Visitors at Fort Matanzas got to hear the cannons roar as re-eneactors demonstrators them over the weekend. Actually, they got a flavor of what the cannons sounded like. The re-enactors used seven ...

About Fort Matanzas National Monument Castillo De San Marcos was constructed in 1695 and was Spain's military outpost. The Matanzas inlet was the only weakness to Castillo De San Marcos and St ...

After more than a year, the Fort Matanzas National Monument has reopened to visitors. The ferry service, trails and visitor center had been closed since March 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The boat ride is free, the scenery is spectacular, and the history is fascinating. Fort Matanzas National Monument, located just south of St. Augustine, is a fun day trip from the Beaches.

Located 15 miles to the south of St. Augustine on a pristine barrier island is Fort Matanzas National Monument. Constructed of the same coquina-tabby material as the Castillo, the little fort by ...

Castillo de San Marcos and Fort Matanzas National Monuments will be closed starting Monday, October 7, due to the anticipated arrival of Tropical Storm/Hurricane Milton. The closure includes all ...

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Ferry operations at Fort Matanzas National Monument have resumed following repairs to the dock system, which was damaged by Hurricane Helene. The ferry now returns to its ...

For a glimpse into Florida’s Spanish past, make a trip to Fort Matanzas National Monument, 15 miles south of St. Augustine. The Spanish built the fort in 1742 for protection from British attack.

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — There will be live historians at Fort Matanzas to celebrate 100 years of it being a national monument. The historians will be there on the following days: Saturday ...