Ft Matanzas was built in 1740 to defend the southern river approach to St. Augustine. Today the site includes pristine barrier island habitat.
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Due to hurricane #Dorian Fort Matanzas NM will be closed starting Friday, August 30, 2019. For more info check out: nps.gov/casa/learn/news/cast…
With 11 volunteers and 2 rangers, we collected just over 100 lbs of trash in less than 2 hours! Some of our more interesting finds were cool little glass bottles, a rice cooker scoop, and bleached gopher... facebook.com/146215352069290…
After over 20 years of federal law enforcement service, United States Park Ranger Vincent Clark is retiring.
Vince's duty stations over his 20 year career have included: Richmond National Battlefield Park,... facebook.com/FortMatanzasNPS…
#FortFactFriday – Terreplein
The main upper level of a rampart where guns are shielded by a parapet is called the terreplein. Also known as the gundeck, this is the “business” area of a fortification. When Fort... facebook.com/FortMatanzasNPS…
There's a special Facebook frame for National Park Week!
To access the frame:
Step 1: Click on your profile picture and select update.
Step 2: Select Add Frame.
Step 3: Search "National Park Service".
Step 4: Choose frame and save. facebook.com/FortMatanzasNPS…
Many thanks to the Ark Wildlife Rescue for picking up this little guy, and to the very concerned visitor who brought him to us! We're so glad to hear he's doing well. facebook.com/FortMatanzasNPS…
Here's a look at the inside of the powder magazine in Fort Matanzas. Soldiers had to climb through a small opening and down a ladder to access the barrels of gunpowder once stored within. Due to it's small... facebook.com/FortMatanzasNPS…
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Summer camp is your chance to experience the park through engaging topics, hands-on crafts, explorations, games, and demonstrations! Enjoy the outdoors, make new friends, and discover what... facebook.com/FortMatanzasNPS…
#FortFactFriday – Embrasure
Like the Castillo, Fort Matanzas had cannon embrasures in its walls. Today, there are two: a historic 8-pounder cannon is mounted in one, and visitors enter the fort through the... facebook.com/FortMatanzasNPS…
Over the years, the ferry dock system has underwent many changes. First in the 1930s it was was wood. In the 1970s we upgraded to an aluminum one that moved with the tides. And in 2001, the current floating concrete dock was installed.
Normally we frown on visitors damaging the live oak trees but we'll give this visitor a pass. facebook.com/FortMatanzasNPS…