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.
Plan a Visit
Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.
Weather & Conditions
The site enjoys mild climate from fall through early summer, followed by hot, humid summers.
NPS Reference Location
Park state / territory membership: Georgia. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.
Operating Hours
Park & Grounds Closed: Thanksgiving Christmas Day New Year's Day
Activities
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.
View Official DirectionsContact & Address
The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.
Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Living History Demonstrations
Living history demonstrations are conducted on select Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year and highlight trades like blacksmithing, dyeing, weaving,…
Ranger-Led Town Tour
Join a ranger for a guided walking tour along Broad Street to the fort site to learn about the history…
Hike a Nature Trail
A few miles of nature trails surrounding the Fort Frederica town site gives visitors the opportunity to stretch their legs.…
Complete the Fort Frederica Scavenger Hunt
Prepare to learn about and explore Fort Frederica! The Scavenger Hunt for Fort Frederica follows several clues around the site.…
Explore the Fort Frederica Museum
Located in the Fort Frederica Visitor Center, explore the museum space before setting out onto the British fort's grounds and…
Become a Fort Frederica Junior Ranger
Grab your activity booklet and become a Fort Frederica Junior Ranger today.
More Things to Do
Additional activities and experiences from the National Park Service.
Walk Down Broad Street
Take a stroll down the historic Broad Street at Frederica and leard about who used to live in the town and what…
Visitor Centers
Fort Frederica Visitor Center
Start your tour of Ft. Frederica National Monument in the visitor center. Pick up orientation information at the desk, get your passport stamped, view the…
Nearby National Park Service Sites
These sites are ordered by straight-line distance between NPS reference coordinates. This is useful for comparison, but it is not road mileage. Trails, parkways, rivers, and distributed units may extend far from their reference point.
