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title: "Fort Caroline National Memorial"
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summary: "Fort Clatsop is a National Park Service site that memorializes French colonial history and Native American culture in sixteenth century Florida. The preserve features visitor centers, hiking trails, exhibits on the Timucua people, and educational programs exploring themes of exploration, survival, and first contact between Europeans and American Indians."
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# Fort Caroline National Memorial

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 Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve Search Search This Site All NPS Exiting nps.gov Cancel Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve Contact Us Fort Caroline National Memorial Fort Caroline memorializes the short-lived French presence in sixteenth century Florida. Here you will find stories of exploration, survival, religious disputes, territorial battles, and first contact between American Indians and Europeans. This site hosts the visitor center for the entire Timucuan Preserve. Visiting Fort Caroline History of Fort Caroline Visiting the Park Remember the Failed French Colony Discover Our Story Three hundred colonists left France to establish a permanent settlement in North America, we remember their stories here. History Comes to Life Events Check out our calendar to find out what events and programs we have coming up. Miles of Trails Hiking It is time to take a hike! Trails in the Timucuan Preserve take you through shady hammocks and along pristine beaches. Explore the Park from Home Virtual Visit to Fort Caroline Panoramic images let you check out Fort Caroline before you visit. Support Your National Park Get Involved Learn about our partners or find out about volunteering through the Volunteers-in-Parks (VIP) program. A Place in the Woods Theodore Roosevelt Area A 600-acre natural treasure of hardwood forest, wetlands, and scrub vegetation. Exhibit Improvement Left image The former hut exhibit. Credit: NPS Photo Right image The new Timucuan village exhibit. Credit: NPS photo The Timucuan Preserve is expanding our exhibits and highlighting the lives of the Timucua-speaking people who lived along the waterways of Northeast Florida. Addresses Directions Hours & Seasons Amenities Contact Information Image Gallery Last updated: May 16, 2023 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 -->