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The Schooner Freedom Is A Trip Back to the Civil War

Posted on August 3, 2014 by floridatraveler

The Schooner Freedom Is A Trip Back to the Civil War.

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The Schooner Freedom Is A Trip Back to the Civil War

Posted on August 3, 2014 by floridatraveler

  There are a lot of ships in Florida offering a cruise from the largest fleet of luxury ocean liners to replicas of pirate ships, but in Saint Augustine, visitors can take a relaxing day or romantic sunset cruise on … Continue reading →

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events Florida Civil War Enactments Dec 2012

Posted on November 13, 2012 by floridatraveler

Here are some of the best events for December 2012: DEC 1-2 – “Union Holiday Encampment” at Fort Clinch. Union forces held this Amelia Island fort for most of war. Contact Fort Clinch Styate Park 904-277-7274. DEC 7, 8, 9 … Continue reading →

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Civil War: Fort Barrancas

Posted on October 30, 2012 by floridatraveler

Civil War buffs in Florida know the first shots of the Civil War took place around midnight on January 8, 1861, at Fort Barrancas, a fort adjacent to the port of Pensacola. With just 46 soldiers, fort commander Lt. Adam … Continue reading →

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