National Monument

Fort Frederica National Monument

Southeast

About Fort Frederica

War was imminent as James Oglethorpe established Fort Frederica in 1736, to help protect the British colonies from the Spanish in Florida. Fort Frederica illustrates the story of the War of Jenkins Ear (1739-1748) and how its British defenders fought off the Spanish Army. Today, archeology has uncovered the story of the 1,000 people that once lived here.

From the National Park Service.

Region: Southeast
State: Georgia
Designation: National Monument
Entrance fee: None listed

Trail data for this park is still being added.
Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Fort Frederica.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Fort Frederica National Monument Grounds

Mon: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tue: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wed: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thu: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Fri: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Park & Grounds Closed: Thanksgiving Christmas Day New Year's Day

Weather and when to go

The site enjoys mild climate from fall through early summer, followed by hot, humid summers.

Getting there

Directions from Torras Causeway: at end of causeway, get in left lane. Follow left lane to traffic light. Go straight at light. Follow Sea Island Road to Frederica Road. Turn left at traffic light onto Frederica Road. Follow Frederica to roundabout. Take second exit of roundabout (still on Frederica). Go approximately 1 mile. Turn left onto park entrance road. Across from Wesley United Methodist Church. For detailed directions, clink the link below.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address: Fort Frederica National Monument, 6515 Frederica Rd., St. Simons Island, GA 31522
Phone: (912) 638-3639
Email: fofr_visitor_information@nps.gov
Official site: nps.gov/fofr

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

Trip planner

A day-by-day plan for Fort Frederica

Tell us your dates and what you are into. We group the stops by where they are, so each day is one part of the park, not a zigzag.

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Things to do in Fort Frederica

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

Living History Demonstrations

Living History · about 45 min

Living history demonstrations are conducted on select Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year and highlight trades like blacksmithing, dyeing, weaving, soldiering and more. Call…
Ranger-Led Town Tour

Guided Tours · about 45 min · Reservation required

Join a ranger for a guided walking tour along Broad Street to the fort site to learn about the history of the area. Guided tours are available daily at 11:15 AM and 2:15 PM when s…
Hike a Nature Trail

Hiking · about 2 hours

A few miles of nature trails surrounding the Fort Frederica town site gives visitors the opportunity to stretch their legs. Numbered posts along the trail identify plants and othe…
Complete the Fort Frederica Scavenger Hunt

Junior Ranger Program · about 45 min

Prepare to learn about and explore Fort Frederica! The Scavenger Hunt for Fort Frederica follows several clues around the site. Earn a prize once completed!
Explore the Fort Frederica Museum

Museum Exhibits · about 40 min

Located in the Fort Frederica Visitor Center, explore the museum space before setting out onto the British fort's grounds and townsite.
Walk Down Broad Street

Self-Guided Tours - Walking · about 25 min

Take a stroll down the historic Broad Street at Frederica and leard about who used to live in the town and what it took to survive in the 1740's on the Georgia coast.