In this episode, Kaylee and Maegan explore the remarkable history of Fort Mose, the first legally recognized free Black settlement in what would become the United States. Located near St. Augustine, Florida, Fort Mose was a sanctuary for Africans escaping slavery, offering a new life under Spanish rule.The discussion covers the settlement’s founding, the different approaches to slavery in Spanish and British territories, the role of Catholicism in granting freedom, and the resilience of maroon communities. The episode also highlights the British siege, the cultural and social structures that defined life in Fort Mose, and the ongoing efforts to preserve its legacy.Episode Timestamps:📍 00:00 – Introduction to Florida's Unique History📍 01:05 – The Establishment of Fort Mose📍 03:03 – The Journey of Africans to Florida📍 06:00 – Differences in Slavery: Spanish vs. British📍 11:55 – The Role of Catholicism in Freedom📍 18:03 – Maroon Communities and Their Significance📍 24:30 – The Historical Context of Fort Mose📍 30:13 – The Community and Leadership at Fort Mose📍 35:02 – The British Siege and Aftermath📍 40:08 – Cultural Dynamics and Social Structure📍 45:02 – The Legacy of Fort Mose and Its RebirthResources & Links:🔹 Learn more about Fort Mose- Website: Fort Mose Historic State Park 🔹Facebook: Fort Mose Historical Society | Saint Augustine FL🔹 Nation's Oldest City: In 1687, Florida offered asylum to 11 refugees who sought freedom from slavery🔹Battle of Bloody Mose🔹African Americans in St. Augustine 1565-1821 - Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)🔹Fort Mose: The first free Black town in the US🔹The English Menace & African Resistance🔹Fort Mose Historical Society | Saint Augustine FL🔹Fort Mose Artifacts🔹Fort Mose Historic State PaThank you for listening! To learn more about the podcast, join us on Instagram & YouTube. https://www.instagram.com/ourfloridapodcast https://www.youtube.com/@ourfloridapodcast If you have any recommendations or Florida Experiences you'd like to share, email us at [email protected]

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