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Fort Mose

Fort Mose. An original Power Point presentation by David Knapp. 1687:. St. Augustine begins harboring escaped slaves from Charleston. 1 st recorded group is eight men, two women, and a three year-old child arrived by boat. 1711 and 1714. Slave revolts begin in Charleston.

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Fort Mose

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  1. Fort Mose An original Power Point presentation by David Knapp

  2. 1687: • St. Augustine begins harboring escaped slaves from Charleston. • 1st recorded group is eight men, two women, and a three year-old child arrived by boat

  3. 1711 and 1714 • Slave revolts begin in Charleston. • Slaves and Yamassee Natives outnumber white colonist 2 to 1. • English settlement barely succeeds in putting down revolt.

  4. 1724 - 1726 • Fransisco Menendez, 9 other escaped slaves and Yamassee natives arrive in St. Augustine. • Fransisco Menendez is put in charge of the slave militia.

  5. 1728 • Slave Militia and native tribesmen play large role in St. Augustine’s successful defense against English Colonel John Palmer’s raid. • Francisco Menendez receives award.

  6. 1738 • Govenor Montiano establishes Real de Santa Teresa de Mose`. • The freed slaves pledge to defend St. Augustine for Spain.

  7. 1740 • English Governor of Georgia James Oglethorpe invades Florida, taking Fort Mose. • Free black militia helps regain fort with native allies. • During bloody battle Fort Mose is burned down.

  8. 1740-1752 • Freed slaves live in St. Augustine after Fort Mose burned down. • Francisco Menendez is captured in the Caribbean and put back into slavery.

  9. 1752 • Fort Mose rebuilt and prospers. • Francisco Menendez escapes and ends up back at Fort Mose. • Farming and aquaculture support Fort Mose.

  10. 1763 • The Spanish lose Florida to the British in a treaty. • Spanish Evacuate to Cuba. • Francisco Menendez is among those who evacuate to Cuba.

  11. The End • Fort Mose park is located just north of St. Augustine. • Website is http://www.oldcity.com/mose

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