Fort Mose Founders Day takes place on Saturday, March 23, 2024 — 10:00am-4:00pm. This special event celebrates the Founding of Gracia Real de Santa Teresa de Mose – the first legally sanctioned free Black community in what is now the United States. And, it takes place in conjunction with the Monthly Militia Muster.
Events include:
10:00am – Ceremony with Respect to Flag, Prayer by the Priest, Welcome by Charles Elis (CSO President) and 25th Anniversary Announcements by Thomas Jackson (CSO Vice-President)
10:30am – Spanish Governor Don Manuel de Montiano Speech, Priest Blessing, Francisco Menendez Speech
11:15am – Interactive program with Militia / Spanish soldiers & Ladies of Mose re-enactors, Bring Fort Mose to Life
12:00pm – Tree Ceremony by Red Bear
12:30pm – Volunteer Appreciation Awards/Lunch
1:00pm – The Women of Mose – Dr. Deeh Israel speaks on her book and the Women of Mose movie premiere
1:30pm – Women of Mose book signing & “The Courageous Women of Mose” movie viewing
Click event website link for the all the details.
Event is weather sensitive.
Image used is from Fort Mose website.
