Timucuan Fort Caroline National Memorial honors the short-lived French presence in 16th century Florida. Enjoy hiking paths and historical re-enactments.
National Parks
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Fort Caroline National Memorial
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Fort Davis National Historic Site
Fort Davis, of the best examples of an Indian Wars frontier military post in the Southwest, protected emigrants and transportation on the Chihuahua Trail.
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Fort Donelson National Battlefield
Spanning Kentucky and Tennessee, Fort Donelson National Battlefield marks the site where Grant and his troops created a pathway to Union victory.
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Fort Frederica National Monument
Spanish and British forces clashed on St. Simons Island. Fort Frederica's troops defeated the Spanish, ensuring Georgia's future as a British colony.
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Fort Laramie National Historic Site
Established as a fur trading fort in 1834, Fort Laramie evolved into the largest and best known military post on the Northern Plains before its abandonment.
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Fort Larned National Historic Site
A complete and authentic 1860s army post, Fort Larned National Historic Site on the Santa Fe Trail tells of the Indian Wars era and has sandstone structures.
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Fort Matanzas National Monument
A timeless vigil, Fort Matanzas National Monument guarded St. Augustine's southern river approach. The fort and its wild plant barrier are well-preserved.
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Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
A source of American pride, Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner." Enjoy ranger talks and flag changes.
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Fort Monroe National Monument
Known as Freedom's Fortress, Fort Monroe spans the 21st century, from American Indian to Civil War history.
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Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Fort Necessity National Battlefield marks the first battle of the French and Indian war. Park features include Braddock's grave and Jumonville Glen sites.
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Fort Point National Historic Site
Fort Point National Historic Site defended San Francisco Bay from California's Gold Rush to World War II.
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Fort Pulaski National Monument
Fort Pulaski National Monument and its rifled cannon serve as a landmark in the history of military science and invention during the Civil War
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Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site preserves England's first New World settlements and the cultural heritage of Native, European, and African Americans.
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Fort Scott National Historic Site
Fort Scott National Historic Site remembers its battle between soldiers and settlers. The site includes historic tours, parade grounds, and tallgrass prairie..
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Fort Smith National Historic Site
At Fort Smith National Historic Site you can walk where soldiers drilled, pause along the Trail of Tears, and stand where justice was served.