Brunswick & The Golden Isles of Georgia 2008 Visitors Guide

FORT FREDERICA laid claim to the Georgia territory for England, it was important to build settlements and establish defenses. He found the ideal site for both along the river banks on the western edge of St. Simons Island. He named it Frederica. In 1736, 44 men and 72 women and children arrived to build the fort and town, and by the 1740s, Frederica was a thriving village of about 500 citizens. When Spanish troops sought to capture St. Simons Island in 1742, Oglethorpe’s men won a decisive victory in what is now called The Battle of Bloody Marsh. For a time, Frederica prospered and grew. However, the declining military threat to the Georgia coast saw the Fort’s regiment disbanded in 1749. Today, you can visit the site of Fort Frederica, a national park, and see the ruins of the fortifications, barracks and homes. A museum, film, diorama, tours and demonstrations bring the settlement vividly back to life. Fort Frederica is Stop 19 on the Brunswick/ Golden Isles Driving Tour. For information call 638-3639. When General James Oglethorpe 17. BLOODY MARSH BATTLE SITE (NATIONAL PARK SERVICE) (5.2) Here, on July 7, 1742, an outnumbered force of British troops ambushed and defeated Spanish troops, halting a planned attack on Fort Frederica. Markers and information panels explain the battle, which once and for all ended Spain’s claims to the Georgia territory. Open daily 8 am to 4 pm. nps.gov/archive/fofr/battle.htm 18. SEA ISLAND (7) Since 1928, discerning guests have returned time and again to The Sea Island Resort for unparalleled service, accommodations and amenities. The Cloister at Sea Island welcomes guests to its beautiful new main Hotel, Spa, Tennis Center and Beach Club. Inside and out, the grand resort complex recalls the architecture and ambience of the beloved original hotel, designed in 1928 by famed architect Addison Mizner. Access to Sea Island is available only to guests staying at The Cloister and The Lodge at Sea Island, and members of the Sea Island Club. Call 638-3611. seaisland.com 19. FORT FREDERICA NATIONAL MONUMENT (NATIONAL PARK SERVICE) (.2) As you travel north on Frederica Road, you will reach a traffic circle, or roundabout, at approximately mid-island. To reach Fort Frederica, enter the roundabout and take the second right (Frederica Road). The fort will be to your left around the bend past Christ Church. The town of Frederica was founded by General Oglethorpe in 1736, three years after the founding of Savannah. Park Ranger-led tours and soldier/colonial life programs throughout the year recall life in Georgia’s second town. The park visitor center features exhibits and an orientation film, which is shown every 30 minutes. Visitor center open daily 9 am to 5 pm. Closed Christmas Day. Admission fee. Call 638-3639. nps.gov/fofr 12 20. CHRIST CHURCH, FREDERICA (7.4) In 1736, John and Charles Wesley, acknowledged as the fathers of the Methodist Church, held services under the oak trees near the location of the present church, built in 1883 by Anson Phelps Dodge Jr. as a memorial to his first wife. Open daily 2 to 5 pm, except Christmas Day. christchurchfrederica.org 21. LAWRENCE ROAD Lawrence Road will be the second road to the right after you enter the roundabout from Christ Church. Leading to the northern tip of St. Simons Island, Lawrence Road is dotted with historical markers, which tell about the plantations that once thrived in the area. As you head north on Lawrence Road, to your left is the Sea Island Stable, available only to guests staying at The Cloister and The Lodge at Sea Island, and members of the Sea Island Club. Following Lawrence Road to its northern http://nps.gov/archive/fofr/battle.htm http://christchurchfrederica.org http://seaisland.com http://nps.gov/fofr

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