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title: "Kingsley Plantation"
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summary: "Kingsley Plantation is a National Park Service site in Jacksonville, Florida that preserves the complex history of the plantation during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, including the stories of enslaved people and free landowners. The site offers visitors immersive experiences through audio tours, virtual panoramas, and educational programs that explore themes of freedom, enslavement, and the diverse people who shaped this important historical location."
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# Kingsley Plantation

Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( Lock Locked padlock icon ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Skip to global NPS navigation Skip to this park navigation Skip to the main content Skip to this park information section Skip to the footer section National Park Service Search Search This Site All NPS Exiting nps.gov Cancel Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve Contact Us Kingsley Plantation During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, many people came to Florida. Some, like Zephaniah Kingsley, sought to make their fortunes by obtaining land and establishing plantations. Others were forced to come to Florida to work on those plantations, their labor providing wealth to the people who owned them. Some of the enslaved would later become free landowners, struggling to keep their footing in a dangerous time of shifting alliances and politics. All of these people played a part in the history of Kingsley Plantation. Visiting Kingsley Plantation History of Kingsley Plantation Visiting the Park Finding Your Park Directions We are located at 11676 Palmetto Ave. Jacksonville, FL Inside the Planter's Home Weekend Open Houses Weekend open houses are available from 10:00 am-12:00 pm and 2:00 pm-4:00 pm. Visitation is limited to protect this fragile structure. Audio Tour The Lion's Storyteller The Kingsley Plantation audio tour "The Lion's Story Teller" provides visitors with an immersive experience of the past. Freedom and Enslavement The People of Kingsley Plantation Discover the stories from the past. Be a Junior Ranger Junior Ranger Ask about becoming a Junior Ranger at our visitor centers. Panorama Views Visit the Park Virtually Visit Kingsley Plantation virtually by exploring the grounds through these panoramic images. Bring our Story into Your Classroom Curriculum Materials Our standards based lessons support your field trip experience. Learning in a National Park Planning a Field Trip Planning a free field trip to Fort Caroline and Kingsley Plantation is easy. Support Your National Park Get Involved Learn about our partners or find out about volunteering through the Volunteers-in-Parks (VIP) program. Slavery and the Florida Frontier Kingsley Plantation History Learn the history of Kingsley Plantation. A Fort George Island History Saturiwa Driving Tour Audio tour of Fort George Island created by Florida Park Service. One Family Story Kingsley Family and Descendants Freedom, enslavement, royalty, lineage, survival, the Kingsley family story is a web as complex as American history itself. Last updated: October 29, 2024 Park footer Contact Info Mailing Address: 12713 Fort Caroline Road Jacksonville, FL 32225 Phone: 904-641-7155 Contact Us Tools FAQ Site Index Español Stay Connected -->