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7 people are interested
Vegetable gardener
ORGANIZATION: Fort Mose Historic State Park
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7 people are interested
Fort Mose Historic State Park has four small raised beds for historic vegetable gardening. We would like to have someone willing to stop by at least weekly to help with weeding, watering, thinning and harvesting. The beds are currently prepped for sowing with a fresh layer of compost and weed barrier. They are ready for pine needle mulch and plants or seeds. We would love for you to be a part of the whole process!
While we try to be as historically accurate as we can the weed barrier has been installed to help ease the burden of weeding the gardens. We will try to limit the selection of vegetables to foods that would have been found in Spanish "La Florida" during the mid to late 18th century.
Our goal is to have organic fresh foods available for the various events we hold at the park each year.
Harvest Day celebration is held in November.
Flight to Freedom in February
Founding Day in March
Battle of Bloody Mose in June (melon would be wonderful for this event)
More opportunities with Fort Mose Historic State Park
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Fort Mose Historic State Park
Location:
15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine, FL 32084, US
Mission Statement
To provide resource based recreation while preserving, interpreting, and restoring natural and cultural resources.
Description
Welcome to Fort Mose Historic State Park, the site of the first legally sanctioned free African settlement in what is now the United States. In 1738, the Spanish governor of Florida chartered the settlement of Gracia Real de Santa Teresa de Mose, or Fort Mose for short, as a settlement for those fleeing slavery from the English colonies in the Carolinas. Over the next 25 years, Fort Mose and Spanish Saint Augustine became a sanctuary for Africans seeking liberation from the tyranny of English slavery.
Fort Mose has been recognized for its national significance in commemorating the history of the United States. In 1994 the site was designated as a National Historic Landmark and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2009 the National Park Service named Fort Mose as a precursor site on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.
Although there are no remains of the earth and wooden structures, visitors can still view the land where the settlement once stood. Stroll down the sundrenched boardwalk and imagine life in the eighteenth century. Learn more about the story of Fort Mose in our newly constructed visitor center and museum or explore the grounds and view one of the many exhibits available.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
15 Fort Mose TrailSt. Augustine, FL 32084
DATE POSTED
September 19, 2015
SKILLS
- History
- Cooking / Catering
- Gardening
- Horticulture
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum one hour per week - more would be welcomed
- State of Florida Volunteer application