NATIONAL MONUMENT
Fort Frederica National Monument
War was imminent as James Oglethorpe established Fort Frederica in 1736, to help protect the British colonies from the Spanish in Florida.
Photo: NPS photo / NPS
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OVERVIEW
About Fort Frederica National Monument
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.
WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE
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6 in range
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Ecological & Historic Preserve · Florida
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
1h 34m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
75 mi
Round trip
3h 7m
Verdict
Long day trip
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National Monument · Georgia
Fort Pulaski National Monument
1h 46m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
98 mi
Round trip
3h 32m
Verdict
Long day trip
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National Monument · Florida
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
1h 59m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
117 mi
Round trip
3h 58m
Verdict
Long day trip
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National Historical Park · South Carolina
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
2h 12m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
127 mi
Round trip
4h 25m
Verdict
Long day trip
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National Monument · Florida
Fort Matanzas National Monument
2h 15m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
136 mi
Round trip
4h 31m
Verdict
Long day trip
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National Historic Site · South Carolina
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
3h 26m
one-way
drive time
drive time
Distance
196 mi
Round trip
6h 51m
Verdict
Overnight
Driving times from Fort Frederica National Monument, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
WHEN TO GO
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
Bloody Marsh Site
- Mon
- 8:30AM - 4:00PM
- Tue
- 8:30AM - 4:00PM
- Wed
- 8:30AM - 4:00PM
- Thu
- 8:30AM - 4:00PM
- Fri
- 8:30AM - 4:00PM
- Sat
- 8:30AM - 4:00PM
- Sun
- 8:30AM - 4:00PM
Visitor Center Hours
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue
- Closed
- 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
THINGS TO DO
Activities
BikingGuided ToursHikingJunior Ranger ProgramLiving HistoryMuseum ExhibitsPark Film
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Getting there
The site enjoys mild climate from fall through early summer, followed by hot, humid summers.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Fort Frederica National Monument?
- Popular activities include Biking, Guided Tours, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Living History, Museum Exhibits.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Fort Frederica National Monument?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve (1 h 34 min), Fort Pulaski National Monument (1 h 46 min), Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (1 h 59 min), Reconstruction Era National Historical Park (2 h 12 min), Fort Matanzas National Monument (2 h 15 min), Charles Pinckney National Historic Site (3 h 26 min).