The 2022 Fort Mose Research Program: A Progress Report

Summary

This is an abstract from the session entitled "Recent Directions in Florida’s Historical Archaeology", at the 2023 annual meeting of the Society for Historical Archaeology.

On the outskirts of St. Augustine, Florida, sits historic Gracia Real de Santa Teresa de Mose. Also recognized as Fort Mose, the 18th century fortified settlement was occupied by self-emancipated Africans. Founded in 1738, the site became a vital display of the freedom secured by formerly enslaved people within Florida and is part of a rich cultural landscape. For three summer seasons, Fort Mose has provided an exceptional platform for archaeological field training and community driven research. Its emphasis on fusing terrestrial archaeology, underwater exploration and oral history has enabled a collaborative and innovative research project. Made possible through the 2022 NPS Battlefield Grant, this program was constructed in partnership with University of Florida, University of Texas, Flagler College and the St. Augustine Lighthouse Maritime Archaeological Program. This report covers the initial development of the program, overview of the 2022 season and long term vision for work at Fort Mose.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Recent Directions in Florida’s Historical Archaeology   •
• Society for Historical Archaeology 2023

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