Complete Guide to Fort Matanzas National Monument in Florida, including things to do, history, nearby lodging and camping, ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

Following safety assessments and cleanup efforts, Castillo de San Marcos and Fort Matanzas National Monuments in St. Augustine will reopen to the public on Saturday, October 12.

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 ...