Marks the site near which French Colonial adventurers established a settlement in 1564. A year later, Spaniards massacred many of them at Matanzas Inlet. A model of the fort is reached by a 1/4 mile path through oak woods. Visitor center displays include armor, 16th-century weaponry and coins. Open daily, 9am-5pm; closed Christmas Day. Free to the public. The Memorial is about 13 miles east of downtown Jacksonville.
Location:
Monument & Fort Caroline Rds, Jacksonville Florida 32202
Telephone
904-641-7155
(Jacksonville) Fort Caroline National Memorial
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06/09 Coming to The Jacksonville area
Denver Greek Festival Denver CO June14-17 Traditional Greek dancing by the Hellenic Dance Academy of Denver and music by Etho Ellas. There is plenty of homemade food and pastries from throughout Greece to satisfy any appetite.
Breckenridge Summer Beer Festival Breckenridge CO July13 This event offers brews, views and free live music and features unlimited beer tasting from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Winter Park Alpine Artaffair Winter Park CO July20-21 Featuring Fine Arts & Fine Crafts,
Jewelry, Photography, Metalwork, Mixed Media,
Pottery, Painting, Glass, Wood, Fiber and More.
Keystone Bluegrass and Beer Festival Keystone CO August3-4 Down-home cooking, frothy flavors and mountain music are just a piece of the pie. In a whirlwind of hillbilly luxuries, folks gather while 30 microbreweries from Colorado and beyond showcase their unique blends of hops and barleys.
Steamboat Wine Festival Steamboat Springs CO August7-11 Experience more than 100 food artisans, wineries, breweries, distilleries, epicurean purveyors, and locally-made products at this ultimate food and wine experience.
Lafayette Peach Festival Lafayette CO August17 500 fresh peach pies and individual servings of peach cobbler while supplies last, are available for sale at Festival Plaza and in front of the Main Stage near Lafayette Florist.
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