Visit one of our national parks on Saturday July 17th or Sunday July 18th without paying admission. The National Park Service offers a couple of free weekends every year, and one of those weekends is coming up in July.
It’s the perfect opportunity to take family and friends out to a state park for a visit. This weekend you can for example visit Fort Moultrie, the Castillo de San Marco or Fort Pulaski.
Below is a complete list of participating National Parks in our area:
SOUTH CAROLINA
Fort Moultrie National Monument – Charleston, South Carolina
The National Park Service’s fee-free weekends apply to Fort Moultrie, a unit of Fort Sumter National Monument. Fort Moultrie is a unit of Fort Sumter National Monument. The site is located on Sullivan’s Island and is accessible by car. Fort Sumter is always free – but there is a fee for the ferry boat ride to the fort.
For more information about Fort Sumter visit http://www.nps.gov/fosu
GEORGIA
Fort Frederica National Monument – St Simon’s Island, Georgia
Spanish and British forces clashed on St. Simons Island in 1792. Fort Frederica’s troops defeated the Spanish troops. Georgia remained a British colony.
For more information about Fort Frederica visit http://www.nps.gov/fofr
Fort Pulaski National Monument – Savannah, Georgia
The Battle of Fort Pulaski in April 1862 featured the first significant use of rifled cannons in combat. The fort surrendered, which was a turning point, signaling the end of masonry fortifications.
For more information about Fort Pulaski http://www.nps.gov/fopu
Cumberland Island National Seashore – St Marys, Georgia
Cumberland Island is Georgia’s largest and southernmost barrier island.
For more information about Cumberland Island http://www.nps.gov/cuis
FLORIDA
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument – St Augustine, Florida
The Castillo was constructed to defend Spain’s claims in the New World. It was never defeated in battle. The Castillo witness to over 330 years of history and culture and is an impressive place to visit.
For more information about Castillo de San Marcos http://www.nps.gov/casa
Every month antique dealers and art galleries in the Old City’s San Marco District present an event called Uptown Saturday Night. This is event comes with a festive party atmosphere combined with hospitality and special deals. The event takes place on the last Saturday of each month. San Marco Avenue comes to life with lively street music and here you can find antiques, rare books – even authentic Spanish treasure. There’s always something going on – from book stores provide reading and book signings by authors to art galleries features some the best Florida artists. You also get an opportunity to mingle with artists, authors and art lovers. Many participating shops also serve wine and refreshments.