what it was like. Extremely interesting for such a small place.

This place is amazing. I loved how the whole thing was laided out so that the visitors could read all of the info at their own pace. I would suggest that when a person goes that they spray their legs with insect repellant because I didn't get bitten, but my wife did. Take plenty of water, too. This is a good place to visit for anyone that is interested in U.S. history.

Visited with our granddaughters and were very pleasantly surprised. The grounds are beautiful and it was a nice place to take a break and walk under the trees covered in Spanish moss. We stopped into the gift shop and the guide told the girls there were clues and if they figured it out they'd win a prize. They took the bait and led us through the grounds, reading the signs and finding the clues. Thank you ladies for doing that!!
There are mainly foundations remaining and only a small part of the fort, but it is worth a visit for the grounds and views. Admission is free. It is usually uncrowded.

This ended up being my husbands favorite part of our trip!

There is plenty of parking, tons of wide open space and friendly guest services. There are bathrooms and I would say its fairly accessible as well.

We walked all around, checked out the remains of old buildings, cemetery and fort and even saw a herd of deer playing. It was an unexpectedly fun visit.

If you enjoy history, the amount of knowledge they have about the people who lived here, their jobs, children, etc. is so impressive. Very informative, if you dig into all the reading and artifact information.

Great place to visit and learn history. Very interesting and easy to walk around. A place you can go more than once.

Full of history and the grounds are beautiful!! We drove by here on a trolley tour, then came back to walk the grounds and learn the history.

The trails are unbearable due to the insects. No exaggeration, I was covered in ticks after only 10 minutes. Why are these trails even open to the public? If you come, stay away from the trails, unless you’re fully geared up for this kind of environment. Not for the faint of heart.

It was a bit late when I arrived at the Fort and almost time for the sun to set. It is well preserved and taken care of. The highlight is the fort by the bay, there is lots of wildlife which makes it breathtaking to be there.

We came for the hiking trails. About half of the trails were very well maintained, but the other half were minimal. All trails were well marked. Bring mosquito repellent.

My husband and I initially visited Fort Frederica in January and returned several times thereafter with family and friends. While there are only small remnants of the original fort and the numerous buidings within, the grounds are very attractive - filled with live oak and Spanish Oak - and very peaceful with a wonderful view of the river and marshes. A good place for a quiet picnic or to curl up with a good book. Pet friendly as well.

That’s right, it is a free park. No fees. My wife and I stopped here in our way out with our two year old daughter to see a bit of history and have a nice walk before lunch. We were not disappointed. This park is well kept and has a well laid out grid of the city and great maps to demonstrate how it look in the 1700s. My daughter loved walking around and especially loved the fort, or what is left of it, to look at the cannons and the walls. The grounds are lovely with all the trees and there are places where they are actively excavating which was cool to see. There are no restaurants or food on the premises so keep that in mind if you have little ones who get hungry all of a sudden. I would definitely put this on your list of places to see if you like some history incorporated into your trip. Also you are really close the the Christ church site and the memorial garden the the Welsley brothers of the Methodist faith.

Fort Frederica lets you reach back in time to early colonial America. The Fort has a nice visitors center with a theater where they show a short historical film about Fort Frederica and St Simons island. Its well worth a visit. We always walk down Main street to the river where we have seen dolphin out in the water.

On weekends they will sometimes have reenactments of life at Fort Frederica.

Not much left of the fort. The grounds are interesting. Someone was excavating a homestead and showed us artifacts she found. Beautiful walking around

Perfect place to visit during covid - large beautiful grounds, awesome trees, interesting history. There was an indoor space - gift shop/museum - but we didn't go in. Nice clean restrooms.
The bike ride was a decent length - wish St Simon's had actual bike paths instead of wide sidewalks running adjacent to traffic. It's more pleasant out near the Fort.

We enjoyed Fort Frederica. There is no fee to visit this National Monument and its small museum. A 20-minute film is shown every 30 minutes and is a good introduction to the fort.

There is a lot of walking and there are many descriptive signs to read at different foundations and other places in order to get the full flavor of the site's history. What remains of the moat is still visible, as is a small part of the Citadel and a barracks.

Beautiful place on the water. History and birds if you are into birding. Great for family adventures.

We had stopped here many years ago and there wasn't much to it. There is now a visitor center, film, and artifacts on display around the grounds. It is an enjoyable way to learn some history in a relaxed setting that is not heavily populated by tourists.

We stopped here on our way to Ormond Beach and walked through the town site. It was full of history and had lots of information on signs posted along the way. The fort remarriages really interesting

We spent two days sightseeing on St. Simon's Island. To maximize our time, we needed to plan our sightseeing carefully. One of the top attractions was the Fort Frederica National Monument also close to Christ Church and the Wesley Memorial Gardens. Three attractions within less than a mile of each other.

Because of Covid, we wanted to spent as much time as possible outside; the monument fit the bill. There were very few people when we visited. After using the restrooms, we started our exploration of the grounds. We knew about General Oglethorpe from time spent in Savannah but we didn't realize the purpose of Fort Frederica until we visited. Oglethorpe brought disenfranchised people from England to start a new life as well as to protect the new colony from the Spanish invaders.

Several interpretive markers are laid out strategically which explain the history of the buildings and their significance. Artifacts from that particular structure are enclosed in the marker. Many of the signs are worn and in need of repair. We love the live oak trees of the South; Fort Frederica has many. One in particular is 18 feet in circumference and 300 years old. Given that the fort is on the coast and hurricanes are prevalent, it is amazing that these majestic trees continue to stand.

You could easily spend two hours strolling the grounds, resting on the benches throughout the grounds, seeing the small museum in the welcome center and seeing the movie (it was not available when we were there). It was a very peaceful, informative and pleasant visit. Highly recommended, especially for families with children to burn off energy.

Lovely area to view on your own or as part of a tour. Prior to walking the property, you can familiarize yourself with the history of the fort by taking in a short movie and studying a miniature replica of the town.

Nicely maintained park. Pet friendly and a very pretty area to walk around. When we were there, they had some people dressed up in period costumes to provide information about life back in the day when the fort was populated. Educational placards throughout the area and street signs provide further information about the inhabitants.

Had no idea how early this region had been settled by Europeans (1736). Streets and house foundations are still plainly visible. Part of the fort is still in existence. Not much else is left except for some of the gorgeous old oak trees with Spanish moss hanging down but the park rangers are very good at helping you recreate what this old town would have looked like in your mind. It would be a nice place for a picnic lunch or to let young kids run around.

This is a place we just happened to find while vacationing on Jekyll Island. We are so glad we went because it is amazing. Such a neat piece of history that we got to see plus it is free. A must see!!

We learned a lot about the history of the island. The movie was good. It was nice being able to walk the grounds and see the ruins of Fort Frederica. If you love history, this place is a must do if you are in the area.

This was our first planned stop during a two day visit to Saint Simonds on October 11-12. The weather was perfect, and we enjoyed walking around the large park area (6-7 acres) and reading up on all of the history of this site, which we had previously never been aware of. There is also a nice visitor center in the parking lot, that does not open until about 9:30 or 10:00 am. It has a good 15-20 minute movie that provides a good summary of the history of the Fort and the several minor battles (tactical skirmishes) that were fought in and around this area during the 1840s when the Spanish and British contested the territorial ownership of the area. It's a good place to bring rambunctious children to enable them to blow off some energy without too many hazards where they might otherwise get hurt. All of the former settlement home sites and fortifications are shaded under 100-150 year old live oak trees that are gilded with reams of Spanish moss, so it quite beautiful.

This is great if you like history. And you have to explore on foot. It’s not a bad walk but it will be very hot in summer. It’s not got many artifacts but you can see enough. Nice people working there.

Fort Frederica played an important role in establishing the colony of Georgia but had a short life. There is a nice park ranger station with an informative movie about the history of the fort. There are architectural ruins that have been excavated. When we were there there was a live demo of a blacksmith shop. The grounds are shaded and well laid out. Unfortunately, there just isn’t that much to see. It’s a pretty drive to get there and the movie is worthwhile so not a bad way to spend some time.

This historic site is beautiful. Not only do you learn about the history of Saint Simons Island when it was a treasured strategic spot to defend the southeastern coast during war, but you get to walk through the fields and see the remains of this fort as you wander through its streets now grassy trails. A must visit for those interested in the history of our nation.

I was raised watching Ft Frederica excavated and the archeologists mark the old town so I’m slightly prejudiced but it’s a favorite historical site. Oglethorpe was a fascinating historical figure and if you toured Savannah and admired his handiwork, you’ll like touring Ft Frederica to follow is touch on Georgia. The park was open for walking around. Just the museum and rest rooms were closed so if you go, be sure to”go” before you get all the way out there! Course if our elected officials😀 decide to cooperate, all will be open so no problem. Do not reply with political views, I beg you.

Loved the fort and the historical information in the visitor center and outside kiosks. Made history come alive for my daughters.

Great visit to Fort Frederica. We spent maybe two hours here with our seven year old daughter. Not much to see as far as structures go, but nice to walk around, read about the history, see pictures of what used to be on site, etc. Very kid friendly. Staff and volunteers were very nice and helpful. Definitely worth a visit if you're on the island.

We found the fort and the history amazing, and we aren't not history buffs, nor do we typical do these things. Highly recommended.

I always take my national park passport book with me when I travel. When I realized I was about 20 miles from this site ,we drove to see it and get my stamp. I was so pleased with our visit. First of all , there is a legit introductory movie. I love when historic sites have this because it really does set the stage. When we got outside the visitor center there were people in colonial dress. One asked me if I wanted to make a candle. The blacksmith made and gave us a hook. This site is home to over 5000 artifacts and many of them were on display. It’s really an interesting piece of colonial history. Being from the north, I forget that the south has its share of colonial history as well. This site was beautiful and I could have spent more time here if I wasn’t traveling. The town of Frederica Georgia was also beautiful.

We had a lot of fun here. The man at the entrance was very nice and gave us a quick history lesson on the British and Spanish skirmishes there. There was a little scavenger hunt and Junior Ranger activity book the kids could do. There is not much left as far as the buildings go, but it's still fun to read the plaques and walk around the pretty land and try to imagine life in the 1700s.

Who knew about Fort Frederica? Glad that I went. Nice movie in an air conditioned theater explains everything you need to know. I really enjoyed walking through the town ruins and reading about the original residents. Bring bug spray! - don't let the gnats ruin your experience. It's a very cool place to explore.

Fort Frederica is an interesting park with more history than one would expect for this location. It’s well worth the time to walk from the visitors center to the fort. Don’t miss it if you’re on the Island.

This is a beautiful place to visit but I must warn you… Deer flies that sting were everywhere. I had to run to my car because I was being eaten alive!

Nice spot to learn history of the area. The ruin is cool with a nice view of the Atlantic Ocean. The admission and parking is free

Amazing site of a town and fort built between 1736 and 1748 by James Oglethorpe. The town once boasted a baker, carpenter, tavern and other necessary conveniences of the 18th century.

It is hard to imagine but 300 years ago Georgia and Florida were wilderness. Britain and Spain were contesting for control from small fortified villages, St. Augustine in Florida and Ft Frederica in Georgia. The National Monument encompasses the area that was Ft Frederica. It is now a beautifully maintained park with massive live oak trees and the foundations of some of the village's buildings, the remains of the earth wall that surrounded the village, and the ruin of the stone fort.

Went to the Wesley Garden and happened upon this gem. Lots of history about settlers to St Simons. Learned that this is where the Wesley brothers, founders of Methodist Church, came in to America. Not an all day place to visit, but a nice visit.

We visited Fort Frederica on a cool, sunny March day. Despite its title, its story is more civilian than military. The Fort was the British defense from Spanish Florida and its British garrison decided Georgia’s fate in favor of the British in the nearby Battle of Blood Marsh.

The main story is about the village of Frederica, organized by James Oglethorpe, settled by immigrants he recruited and defended by a British regiment sent by the King.

Most remains are foundations or remnant walls but signs relate the tales of those who lived and worked in Frederica.

The scenery, land and sea are beautiful. Come, absorb, relax and learn.

Wide open spaces. Beautiful old trees. Lots of history. Plaques to tell you about the different areas of the park. Nice place for the kids to run around too

A very extensive shop with hands-on things for the kids to do. A very good video in the gift shop also. Then you step out the back and you have a lot of room to explore. There is a burial site to your right there is an established what it appeared to be back in the day when Fort Frederica first was being built. As you continue towards the ruins of the fort you have several factors to stop and learn about the history with artifacts and also foundation ruins. One of the best things to see on saint Simmons

Great place to walk around and explore. The grounds are well kept and you can give yourself a self guided tour. The scenery is beautiful. Gift store and information center were closed because of the shutdown, but we were still able to enjoy this beautiful site.

Located next to the river with ruins of the old fort and buildings where the British fended off the French. Gorunds a re very well kept.

We were once again impressed with the scope of history here. Not just the military history that is important to the US, but the the establishment of the town and the people who lived here. We found it all interesting and the site itself is beautiful. We enjoyed wandering across the grounds under the live oaks and the Spanish moss. The new visitor's center was interesting too. Be sure to take the time to view the movie because it gives you a foundation of understanding what took place here.

So amazed as this was just not a fort but like a small village as well. Foundations of homes, barracks, and the like are preserved as well as the fort itself. There is a small gift shop with a theater that plays the history of the fort. All this is free. We all were very impressed with this historical site.

A beautiful setting with well done educational displays that clearly explain the history of the area and its people. Go when the temperature is moderate to get full enjoyment of the outside features.

This little monument is worth the stop. You will learn some new history about our country. Short video, indoor exhibits and a well laid out area of the small town and fort. If you are lucky, you might catch an archeological dig in progress.

A beautiful location with a lot of interesting history. Much more enjoyable than spending time in the shops in the old village.
I like the way they have the streets marked so you can get a feel for the town that used to be here. It will be interesting to come back in a few years and see the archeological progress they've made incoming foundations etc.
Also, the grounds are pet friendly and there are several parking spaces for buses & RVs

Absolutely beautiful. Well maintained and family & pet friendly. Couldn't help but think as I admired the beauty how difficult it must have been for the people who lived here.
The dedication and tenacity of everyone who lived fought and defended here. Rich in history and culture, a must see if in the area.

Great spot! Give yourself at least 2-3 hours minimum to walk the grounds, catch the video in the visitors center, and generally take it all in. This was a spectacular place to check out. Very shaded, extremely well curated, and a bit of a trip back in time. The layout of the signage allows a leisurely stroll where you get to set your own pace. Big spray is a must. The staff was very friendly.

Enjoyed walking around the grounds and reading all of the history. Beautiful place to visit! A must see in Saint Simons.

Well worth a hour or so to visit the ruins of the 1740 fort and the excavation of the original Island Town. There is not a lot left of the fort or the town, but the excavations and interpretation gives an interesting glimpse into "(British) Homeland Security" in early Georgia..

Easy to spend a number of hours here if you like history. Many old buildings have been unearthed. Markers are at each visible foundation detailing the type of building and its possible use. There is a hiking trail, however a warning sign is posted as ticks appear to be quite plentiful! Definitely worth stopping by.

Two adults visited this site in early December. Spent about two to three hours there going through the Visitor Center and touring the actual town site. Just ruins there now but lots of descriptive signs explaining the site. A short movie setting the context of the site runs in the Visitor Center.

We were there on a Saturday and were lucky to get to see some reenactors in period costumes. Spent about a half hour talking with “General Oglethorpe” who helped found the colony. Fun!

We visited Fort Frederica based on the recommendation of our AirBnb hostess. The fort is located in a lovely park. It is easy to imagine where streets were located between the lines of trees. Volunteers explain what life was like for inhabitants. The visitors’ center hands out an activity package for children. The upkeep of this area is remarkable given that there is no admission fee.

We have visited this lovely National Monument several times over the past years. There is a lot of history.

A hidden gem. The park, even with COVID, was a pleasure to visit. Beautiful grounds. Interesting information at the sites of the houses. Little known history. We spent an hour there and could have stayed longer. We compared the visit favorably to places that have done restorations. No tours, but the information available was more than satisfactory.

If you are into history and need a place to go that is educational, this is a great place, off the beaten path on St Simon's that you can visit. The Department of Natural Resources do a great job of education on the Fort and the immediate area and the importance of it. Walking tours are available and are very informative and pet friendly. There is a cost associated with it but its well worth the cost. During the summer, the flies are bad especially in the morning. Bring bug spray.

Beautiful park with hanging moss from the magnificent oak trees that line the roads. The drive is breathtaking!!!! The video at the Visitors Center is so informative about the settlement of Georgia.... interesting!!! Try it!!!

What a very beautiful area of the Island featuring massive Oak trees immaculately maintained by their staff. If you like history before American history then this place is it. The waterway which was defended by the early British soldiers against the Spaniards in 1720 is breathtaking! A must see and just a few miles from the Lighthouse.

A nice place to see where an old fort and town once was. It is free to go through and you can walk the grounds. It has the remains of an old town and an old fort. Lots of history and signs explaining what was once there. The National Parks Service now owns it. When we were there they were fixing the bathrooms so you had to use the porta potty’s. Still a neat place to visit.

We've been to a LARGE amount of parks and monuments and I was pleasantly surprised by this one. The gift store was lovely and offered a wide variety of unique items. We walked outside and to the right was a bit of living history(makeshift huts, etc.). This is mostly ruins, but the grounds are beautiful and my little one had no issue using her imagination. It is Georgia and due to that, prepare for a thunderstorm and lots of bugs.

Not much is really left here that hasn't been added rather than restored. Good signage but not much to look at so you need to use your imagination. Lovely view of the river though,

The story of this fort is different and interesting. The grounds are lovely and peaceful and there is a lot to explore. The rangers were helpful and the little museum is informative. Still being excavated. Well worth the stop. This is free.

A little known hidden gem in the history of early America. If you've into history, add this to your list of places to see. Very small, but very interesting.

Beautiful,very educational area. Nice park with gift shop and educational video. There are employees there dressed in the clothing of that period and available for pictures. Great place for young and old to visit and learn some history.

Interesting historical site but what made it especially interesting were the reenactors. There were three of them, a woman spinning yarn, a soldier who shared how they lived and a blacksmith. The history of the fork was well documented.

We visited on a Friday in the middle of January and lucked out to get a tour of the fort with just one other couple. Our National Park ranger/tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. In addition to the amazing history of the place, the setting was just absolutely beautiful -- and we even saw a dolphin swimming through the waters about 10 feet out from where we were standing. Definitely recommend!

This is a pretty cool monument. It's free and when we were there they had homesteaders acting out different activities that would have occurred during this time period.
There's not much left to it, but it's worth walking around to see what this village would have looked like. We were quite surprised by the beauty of this property.

Fort Frederica was such an interesting place to visit. Besides the Fort of course, there are the foundations of homes that were abandoned 13 or so years after the settlement started. The grounds are beautifully maintained and walkway easy to maneuver. I use a walker and had no trouble. Certainly worth the trip.
We also so the lighthouse in town, right be the water. And you can't miss the tree carvings. Beautiful.

While visiting the Golden Isles, we drove out to this monument. It was probably the most interesting part of our visit to St. Simon's Island. The story and the historic site are worth a visit - hopefully you will not be greeted by the extremely cold weather we encountered. The area suffered one of the coldest periods in its history during our time there. The wind made walking unpleasant and seeing even more difficult. the grounds, like much of the area, has many Live oaks covered with Spanish Moss, ruins from the early 1700's when the settlement was founded, a fort and guns from the conflict that included the Battle of Bloody Marsh (we decided we'd seen enough and been chilled too much to take that site in). Certainly not a destination, but worth a visit if you're in the area and have even a passing interest in historic sites.

Fort Frederica is located on the northwestern end of St Simons Island. The site was once a settlement. The streets are visible, but only a few structures remain on the site. The foundations of town's buildings are visible. Each as a plaque which explains the history of the house and its former occupants. At the far end, along the river, is the fort itself. Today, the magazine is the only structure that remains, but the shape of the fort is visible in the earthworks.

What struck me about Fort Frederic is the sense of calm and peace that permeates the site. The grounds are open, manicured lawn. The streets are lined with massive live oaks on the site, which are covered in Spanish moss. Overall, Fort Frederic is well worth the visit.

This is a step directly into the fascinating history of the area and still an active archaeological site, not to mention a wonderfully calming stroll through centuries old live oaks.

There is a lot to learn here and the park itself is very well kept. There are information boards at every point for you to learn about what it was like living there during the period it was active. The fort is quite interesting and there is on going excavation of the ruins. Worth a stop and depending on how much you enjoy history will determine how long you spend. The park building has additional information that is quite well presented.

History is everywhere on the Georgia Coast. This is a great place to come and stroll through the remains of the old fort. Also a bunch of pokestops and a gym

My wife and I visited here recently and wnet on a tour given by a park ranger who was very knowledgeable about all that occurred there. We also saw a movie that was beneficial. The walk outside was refreshing and scenic.

What an outstanding place. While the original settlement buildings from 1736 are mostly gone there are quite a number of foundations that have been ecavated and the floor plan of many building are laid out along with street plans that are signposted etc.
Same with the fort, not much remains but enough so that with all the information boards you can get a great idea of what life would have been like back in the middle 1700s.
There are also boards with images from photos of some buildings and information about residents and business people.
This NP is well worth a few hours to wander around and the photos you can get of sun as it filters through the moss hanging from the trees are outstanding.

We visited Fort Fredrica as part of a hop on/hop off tour but our grandkids decided that they would like to go back the next day and check it out further so we spent the next day there. They were very interested in the fort and ruins.

What a great preservation of our past! Do the movie 1st...just helps visualize the area. Staff - excellent! Very impressive!

My husband had been wanting to go here for a while and I am glad we did. It was pretty interesting to see all the ruins and we were surprised at how large the colony once was. The trees on the property are absolutely stunning. I definitely recommend this as a family outing if you are in the area.

If you plan on visiting, the ranger tour is a great way to learn the history. You are free to roam the grounds if you choose not to take the tour. There was an archaeological dig on the grounds when we toured. We thought it was a worthwhile stop and we’re glad we went

This site is well worth the visit. As a National Monument it is well maintained and staffed. The history of this site in actually amazing and high lights the conflict of colonial ambitions of the British and Spanish empires.

Very educational. So much history. I really liked that the foundations from the homes were still there as it really helped us to picture what life was like there.

Great history lesson on the island. Fun for all ages to explore and learn about life long ago. Beautiful oaks and Spanish moss was a plus too.

Beautiful site and easy to get to - enjoyed learning about Fort Frederica and imagining what it must have been like.

Great stop if you are in the area. Beautiful, tranquil spot. Between the movie provided and the sites to walk around, it really allows you to imagine all the sights and sounds of the fort in its day.

It was a rainy day, but we loved looking and reading all the history of this place. My son loves history and we spent awhile there as he read each sign. It is free to park and walk around. They have a small gift shop and a museum.

We visited here straight after Castillo San Marcos and Fort Matanzas in St. Augustine - all part of the story of the British/French/Spanish struggle to control this part of the coast before the United States was formed.
There is quite a long film at the Visitor Center; truth be told there is not a great deal to see in terms of buildings, but the site is just gorgeous with the trees dripping Spanish moss. Real Low Country feel.

Hard to envision the bustling town this must have been in its hayday. So many artifacts on display and the site is gorgeous!

Great National Monument with a lot of history. There are not many places to visit in the US from the early 1700. This is a “must stop here “ place. There is a 20 minute film that explains the history of the fort. The film is well done with a lot of information. The museum is very informative. On the day we visited,there were “rein-actors who demonstrated weaving, cooking and weaponry. You can walk all thought the ancient site and imagine the town that was there. We enjoyed our visit and highly recommend it.

Beautiful grounds. Loved the street signs designating layout of historic city. Information markers at remains of houses paint a picture of life in Frederica, even drama that rivals reality TV! Having grown up in FL, had never heard of this fort & city!

There is plenty of free, on-site parking. it is a minimal fee to visit, and they have a gift shop/museum with a 20-minute film to give you context about the site. There were a few period actors who described life in the time of the fort. There is not much remaining of the fort aside from part of the actual fort structure and some foundations of houses from the town. Each house has a sign with some artifacts found. It is a place you could spend several hours at with no problems.

THIS experience was WAY beyond 'just a fort.' The grounds are well maintained, with some of the archeological remnants of Frederica, bringing the early 18th Century to life. Definitely recommend visiting this free experience.

We enjoyed our visit to this historic site. The ranger was so informative, the displays were interesting, and the real-life reenactments were fascinating. This federal monument is a real treasure.

This is a stop that history buffs need to make. It is a good representative of colonial times life in the south.

We’ll maintained national park. Friendly staff. Handicapp accessible. Nice view of water and March. Worth visiting.

Very interesting park that’s has lots of information and displays depicting the fort and community. Lots of live oak trees to provide shade. Volunteers as always were friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.

The park is a great little gem of history that many of us were not taught. We visited this park10 years ago and again this year and a lot has changed with updates and new information they have collected. Nothing really is left of the fort, but the story and town makers are very informative. The jr ranger program was one of the better ones we have seen. The only complaint was the bitting deer flies which the rangers did not give warning one- the little buggers drove us out of the park with bites all over.

This historical site was recommended by both hotel staff and people we met while having dinner. The site is nestled along Fancy Bluff Creek is all that is remaining from a strategic stronghold of the mid 1700's. Located on what was once a large open plot of land farmed by the native population this site is now well shaded. There is no price of admission, though donations are gratefully accepted at the small museum gift shop. Unfortunately,other than some building foundations, the magazine, a few cannons, and a small portion of the old fort,is all that remains of the original fort and town.

You will find the park rangers helpful and eager to share their knowledge of the fort's history. It well worth the trip to spend some time visiting this part of Georgia's history.

Especially since this is free, this a definite must do. The movie gives you a great overview and the grounds are just gorgeous.

The location is absolutely stunning on the waterfront! The foundation of the town are visible along with some of the fortification. Great educational location!

I dragged my wife, 7-, and 5-year-old kids here because I wanted to get some local history for an hour or so. It turned out I had to drag them out three hours later because I was starving. We got there mid-morning, and immediately did the touted Junior Ranger program which is all outside and included a lot of reading in the heat. We retreated into the Visitors' Center to finish the program in the A/C, and the kids loved the dress-up costumes, the games, the movie theater, and even the computer terminals. Very well done!

This serene site along the river and marshes allows the visitor to experience the architectural foundations and remnants of James Oglethorpe's town in the early 1700s. Those with a special interest in history will greatly enjoy the visit. I highly suggest first viewing the film. It lasts approximately 20-25 minutes and offers a meaningful backdrop as you tour the remnants. The National Park Service oversees the fort. It is well run and adequately dotted with historical markers. The site is slated with historical significance and events that shaped colonial life. A guided tour is recommended. A book store provides good reading and is located in the visitors center. I would call ahead to schedule a tour.

Lots of history at the Fort Frederica. British and Spanish warriors came here long time ago (18th century). Everything is clean and well in order. Friendly range do answer your questions. Good for a stop to stroll around. Recommended length of stay less than one hour.

Unfortunately it was cold and drizzling the day we went but it is interesting and informational. The old house foundations are pretty neat and the grounds are well kept and it is easy to imagine how the fort and surrounding ‘town’ was laid out. We would have spent more time there had it not been so yucky outside!

Wow! What a beautiful and well maintained fort! We loved our visit. Not much is left but touring the grounds to complete the Junior Park Ranger Booklet was one of the best and educational experiences we have had! This would make an amazing fieldtrip location as well to learn about the history of the area. Wonderful place!

Beautiful grounds to walk around in and imagine history. Good introductory video in the visitor center to appreciate the surroundings. Favorite place I visited on St Simons.

Great views, awesome gift shop and history! What more can anyone ask for!! Quite a bit of walking to do in order to see everything so lace up!

We visit often while here. Great setting, excellent video, great tstory. Take along bug spray if there is no wind.

Amazing detail provided while touring this historical site. Just be prepared with bug spray in the summer. Vb

Great hidden gem. We had the place to ourselves. We started at the visitor center walking the exhibits reading the placards. Watched the film gives you insight into the settlement. We had the grounds all to ourselves to take pictures and read all the info at each town site. Mostly the foundations remain, just the fort magazine and the barracks have actual structures. The recent dig site was interesting, the volunteers answered all our questions. Definitely a must do.

We were vacationing on St Simons Island and decided to check out the History of the Island. Technically a National Park, Fort Frederica is an out of the way place to see some early history of America. When the Colonies were under British Control, Fort Frederica protected the area from the Spanish in Florida... ooooh what scary times!

Anyway, if you've done enough of the beach in St Simons, the drive is one of the best parts... then spend an hour looking at some "ruins" of the old fort and town.

Warning... if you hate history... then this is NOT a place to go.
No roller coasters or Purple Dinosaurs for the kiddies.

The walk to the Fort was beautiful with all the old oak trees and a well maintained lawn. Landmarks on each side of houses that had once stood with a sign of their function to the colony and some artifacts enclosed. Only foundations are still standing, however it gives a good review of how the area once appeared. Benches are provided to sit and enjoy the scenery. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Well worth a visit to a beautiful area full of history.

From a historical standpoint this place was great. A look back into Colonial America in the South. Lots of informative signs and thoughtful recommendations on how to best view the site. Also a very nice 20+ minute video on the history and preservation. If you collect the stamps in the national parks passport book, they have the stamps there.

Downside - vicious blood sucking deer flies. I can hardly fault an outdoor National Park for the wildlife, but these pests cut our visit short. I would recommend someone in your party don a bee suit and carry a high powered cordless vacuum to protect the group during your tour of the grounds. In the alternative, perhaps there is a less drastic but effective measure that I am unaware of? Regardless, be prepared to do battle with these biting and relentless beasts.

It was a very interesting tour and I recommend a tour if when you go as it is not in walking distance from the pier where the tour starts. The fort it self has few remaining buildings, but the information available by the park rangers is great. The have a short movie about the town and fort and how it operated.

This was very informative for the whole family! Staff knows a lot about where they work and very friendly to visitors. The place is huge with lots of trees and ruins of forts and old structures. Very cool to see and walk through an old civilization. However the downside is that the trees attracted a lot of gnats for bugspray is sold in the gift shop but is overpriced and best to bring your own.

Even if history is not your thing, the grounds here are so pretty you won't care. I loved the trees, the open spaces, and the birds. You start out in the building and watch a nice video in the air conditioning and then outside and walk mowed grassy trails around to plaques that tell you what your looking at. It's not a huge deal, but a lovely way to spend some time learning the significance of the island. Hardly any bugs.

The fort was a lot of fun!! The dress up clothes for the kids was a great idea!! The tour was self guided so you could take the time you needed to enjoy this wonderful monument.
Cost was free.

It was an excellent display of the past. We spent 3 hours at the facilites. We talked to one of the attendant and she really knew the history of the area good visit

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1. Bottom Line Up Front. Not a robust, restored fort like others I have toured (see last paragraph). The grounds consist primarily of a large, grassy property covered with Live Oak trees and dotted with the foundations of homes that housed the civilian residents. Also present are remains of two of the military structures. The Live Oak trees have been maintained in a manner to outline where the streets originally lay. This is a very nice place to simply walk around and enjoy the scenery. Be prepared to do quite a bit of walking.

2. Details of visit. Afternoon - Friday 3 July 2020.

3. Considerations. I encourage visitors to consider the extremely remote location and what it took with respect to the following (prior to construction of bridges):
3.a. Survey the location.
3.b. Design the fort.
3.c. Develop a logistical plan to transport and stage supplies.
3.d. Clear the property of vegetation.
3.d. House and feed soldiers and civilians.
3.e. Transport and emplace the artillery pieces (several tons each).
3.f. Tolerate the extreme heat and humidity.

4. Basic Information (location, hours, pets, fees). Check the fort’s website…black tab “plan your visit”…pulldown menu “basic information”.

5. Vehicle Access. Paved, no cost, approximately 50 spaces.
5.a. Passenger vehicles. Accessible by any passenger vehicle.
5.b. RV access. No dedicated RV/large vehicle parking spaces. However, parking lot is arranged in a manner to facilitate maneuvering RVs and vehicles with trailers if the parking lot is not full. I recommend that visitors look at the facility on Bing or Google Maps to get an idea of the parking lot orientation.

6. Type of tour/length of visit.
6.a. Guided tours. Unsure if they are available.
6.b. Un-guided tours. I conducted an un-guided tour. I spent 1 hr 30 min; this included reading all informative placards and walking the grounds in an un-hurried manner.

7. Size
7.a. 60 acres/238,000 square meters.
7.b. Visitor center to remnants of the fort. 400 yards/ 370 meters.

8. Prohibitions/Permissions
8.a. Photography. Permitted.
8.b. Concealed weapons. Prohibited.
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9. Staff. Knowledgeable and courteous (appeared to consist of Park Rangers and volunteers).

10. Namesake. Frederick – prince of Wales (son of King George II).

11. Construction. Brick, wood and tabby (concrete-like mixture/slurry of lime, water, sand, ash and oyster shells).

12. Purpose/Significance. Protect the southern riverine approaches to English Georgia from Spanish Florida.

13. Military manning. Approximately 750 troops.

14. Civilian population. Approximately 500.

15. Weapons. Undetermined number of 18 pound artillery pieces.

16. Significant events
16.a. 1733. Established as English settlement; town was never intended to be self-supporting but was quite robust: carpenter, blacksmith, candle-maker, baker, butcher, etc.
16.b. 1736. Fort constructed.
16.c. 1742. Battle of Bloody Marsh. English forces
from the fort defeat Spanish attempting to invade St. Simon’s Island.
16.d. 1749. England disbands the military garrison at the fort.
16.e. 1755. Settlement in disrepair and largely abandoned.
16.f. 1758. Fire destroys several homes. Abandoned shortly afterward.
16.g. 1936. Works Project Administration sponsors archeological surveys.
16.h. 1947. National Park Service sponsored archeological surveys.
16.i. 1966. Placed on National Register of Historic Places.

17. Visitor Center/Museum. Contains a small theater and placards depicting the fort’s history.

18. Fort. Only a portion of the barracks and the ammunition magazine remain (with three cannons).

19. Civilian settlement. Several brick foundations of the original homes.

20. Handicap access – Visitor Center. Visitors who are wheelchair-bound can access the visitor’s center via a ramp in the rear.

21. Handicap access - Grounds. There are no sidewalks or paved/improved walkways. The grounds are flat and grass-covered.

22. Child friendliness. I would consider the facility to be very safe and child-friendly.

23. Amenities/features/creature comforts.
23.a. Restrooms and water fountains. There are restrooms and a water fountain at the visitor center.
23.b. Snacks, soft drinks. None.
23.c. Gift shop. There is a very small gift shop inside the visitor center/museum; they carry a small selection of items oriented towards adults and children: books, toys, t-shirts, etc.

24. Nearby restaurants. I can personally recommend the Café Frederica.

25. Other forts that I can personally recommend.

25.a. Fort Monroe - Hampton, Virginia.

25.b. Fort Macon - Morehead City, North Carolina.

25.c. Fort Sumter - Charleston, South Carolina.

25.d. Old Fort Jackson - Savannah, Georgia.

25.e. Fort Pulaski – Savannah, Georgia.

25.f. Fort Clinch – Fernandina Beach, FL (near the Georgia state line).

25.g. Castillo de San Marcos - St Augustine, Florida.

25.h. Fort Matanzas – St Augustine, Florida.

25.i. Fort Jefferson - Dry Tortugas National Park (vicinity of Key West, FL).

Terrific information on a place I never know existed. I highly recommend utilizing the QR codes located on many of the exhibits. The audio information really brings the site to life

The history that is preserved is really amazing. Ranger was very helpful and answered a few of the questions that I had while I was exploring the field. The signs along the paths are very informative and help build a visual of what the property used to look like.

Great way to spend a Sunday afternoon by exploring this old fort and all the historical information. was pleasantly surprised and glad it was at your pace and outside.

You can almost hear the voices of the settlers of 18th century Georgia as you wander where the old streets were, and the houses and businesses of the people stood. Lots of foundations and earthworks still there. Not much left of the old fort and barracks, but still a very interesting spot to visit if you are interested in history.

Great monument. You can just walk around and see the different sites. There are plaques along the way and benches if you want to rest.

Outstanding film about the history of the area. Very educational. Worth your time. Some walking is involved but it's worth visiting if you're going to St. Simons Island.

Went with an 8, 6 and 5 year old and all enjoyed it. They mainly enjoyed the cool scavenger hunt but that was enough for my wife and I to read up on some stuff. This is a big piece of property for kids to run and explore. The trees are Gorgeous as well.

I’d carve out about 60-90 minutes for the visit. Then you can hit Christ church on way out for another beautiful stop.

This was a great historical trip for the whole family! This national monument offers a "Junior Ranger" program which gives children of all ages a chance to become a junior ranger by solving puzzles around the fort. Overall a great experience and would definitely return

This is an interesting stop if you like history. They have a self guided tour if interested but we chose the ranger guided tour. Casey did a wonderful job explaining the importance of the fort, the events, and the people who lived there. Highly recommend it!

Visited with our two dogs on a weekend camping trip (love that this NPS is pet friendly). What a wonderful glimpse into the building blocks of our country! The whole area is shaded by beautiful live oaks. The signage is very informative, and the employees are very knowledgeable and friendly. We felt like we were taking a step back in time! We even got in a couple of geocaches. Well worth the time to visit!

Take the dog, take a hike. Be ready to learn a bit of history. Embrace the live oaks. Enjoy and be grateful.

This is just a wonderful spot, with the park portion lined with mature trees hanging with Spanish moss. The foundations of the original houses and buildings are outlines and shown with oyster shells, which helps visualize, while the information on each is well-presented. My wife and I were so impressed we brought another family to see it that didn't get to go on our first trip. The visitor's center is only open at the beginning of the week, so plan carefully. A wonderful mix of history, archeology, interpretation, and one of the prettiest places on earth, right up there with Tulum in Mexico.

Saw the card in one of the tourist info bins and since we were going to Sea Island decided to check it out. Grounds are a former British fort/town that was the largest on US soil. Though as a monument and not a park that it would be a small short visit. Grounds are large and very cool to walk through. Good history lesson for those of us who did not pay attention in school!

My boys were completely thrilled to be going, so we skipped the movie. We did walk around the entire site, and it was very well laid out and very informative.

While not much is left of the Fort they have done a good job of noting where and what the old structures were with the backstory about the structure owner.

My daughter was amazed at the size of the houses from colonial Georgia. Even had a active archaeological dig going on when we were there.

Highly recommend a stop at Fort Frederica! It’s a great chance to enjoy the outdoors and take in a little history. Strongly encourage you to stop and talk to Ranger Triminio (bonus if you can do one of our tours!). He is so knowledgeable and made our visit a 10/10!

Building foundations are fairly well exposed to help you imagine what it must have looked like centuries ago. The magazine building is fairly intact so you can see it in great detail.

This place is mind blowing. The joy is in the journey to the Fort. It’s a nice stroll. Amazing facts tastefully laid out.

We enjoyed our 1.5 walk around this lovely place. We learned quite a lot, including the significance of this settlement to the Episcopal and Methodist churches.

Very informative, beautiful location. Strolling through the grounds and reading the signage was a nice way to spend a couple hours. It's enjoyable for kids and adults both.

My wife and I walked around the grounds of this monument and enjoyed the history that was made here. Just think people were living here 300 years ago. There is only one small section of the original fort left. I would recommend a stop here.

I'm a big fan of National Parks, and Fort Frederica is one of the best I have ever been to! I highly recommend starting your trip in the Visitor Center. They have a short video that explains the history of the site and St. Simons Island in a unique and very informative way. The museum in the Visitor Center is very small, but interesting. The interactive aspects were phenomenal! Between the period clothing dress-up area and the period games, my brother and I spent far longer then we had planned inside!

The site itself involves quite a bit of walking, with most of it in the sun. The bugs can be very bad, so bring plenty of bug spray! No tours were going on the Tuesday we visited, so the only way to know what you are looking at is to read the signs, which might put some people off. The foundations of many of the homes are still there, and the old magazine and part of the original barracks are still standing as well. We even saw a diamondback terrapin on our visit!

The best part of the park, however, has to be there Junior Ranger program! It is one of the best in the entire country, in my opinion. The booklet itself is a pop-up booklet, with maps and other papers that you can pull out to read and interact with. They also give you a haversack with items you will need to complete the booklet (you give all the items save the booklet back when you finish). The haversack contained such fun items as a cup-and-ball game, spyglass, compass, a candle, and more. The booklet has you "visit" the citizens of Frederica Town and run errands for them, allowing you to get a sense of the historical people who lived in Frederica. Once finished, you return to the Visitor Center where you are given your certificate and badge. I do the Junior Ranger program at every park I go to, but my teenage brother has never shown any interest in the program until this park. He asked for the booklet and had a great time filling it out!

All-in-all, an excellent free park to visit! I would plan about an hour and a half, two hours to truly visit and learn the history. If you have kids--or are a kid at heart!--definitely ask for the Junior Ranger program! If you're on St. Simons Island, you can't miss this wonderful little park!

This Fort has a great video, which explains what was once there. The ruins show that this was a real place and how it was laid out. The landscape is lovely and peaceful. There are no tours here, so you must read every single sign to know what you are looking at and why it was important. There were about 25 signs! I had a good time, but if you are a family with small children, this may bt a bit if a drag.

This is about a twenty minute drive from the downtown area depending on traffic.It was worth the drive .A very interesting and informative history lesson with great views.Park staff well informed.

We just got back from SSI (mid July 2021) and SSI is hotter and more humid than being in the dryer with the towels! Luckily most of Ft. Frederica is beneath beautiful old live oaks so there is some shade and a breeze (there could be more benches in the shade, along the paths, however. The intro movie is excellent and gives a great overview of the fort and should definitely be seen before you go walking around as it gives you the back story.

The park is at the northern end of St. Simons Island. An excellent visitor center with a great diorama of the settlement. 1/4 mile walk to the harbor/fort area with informative placards along the way. Lots of parking, clean rest rooms, and a friendly staff. Recommended, especially if you're interested in the history of the Island.

A very interesting and informative stop on St.. Simons island. Good place to get history of island and fort.

Great National monument that helps the visiter understand and appreciate the history of our southern coast

When you visit Fort Frederica you should from time to time close your eyes and use your imagination as to what were the sights, sounds and smells when this was an occupied town. The houses were small as you can see from the foundations. There were various shops and businesses. Soldiers were living there as well for your protection. Walk around and look at the huge trees. Were some there 300 years ago. For anyone interested in colonial history this is a worthy stop.

We really enjoyed our visit to Fort Frederica! We had no idea what to expect, but we always enjoy learning about the places we choose to vacation. We took a self-guided tour which was especially nice and we were able to take our time and spread out and enjoy the beautiful area. Unfortunately, we did not heed the warnings about ticks and we were covered by seed ticks when we got back to our car. An employee provided us with bug spray and gave us tips on getting rid of these very small baby ticks! Take a bottle of water, or two! It can get extremely hot in this area, but don't forget the camera! We got some amazing photos of the monument, the grounds, and the trees! Really cool experience!

I was in town for business and had time to wander. There is some interesting history here and it's a beautiful area to walk.

great informative site. Great open spaces so COVID safe and great for kids to move around. Worth seeking out.

Our family of 6 (2 adults, 3 teens & a 1 1/2 year old) loved our stop at Fort Frederica! The historical village with a hut, blacksmith shop and garden was SO interesting and informative - we even got to take home a primitive metal hook made in the blacksmith shop right before our eyes. The property is large and you can see how the town was laid out - streets and ruins of the homes are all marked - and we loved seeing all of the artifacts that were discovered at each site.

If your there, you should check it out. Buildings were locked up due to government shut down - but the grounds were open and worth walking around and getting your history lesson! We take people who haven’t been there before and recommend you give it a go. Nice being outside and the grounds are beautiful!
Carpe Diem!!

Stopped by and toured the grounds. We enjoyed the plaques at each foundation, and some had artifacts that were found at those spots. There are volunteers different days who teach some life skills from when this was an active town/fort. There was a ranger taking an educational walk as we were leaving and sadly didn't have time to join in.

We are interested in history (especially my husband, who majored in history in college) and while visiting St Simons discovered this was here. There’s no fee to visit and it’s mainly outside (great for social distancing right now). Lots of history that I didn’t know during pre-revolutionary period. Well worth the visit if you’re in the area!

If you're interested in American war historical sites, you'll want to allow at least two hours to explore this national monument. Closing time is at 5:00 pm, and we didn't arrive until just before 4:00, so we had to choose between seeing a movie first and cutting short our exploration time, or spending the hour walking the grounds and checking out the remnants of Fort Frederica. The movie lasts 23 minutes, and we didn't want to cut short our time on historic grounds, so we skipped it.

Hubby and I both own national park passes, so any admission fee would have been waived for us. But it turns out there is no charge to visit Fort Frederica.

One really unusual feature about this visitor center is the bicycle fix-it station. A green gizmo next to the bike rack has a wrench and and air gauge and some bike fixing tools attached to it. Really neat feature for people arriving via bikes who might need to make adjustments.

The visitor center has several educational displays about the history of the fort, and the park attendants were very informative and friendly. They provided us with some good tips before we went outside. One note - do bring bug spray. The entire park is shaded by a fabulous oak canopy, but the lack of sunshine and proximity to the swamp attracts wee biting critters.

Fort Frederica is the remnants of what was once a British settlement, completely surrounded by a mile-long wall, and was the first town established on Saint Simons Island in the Colony of Georgia, 283 years ago in 1736. It was the strongest citadel built by Great Britain on American soil, and it was meant to protect the British colonies to the north from the Spaniards who had already settled much of Florida. In the Battle of Bloody Marsh, the British soundly defeated an advance by 3000 Spanish troops

More than a dozen historical sites here are marked with educational signage that relates details about life in Fort Frederica. Not much is left of buildings which once housed the barber, the baker, the banker, the brewer, the blacksmith, etc. But the tabby foundations are still there and, in some places, the remnants of brick fireplaces. A couple of drinking wells have been preserved too. The military structure at the edge of the intracoastal waterway is still very much in tact, for the benefit of future generations. Cannons are still aimed southward.

A park attendant lowers the flag down the flagpole and folds it just before 5:00 pm, Entrance gates are locked just after 5:00. Fort Frederica is definitely worth a few hours time for history buffs.

We were adviced by passerbys to visit the Fort and we are so glad we did. The history and ruins were very interesting. We saw beautiful birds through out our walk there. If you are in St. Simons, make it a must see !

Very interesting history and beautiful peppery. The gentleman working in the museum added some extra knowledge about the property and history.

A very interesting place to visit on St. Simons Island. There is history, beauty and a cute gift shop.

As a New Englander, I didn’t learn much about the early history of Southern colonies, but coming here is a good way to catch up on what else was going on in Oglethorpe’s Georgia. It’s basically the ruins of a once bustling town that used to secure the southern end of the British colonies. Not too much remains, except the foundations of the houses, which have informational placards about the previous owners, and remains of the Fort and barracks. There was even an active archaeological dig during our visit, as well as some exhibits of colony life.
The grounds cover several acres and is easily walkable and I didn’t have too much trouble with a two year old in a stroller. It feels like a park, with gorgeous live oak trees and a commanding view of a bend in the river. Even if you’re not interested in the history it makes for a nice place to walk around! Bring water in summer!

If you are interested in Ga history, or if you just want learn about Ga history,this park is for you. Part of the actual fort still stands, and there are several home foundations visible with signs explaining each one. The streets are marked with street signs so you can really tell how the fort was layed out.

Wonderful free activity to do with the family. The grounds at Fort Frederica are so beautiful. I couldn't get enough of all the huge live oak trees. Don't expect to see many structures still standing, but still lots of historical information on the grounds.

Short drive from downtown area. Very interesting. Very pretty oak trees and views on the water. Walk through and read about this historic site.

If you love history and even history that goes back to before we were a country, go and tour this site. Its free and the trails are well marked and there are maps too. The interpretive signs at each home/business site are very well done and gives you a mental picture of what was here. Be sure and be ready to walk because the fort is spread out.

This was the strongest British military stronghold on the American coast due the presence of Spaniards in Florida. Very interesting self guided tour via iPhone.

My husband and I visited Fort Frederica park and enjoyed watching the half hour movie and walking around the grounds reading the signs about what used to be located there. It is nicely kept up and we spend about an hour and a half walking the grounds. My husband is a big history nut but he wasn't familiar with this fort until we visited and now he's trying to find out all he can about it.

This is an awesome piece of history about Frederica. Well keep grounds and friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Enjoyed wandering on the grounds and reading the many placards available to learn more about the history of the place.

There’s not much left here from when this was a town of about 1000 people and a fort but it is still worthwhile to make a stop because this is an important place of early American history.

James Oglethorpe founded this garrison location as a way to stop the Spanish from having any designs on coastal Georgia and the colony capital farther north in Savannah. He also based his unsuccessful attack against St Augustine out of this town.

Good 15 minute movie in a newish visitors center helps explain what you are seeing. There are outlines of some of the town’s buildings. There are interpretive signs on the grounds but many are weathered, which need to be replaced. Peaceful spot just to walk amongst the ruins, the live oaks, and Spanish moss.

Believe it or not, a good place to bring kids as there is a clue hunt for kids outside and they have a kids area in the visitors center where they can dress up in colonial outfits and play colonial games.

Should take no more than 1.5 hours to see it all.

A small portion of the original fort, a few cannons, and some other structures still standing. Most structures were cannibalized by the locals for building homes after the fort closed. The pine logs on this island are strong and dense, like iron. A lovely place to hike and take the family.

This fort was built af tree after the Castillo and was shaped like the Castillo San Marco's in St Augustine. Good learning experience for children and history lesson

Nice history lesson. Takes about 45 minutes but if the weathers warm bring bug spray.
A good deal of walking on grass for those that might not be able.

My husband is a history buff and we were not familiar with this place but was happy to visit and walk the grounds. Be sure to watch the film that explains the grounds and what took place there. Interesting place and nice walking under the oaks. Bring water it gets very hot and humid.

We had planned on making this a short stop on our St.Simon's day of adventures but this place was much more than we expected. The grounds & location were well maintained & scenic along the marshes but the best part was definitely the staff, especially George. He gave us insight & information that made the fort & it's little town much more than just buildings & ground. He made it come to life & was a highlight of our trip there. Plus, the compassion he & the park rangers showed a lost little boy was heart warming. The golf cart certainly didn't hurt either- thank you!!

This site was excellent. Even though there is not much left of the fort or village in which there were once over a hundred buildings, the walk through the “town” either with the guide or with the brochure, really tells the story of the lives of the soldiers and townspeople well. The movie offered in the visitor’s center was very informative. And there is a lovely 20 minute walk through the woods from the southwest corner of the site.

We had time to see the movie before we walked the beautiful grounds, so the ruins had more of an impact than they would have otherwise. This is an excellent place to learn about very early Georgia history and the settlement of what would become the United States.

This was an enjoyable outing, staff was very helpful. They do offer a guided golf cart ride around the property for those who have difficulty with long walks-- this proved helpful for some members of our group, and the additional info gained by the guide/driver was a bonus! Worth a visit!

If you’re interested in history, this is a great
stop. It takes roughly 1-1.5 hours.
On the grounds:
A small, well maintained gift shop.
A small movie theater with history ( we did not sit through it).
The site is laid out as the village appeared in the 1700’s, which is awesome. Right down to the street signs.
The grounds are beautiful and well maintained.
There are hiking trails, we did not hike those

Beautiful area on the river. You can take a short walk to where the fort was and see numerous displays of the original streets and buildings. The oak trees with Spanish Moss are breathtaking.

Easy to get to and free. They do a great job making you feel the history of the area. Must watch the 20+ minute movie to get you in the mood and feel the lives as you walk the area. The live oaks are amazing and the history plaques draw you in.

When you visit, definitely view the short video to understand what you see when you walk through the fort and town. Seeing the foundations of the houses along the broad main street brought new meaning to the term tiny house. The remains of the fortifications, moat, and barracks provides a good understanding of how early settlers protected themselves. Definitely a must see when visiting Saint Simons Island.

In the mid 18th century the British established a small town on a coastal island. Today the National Park Service shares the story of the site and the people that lived there. It is an interesting site that many people have never heard of. Do yourself a favor and visit.

Visitors to and, in our case, residents of Savannah tend to forget that James Oglethorpe established a lot of towns in Coastal Georgia besides Savannah, and Frederica was one of them. In fact, historical sources suggest that Oglethorpe claimed that Frederica was his favorite, and he lived here for much of his time in Georgia. Of course, the street grid that Oglethorpe, ever the urban planner, laid out is now essentially gone, but the Nat'l Park Svc has laid out the park in such a way that you can imagine how the town looked in its mid-18th Century heyday. Some of the magazine is all that is left of the fort, but it's easy to imagine what the whole fort looked like. A nicely done reclamation of an area that went unmarked and unappreciated for 150 years. Well worth a visit.

The grounds were absolutely beautiful and the history very interesting. There was some maintenance that needed to be performed, but still a great visit.

This free National site is beautiful. You self guid through the remains of the 1700's town (foundations, plaques) to the remains of the fort by the water and marsh. Good introductory film in visitor center. Nice little gift shop. Friendly staff. It's the live oaks that make it stunning. Great bathrooms, too.

Beautiful area with historical significance. Most of the buildings are gone, but they do a good job of explaining what was there and why it was important. You can do a self-guided tour in 45 minutes and I would recommend a visit if you are in the area.

The rangers are quite helpful explaining site information. You get a site map to help guide you along the tour. It’s a nice way to spend an hour or two touring the historic site and walking the beautiful grounds. The large moss draped oak trees are so beautiful! Well worth the visit.

A nice quiet spot to visit with plenty of history, and did I mention the live oaks dripping with Spanish Moss?

Park staff to answer questions, and a small shop to stroll through.

Just note that park closes at 5:00 pm.

Park staff was incredible - friendly and knowledgeable. The fort is very old, so there isn't a huge structure like other forts but the archeological digs were interesting. The junior ranger program entertained my 11 & 13 year olds.

And I thought I was a History Buff. Guess what? This is before the Revolutionary War.
So we were lucky to get there early before the tour bus arrived. I was able to get some great photos with no people in the photos. Just some interesting things to learn. Free but make sure you can walk a mile.

Little NP on the Isle where you can see the history of the region’s early colonization..see and hear stories about how this island almost fell into Spanish hands ..which may have changed the course of history. Fort and surrounding ruins are about quarter mile hike to water ..but Park provides a ferry down by golf cart if needed...little archeological digs going on around the property too for the history buffs.

Easy bike ride from town, great mostly outdoor activity. Staff at the fort are super nice and helpful. We enjoyed the scavenger hunt.

I am an historian, so I always try to visit historical sites when I travel. We biked there from our condo (about 5 miles each way). I wasn't sure what to expect, but this is well done. You can get a good sense of what the fort and local community at that time was like. If you are in St. Simons, I highly recommend it.

There's not a lot of buildings left at this site, but the grounds and live oaks are beautiful. The video gives a lot of history of the area, why the fort was there and the conflict with the Spanish. This is a good visit to learn some of the history of the area.

Due to Covid we could not see the movie. Don’t see why they couldn’t mark off ever other row like other places have. We bought three books in the gift store to give us more information. The Brits who lived here were very contentious with their neighbors!!

My wife and I stopped for about an hour at Fort Frederica National Monument on St. Simon’s Island. The site was once an early English city and fort during the colonial era. Signs depict the layout of the roads and buildings with the foundations of some buildings exposed to view. At the end of the main street, the remains of the fort and magazine are present. It was relatively small, but interesting nonetheless. A mother and baby dolphin were swimming in the area while we were there. The other impressive structure was the remains of the old barracks. A portion of the guard tower still stands. Plaques around the town describe the various buildings and what life was like there. This was such an awesome place to visit. I highly recommend getting off I-95 and making it a part of your next trip to the area!

Beautiful location. Excellently maintained location with lots to learn. Not many structures are left, but they have maintained many building footprints and have detailed info about them. Very friendly staff. And it's free.

Fort Frederica is a beautiful spot on St. Simon's Island. The ruins of the fort and village are set in a awesome stand of live oaks covered in spanish moss. The visitors center is nice. Best of all, it's free. A lot of room for the kiddos to run around and explore. Plenty of good picture spots.

The NPS site looks like this is a small park with barely anything remaining but we found lots to look at. We found that the plaques had lots of interesting information. There are lots of house foundations remaining and the original settlers are usually known. Lots of tidbits of their lives. One house is a current excavation and it was interesting to see the dig and the screens used to check all the excavated material. There are cannons by the for remnants and it is easy to imagine an enemy ship on the river. There is a short movie and displays of the items that have been found. Interesting to realize that this colonial fort was instrumental in having the area in British control instead of Spain. It is an intriguing thought. Also, it is free and the grounds and live oaks are marvelous.

A great landscape to learn about one of the earliest settlements in the SE. Beautiful views of the marsh and the Frederica River.

This is an interesting and well maintained early colonial historic site. There are only a few intact portions of the original structures, but there are good excavations and informational panels explaining what the site used to look like. There was an active archaeological excavation occurring during our visit. One of the young interns helping with the site explained what they were doing, how they were investigation, and showed us some of the artifacts they had found that day. The location of the fort itself is in a really picturesque location overlooking the river. It’s well worth an hour to walk the site.

This is a marvelous job of archeology. Though only a part of the original fort is now standing, the layout of the surrounding city has been proven over the years by archeological digs. Streets are plotted out and specific building have been marked by the findings only. Very interesting and the ranger staff was very helpful and informative. The enormous live oaks are fantastic.

Decided to visit the Ft. and we were glad we did. So much history in the area. The village the fort encompassed is documented as you walk the trail to the fort. There were working folk which we were there… one of which was making bullets and the other spinning… felt like going back in time. The museum is interesting. If you are interested in history at all you should drop by.

Had time for a very short visit. The small visitor center was great for an overview, then a walk out to the old fort. So interesting to see the old foundations with their descriptive signs. The view from the fort was great. Walking back right around closing time, took some great pix of the trees covered in Spanish moss. And the historic orange trees were in bloom! Amazing. Well worth a stop if you're in the area.

One of the most beautiful places you will ever see. The boys enjoyed the history and the remains of the fort. Mom and I could not get enough of the gorgeous, centuries old live oaks dripping Spanish moss overlooking the river.

This was one of our favorite places we visited while staying on St. Simons! We are from Virginia have history galore surrounding us at home but this Fort/town and the battle that took place nearby was something we had never heard about before. The signage does a great job of telling the story and you can really envision life there. The short film is good and the people working there are very knowledgeable. Pretty sights!

A most professional staff. Definitely worth the time. Would be good with children, experiencing archaeology and the relevance to today. Thoroughly enjoyable.

My husband and I love history, so of course we had to visit Fort Frederica. It’s an interesting place. We watched the short video inside the visitors center and it helped to give an idea of what happened on the island. After looking at the exhibits, we walked the grounds to see what was left of the settlement that was once there. The grounds are beautiful and there are signs all over the place to tell you what was in the spot you were looking at. There are no structures, but only foundations left. It is interesting. The rangers at the visitors center were really nice and helpful. There is no admission charge for the park. It’s definitely worth a visit.

Wonderful volunteers at this location… Very informative and caring. Enjoyed the big trees and history. Great for dogs too!

Great stop in St. Simons! The history is very interesting and the grounds are simply goreous with all the centuries old live oaks. It's free so there's no excuses for not stopping by!

The grounds to the National Park are beautiful. The visitors center is good, with lots of information. The fort was established by General James Oglethorpe to protect England's interest from the Spanish. Oglethorpe was a very savvy general.

Fascinating. Be sure to pick up a National Park Service brochure before strolling through Fort Frederica, James Oglethorpe’s favorite town in Georgia. Constructed due to the unlikely coupling of utopic idealism ---helping the ‘worthy poor’, banning slavery--- and a practical way to hold the Spanish in check. Walk the wide Broad St., once lined with orange trees, from the town gates to the formidably positioned fort; wander the 84 lots and learn about the residents, artisans, soldiers, and shop keepers. Regardless that there are few buildings left standing, Fort Frederica is a lovely place to wander and easily kept our interest. Then, walk or drive/park and visit the nearby Christ Church, with a cemetery packed with interesting history.

Such a beautiful spot! The old oak trees are majestic. It is cooler by the water. The gnats were bad in spots. It's so fascinating to imagine the town that was once there, there are just enough remains to get a sense of what it was like.
The visitors center is so well done, especially for kids! There are 4 Jr. Ranger programs that can be done. The one for Ft. Frederica has to be done on site, it's a good one! And the others you can do and bring back to earn the badges and patch.

This is a great place to stretch your legs and learn a little about the history of the area. Beautiful views and good park museum and amenities.

This is a beautifully maintained spot with a lot of history. Besides the fort, you can view the foundations of many of the buildings that were once here. There are signs in front of these foundations, describing what the buildings that were once here looked like, what the buildings were used for and sometimes who lived or worked in them. A very nice, relaxing place to spend a couple of hours. There’s even a short nature trail to walk along when you’re done looking at the fort and the foundations.

I loved the way this site was laid out. The markers were full of information and included cases with items found while the remains of the buildings were being excavated. It brought the stories to life being able to see actual items from the specific buildings.

I enjoy history and if you do also, this is a great place to go. It's near the water and easy to visualize the fort there. This is also pet friendly and a place you can take your furry friend along.

This historic district is very beautiful, and thanks to the staff at the visitor center, I received very friendly guidance. The scenery is also stunning, so I highly recommend visiting.

Started with a pleasant surprise...no admission fee. We entered the Visitors Center and were in time for the start of a 20 minute movie giving an overview of the history of the Fort. Seeing this first made the time on the property more meaningful. The excavation of what once was the town in 1730's was remarkably well-documented and on a pleasant sunny day strolling the grounds under the hundreds year old live oaks was a nice way to spend the afternoon. We stayed a couple hours, could have spent more time, but stomachs were rumbling...lunch next!

Although there is not a huge amount left of the fort, it was an interesting place to visit nonetheless. Beautiful trees and vistas. You can see everything in about 30 minutes. The park is free and you can get one more stamp for your National Parks Passport book!

Enjoyed the explanatory audio on the phone, location was lovely, beautiful bluff and trees
new American History to learn- historic interpreters would help
Nice gift shop and clean bathrooms

This historic monument is hardly 300 years old, except the small fort everything else almost destroyed. In the town lay out can see some spaces and history, it really surprised me except floor not even a single wall was preserved,

If you love visiting national parks and learning the history associated with it, this is the park for you. This was one of the earliest British settlements in Georgia. It is an archaeological site so don’t expect to see building replicas. There is still part of the old fort and barracks standing though. Wear shoes that cover your feet. I saw too many women in flip flops complaining about being bit. You are walking through a grassy area, even though mowed I’m sure there are still critters.

Such a nice monument on a lovely island. So much history. We went on a here on a guided tour of the island. The restrooms were clean and they had a small store. The area is very pretty.

This place is pretty cool & the staff was very friendly! A lot of the structures have deteriorated over the years and the bugs can be bad, but it's definitely worth visiting. There's even a short nature trail

I spotted a white deer there...and documented my visit to St. Simons Island. You can find the video on YouTube by searching for Nash Potatoes Outdoor Show.

Enjoy!

The uniqueness of this 'fort' monument is definitely not the fort itself, but the way you can walk the land and see how they spaced out their buildings for the functional town that existed. In your mind, you see the streets, commerce, and defense preparations that would have occurred here. NPS did a great job with their visitor center and the explanatory signs outside each of the remaining foundations of the buildings. I do wish they would have re-created at least one of the buildings to help give a sense of size/scope to the spaces in which these people worked and lived. Otherwise, it's a cool park to visit once.

We have 3 kids under 10, all enjoyed Fort Frederica along with us adults. Some history that we had no knowledge of before and you can see the layout and foundations of what was a good sized pre-revolutionary town. There is a Jr Ranger program worth grabbing at the visitor center on your way in. Kids can dress up in period costumes, learn about archeologists who are unearthing artifacts and watch a short film. My expectations were low but definitely worth the trip!

When I was researching places to see on St Simons Island, I came across a little information on Fort Frederica National Monument. My husband and I enjoy learning about history, so we decided to check it out. It was an interesting visit! We recommend you go to museum and watch the film before you walk around the grounds. Everything is marked really well and they have done a good job preserving the fort. Bring a water bottle and some insect repellent if you go in the summer time.

This place was a nice little treat along our way! Full of history and the Ranger in the visitor center was beyond helpful!! I got another Passport stamp and my son got another Jr. Ranger badge!! I really enjoyed this piece of history!!

I would say a must see. It’s small and very walkable. But it’s very well labeled and laid out and the grounds are beautiful with huge mossy oak trees. The visitors center has a small souvenir area, several displays to read and look at found objects from the grounds as well as a 20 minute movie to watch before venturing out.
Time well spent!

Great historical area for the family! Very interesting to read about different businesses and families posted at original building foundations. Even tho, there is a small part of the fort and cannons, it gives you an idea of what was available during war time before the American Revolution. Artifacts that have been found were interesting to see and read about also! Glad to see our history preserved for future generations! Current digging site on a new area in which artifacts were currently found! Encourage families with young children to visit site!

A really nice fort. A free visit. Watch the 22 minute movie first. Gives great detail on the history of the fort.

We needed a break from the beach and took a quick trip out to see the Fort. The fort itself is quite small but there is so much history to learn about. The grounds are beautiful and we spent some time reading about the various sections of the former town envisioning the layout. We did not watch the video although the park ranger was more than enthusiastic in encouraging us to do so. The Battle of Bloody Marsh was significant in colonial history so it was fascinating to learn more about it onsite. Recommend- with expectations that there are bigger forts to see elsewhere but it’s the history here that makes it so interesting.

Lots of local history at this location. Clearly marked so you know what living was like at the fort. You explore at your pace.

But you can figure out with the interpretation signs a good bit about the city. For one thing it was big. And it was comprehensive. And people held multiple jobs. And not everyone was one big happy family. Astounding the level of detail that they have figured out. One warning though. Bugs abound. There is a marsh after all. Mosquitos, and stinging insects. Best time to go is when it is cooler, or when there is a breeze.

We enjoyed visiting this national park as it is full of history and enjoyable to do a self guided tour. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The introduction movie is a great way to get yourself in the time period. Easy to spend 1-2 hours here.

This place oozes history! Being a fourth grade teacher, this was a perfect learning experience! Standing next to Mary Misgrove’s home, I could imagine what her life must have been like back then. Walking down the “streets”, which are still marked, will allow you to immerse yourself inside the lives of these heroic colonists, thanks to James O.! Wonderful staff! Pet friendly with a running water bowl for your fur baby! We needed it after our walk around Fort Frederica.

We enjoyed the guided tour, narrated by a costumed park ranger, and the movie which featured the history of the fort as well as current partnership with local elementary schools. The grounds are beautiful, right on the water and dotted with huge, Spanish moss covered live oaks.

Before going out to the site, stop at the Visitor’s Center for an overview of this early colonial settlement. It will help you visualize the settlement when you walk around the monument.

Despite limited structures (most of which are excavated foundations), there is a rich history to be discovered here.

Fort Frederica, begun in 1736, peaked in 1742 when its soldiers defeated the Spanish at the Battle of Bloody Marsh, also on St. Simon's Island, marking the northernmost advance of Spanish forces in North America. With the 1848 Spain - UK peace treaty, Ft. Frederica fell into disuse.

All that is left today are cannon and walls, but nonetheless an interesting hour or so of outdoor history, especially on a pleasant day.

A neat old fort area, but expect to walk to it as the parking is not near the main site. Beautiful area to explore on the walk, just plan enough time accordingly. Free parking.

This was a nice little outing for me and my teenage son. My mother and aunts grew up in St. Simons so we wanted to soak as much in as we could. This was a nice visit, lots of history and beautiful location. Loved reading the signs that explained the grounds. Maps with more information were available at main building as well as very clean bathrooms. Worth the stop!

Really beautiful and interesting place. We took a self guided tour and learn so much. No cost. Great views.

Very well maintained. Love the historcial markers that indetified each spot. Gives one a perspective on what life was like in ther late 1700's.

Since we’ve toured plenty of other lighthouses in our travels, we were not about to pay $36 for the three of us to tour a lighthouse and lighthouse keepers cottage.

Instead, we headed over to Fort Frederica - and were sorry that we only had an hour to tour the grounds, see the ruins of what was once a settlement of over 1000 people, and contemplate what life must have been like in the 1730-1740’s in coastal Georgia. The setting by the Frederica River is full of gorgeous live oaks draped with Spanish moss and is absolutely lovely.

This is an archeological site, so please don’t stand on the ruins. There is an excellent brochure and map provided by the National Park Service (as well as a video that we didn’t watch, because once we realized how sprawling the site was, we didn’t want to invest the time when we could be outdoors enjoying the beauty of the location and absorbing the site’s historical significance).

Best of all - Fort Frederica is free! What a wonderful gift from our National Park Service!

Archaeological remains of fort built between 1736 and 1748 by James Oglethorpe to protect the southern border of Georgia from the Spanish. Picturesque grassy area under the live oaks and Spanish moss. Biting flies and gnats can be a nuisance. Nice gift shop and theater serviced by the national park service.

Beautiful grounds and many informative signs about what the fort was like. You can see the foundation for many of the old buildings. There is a nice gift shop and you can even dress up in period clothing.

While only a small part of the original fort and community are still there, the sense of history and importance in the early life of Georgia was clear and well-explained. We were also lucky to be there when the ironworker was displaying the craft. A place to remember and be grateful.

First it's free...free parking...free movie...free rest rooms...free outdoor view of old Fort Frederica grounds and river! What more can you ask. The staff,,,when open, are very friendly. There are many historical items to read about. The grounds are well kept. Walking around the grounds is very relaxing. Let your imaginal run wild. The views of the Fort and river are terrific!

Great site - learned a lot. Wish history had been this interesting when I was in school! The ruins were exceptionally well documented. Beautiful park. During the summer, there are demonstrations.

I certainly learned so much by visiting here. The ruins tell us fairly detailed information. It’s terrible to think that this important piece of history sat uncared for for many, many years! Great for adults & kids alike!

Movie was really great. There isn’t much left but the scenery was great. The ranger programs offered were awesome. The volunteers were so nice and he is a fellow buckeye.

Great afternoon, beautiful place. Very well maintained and interesting. Information markers were very informative.

Nice place to walk and learn! Many signs, fun plants and trees. Pleasant place to be outside. Great historical research.

Fort Frederica National Monument is an important historical site not only for the state of Georgia but the entire country. The Monument has a nice visitors center with a theater and an informative film plus a small collection of artifacts from the site. There some displays for children with period costumes to try on and interactive games as well. Also a small book store and clean restrooms.

The grounds probably cover 5 acres or more with the remnants of tabby and brick foundations outlining village homes and shops. There is little of the fort itself remaining but there are three tabby structures still standing.

The fort and village were established by James Oglethorpe between 1736 and 1748 to protect the British colonists from the Spanish who controlled present day Florida. The village grew to about 500 residents at it peak but went into economic decline after the garrison was disbanded in 1749. By 1755 it was mostly abandoned as the Georgia rice plantations were well established by that time, and Savannah had become the major population center in Georgia.

Interesting history to learn of our colonial past and attractive grounds to walk or picnic under some of the beautiful old live oaks.

We enjoyed our visit at the visitor's center and self-guided tour through the grounds where the town of Frederica once stood. There is not a lot there, but I appreciated the displays that showed what buildings stood on the foundations and what artifacts were found there. The park is a lovely, peaceful place.

A very quiet visit into Georgia`s past.Stroll through the ruins,read about this village and appreciate their struggles.

We rode our bicycles to the fort and enjoyed walking around seeing the place. When we arrived, we went inside and spoke with a park ranger who explained a bit of the history of the area including some of the important skirmishes establishing ownership of the island.
Ask to see the 22 minute movie--great summary, plus the theater is air conditioned (great chance to cool down for cyclists!). Then there are a few exhibits indoors, including some fun activities for the kids.
Outdoors, you get a chance to walk to old town site--in one direction and the cemetery in the other--, which is very extensive, Great signs telling about what buildings had been on site, Lots of shady walkways, although it is over grass and dirt paths, so challenging for those with mobility issues.
Walk all the way to the fort and canon placements. Interesting that it's on the river and not the ocean side.
Bathrooms on site and cold drink machines. Free to visit.

Learned a lot about the history of this island at this location. Its nice place to walk around and the history. One of the best parts of this monument there is no fee to walk around and learned. It is well worth the visit.

I had begun a novel by Eugenia Price that talked about Fort Frederica and had to visit the site. It was truly a great experience from such an historical landmark. There are so many areas of the site to visit and learn about life at that critical period in our nation's early history. We had a beautiful day to take our time and explore. Do yourself a favor and spend some time at this treasured site.

My husband and I are history nerds. This was such a beautiful monument to the history of our state. The artifacts and stories of the people and time associated with the fir were fascinating.

This national monument was beautiful to walk through. The staff at the visitor center were very nice and gave me a map of the fort. 10/10 recommend going to see the remains of the fort. It is very family friendly and was well worth it!

This is a well-kept National Park. It has an informative visitor center and then visitors can walk around the footprint of the historic fort and village and learn about the history and the way of life for villagers at that time.

We explored the grounds and were able to see and read about the Fort and Village of Frederica. Was a worthwhile stop.

I was not at all familiar with the interesting story of this fort/community and the role it played in preserving the boundaries of the British stronghold-in America.

The park is well signed and provides an easy walk and an excellent movie to help the visitor understand the history.

We recently took English visitors who enjoyed a wonderful stroll around the site, having first watched a short video putting the fort into historical context.

If you’re on the island, I would suggest that you combine a visit here with Christ Church, which is immediately next door for an enjoyable afternoon.

Fort Frederica exceeded my expectations. It's a lovely park, with an informative visitor's center/museum that highlighted life in colonial St. Simons Island. A short film overviewed the fort's history and its early impact on the island. I certainly never understood the area's strategic importance to the British and Spanish empires. I recommend seeing the film before touring the grounds and artifacts as it provides an excellent overview to the fort and town.

Grounds are neat, parking is plentiful, and the facilities are kept clean and easily accessible. There is a small museum store, especially good for children.

Definitely worth a visit.

To bad it was so hot! But what a neat piece of history. You should definitely check it out. It gives you a glimpse into the lives of the past in a unique way. Wear comfortable shoes, there is a bit of walking involved but well worth the exercise.

Peaceful beautiful grounds . Very well kept. Could have spent the whole day there. A lot of good information about the era of the fort.

Lots of building remains. Informative signs telling what was there. Pet friendly. Dogs must be on a 6 ft. Or less leash. Beware... Sand spurs are in the grass. We had 4 little dogs with us and 3 got spurs in their paws. We ended up having to carry 2 of them because of this. I would recommend this place for history buffs. Children would be bored.

We took about an hour one afternoon and visited this free national monument. The guides were very helpful. All of the trees helped make a terribly humid day a little cooler. Walking paths lead you around the grounds and there are signs to read explaining the history of the place.

It is very good for learning about the colonial history, It has many signs telling you the history of the place. It is an extremely pretty place, it overlooks the river. It is a very nice walk across the fort grounds. The only places that are somewhat intact other than foundations is the barracks and the actually fort itself.