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CastillodeSanMarcos

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Started by the Spanish in 1672, the Castillo de San Marcos is the oldest masonry fort in North America.

 Saint Augustine, Florida
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Joined August 2012
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Entry to all national parks is FREE tomorrow for @PublicLandsDay! How will you support & celebrate? go.nps.gov/NPLD20 #NPLD20
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#Lincoln Memorial & Castillo de San Marcos on @travelchannel tonight! #Monumental @NationalMallNPS @TheNationalMall prks.org/12DO72u
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Fort Sumter NPS@FtSumterNPS18 Jul 2013
#OnThisDay #AtThisMoment: Five wooden gunboats of the US Navy began a long range bombardment of Fort Wagner. #Wagner150
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A short history of the famous NPS Park Ranger "Flat Hat." bit.ly/Z969La
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Today is my last day as Secretary of the @Interior. Thank you to everyone. It has truly been a joyful journey.
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St. Augustine@FlHistoricCoast10 Apr 2013
Beautiful day in #StAugustine!
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Fort Pulaski NM@FortPulaskiNPS18 Jan 2013
Ever wanted to know what a Sallyport is? It's #FortFactFriday so find out! #savannah #tybee #civilwar ow.ly/gW6PQ
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Fort Matanzas@FortMatanzasNPS17 Jan 2013
Due to heavy winds boat tours to Fort Matanzas are currently suspended. Boat tours will resume when conditions improve.
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St. Augustine Record@staugrecord7 Jan 2013
Fort Matanzas' cannons relive history fb.me/1sY1YFWuP
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Fort Matanzas@FortMatanzasNPS3 Jan 2013
Torchlight Tours at Fort Matanzas! fb.me/25uvBcB3s
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Fort Matanzas@FortMatanzasNPS26 Dec 2012
Ferry service has been suspended temporarily due to high winds. Please call 904-471-0116 for updates.
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St. Augustine Record@staugrecord30 Nov 2012
Restoration of Castillo wall underway fb.me/1KkzL2AgG
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Fort Matanzas@FortMatanzasNPS23 Oct 2012
Tracks left the previous night by a Loggerhead turtle who came ashore, made her nest, and returned to the Atlantic.(TS)
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Fort Matanzas@FortMatanzasNPS15 Oct 2012
A praying mantis is camouflaged by a palm frond that helps catch prey and hide from predators.(TS) museum2.utep.edu/chih/thelan…
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Fort Matanzas@FortMatanzasNPS12 Oct 2012
On this date in 1565, the Spanish massacre the second group of Frenchmen near what today is Matanzas Inlet. (TS) nps.gov/foma/historyculture/…
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Fort Matanzas@FortMatanzasNPS11 Oct 2012
In 1937, the "Victory" charged 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children, round trip of course! Cheap - but nowadays it’s free! (TS)
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Fort Matanzas@FortMatanzasNPS10 Oct 2012
Oct 1937, first ferry service begins. “Victory” is contracted for the opening celebration of the park. (TS)
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St. Augustine Record@staugrecord10 Oct 2012
Dig making way for watch tower fb.me/Ktvsx0c7
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Fort Matanzas@FortMatanzasNPS5 Oct 2012
Ft Matanzas and others, including the Statue of Liberty, became national monuments Oct 15, 1924 in a proclamation by President Coolidge.(TS)
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Fort Matanzas@FortMatanzasNPS2 Oct 2012
Oct 2, 1789, Pedro Salcedo writes a five page letter to the Governor requesting soldiers be paid for special gunpowder sunning duty. (TS)
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