I Experienced the Original Underground Railroad in St.Augustine | Important Florida History
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- Опубліковано 26 чер 2024
- Just outside the historic downtown area of St. Augustine north of Uptown San Marco is one of the most inspiring destinations in Florida. Fort Mose was the first legally-sanctioned free African settlement in America. Often referred to as the Original Underground Railroad, this place was a refuge for enslaved Africans who escaped from British plantations in the Carolinas and Georgia. The Spanish offered them freedom and land in exchange for their allegiance and conversion to Catholicism. On this episode, I take you to Fort Mose Historic State Park where we together will experience the Flight to Freedom event, a living history showcase that recreates the journey of the freedom seekers. I’ll also tell you about an exciting new project to construct a replica of the 18th century fort. Come along to discover the true meaning of freedom at Fort Mose, a symbol of courage and resilience.
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Wow- the chief’s speech was powerful. Thanks for another great video.
Yes it was. He’s so gifted in telling the story of his people!
Unfortunately he crossed the line when he said that he was not a reenactor, but a chief of a tribe that is not recognized. A search of news articles shows this self-proclaimed Yamasee tribe to have frequent brushes with the law and cult-like behavior.
Amen ! Color blind forever.
Thanks for sharing!! What a great place, we were just there last Friday !!!
SO BEAUTIFUL AND WELL SAID. GOD IS GOOD THANK YOU SOOO VERY MUCH FOR THIS LOVE TRUTH AND ALL THE TRUE KNOWLEDGE!!SALUTE AND RESPECT 🙏 🫡 ❤️
Most do not realize our Spanish heritage. Thank you.
florida history is far beyond the spanish.
outstanding presentation! I'm so glad you recorded it, because I haven't been able to see it yet.
Uncomfortable history but it must be preserved for future generations. Such great storytellers, it was emotional listening to their stories. Great video. Cheers
Very true
What's uncomfortable about free black people? It's great
@@Marques2000 did you even hear what he was saying?
@@youuknow4670 Yes. They were living as free people under the spanish rule until Florida was sold.
The family reported by the provost Marshall to have emerged from the swamp with carbines, was my great great grandfather , and his family 26:16 , my ancestors “
The first mention of escaped slaves in Spanish records was in 1687 when eight slaves, including a nursing baby, showed up in St. Augustine.”
Interestingly info read the document as they surrendered to th Marshall they surrendered several carbines , which are distinctly different. Weapons ,, military issued with rifles barrels … they crossed over into no Florida territory later went back to NC and established St Augustine’s college
The Bishop Delany….. it important to know that African peoples been fighting since day 1 ….
Beautiful story, thank you
The actors really bring the story to life!
Muy interesante, y desconocido para la gran mayoría
a very small piece of Florida history, if any. the history of florida goes back far beyond this. people stop history wherever it seems to fit their story.