WATCH: British colonial fate decided at Fort Frederica

In 1736, General James Oglethorpe established Fort Frederica on Saint Simons Island, Georgia to defend the British colony against Spanish attack from Florida.

Today, as a National Monument, the site preserves the original foundations and footprint of the settlement and fort.

Stately Spanish moss-covered live oak trees provide a breathtaking backdrop for a journey through America’s colonial past.

Click the video below to explore.


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