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Florida · United States
We walk outside the old fort walls and tell of it's tragic history. We also present paranormal evidence that we captured during our investigation there.
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10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Welcome, esteemed traveler, to the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. I am delighted to be your guide through the annals of history today. …
Listen in the app2The Ravelin and the Dry Moat
As we approach the entrance of the Castillo, pause for a moment on the pathway and look across the grassy expanse separating us from the massive walls. You are standing before the outer defensive works, an elaborate system…
Listen in the app3The Sally Port and Drawbridges
Having navigated past the ravelin, we now cross the physical threshold of the fortress, stepping over the wooden planks of the drawbridge. You are entering the sally port, the solitary gateway in and out of the Castillo de San…
Listen in the app4The Guard Rooms and Historic Jail
Stepping out of the sally port, immediately to your right, you will find a series of rooms set deep into the heavy coquina walls. These spaces originally served as the Spanish guard rooms. …
Listen in the app5The Central Courtyard
You have now emerged into the expansive central courtyard, the beating heart of the Castillo de San Marcos. Surrounded on all four sides by towering interior walls, this open plaza served as the primary gathering space for the…
Listen in the app6The Storage Rooms and Gunpowder Magazine
Walking along the perimeter of the courtyard, we find a series of vaulted rooms that were entirely dedicated to the logistical survival of the fortress. A siege is fundamentally a brutal waiting game. …
Listen in the app7The Prison Rooms of the Indigenous Peoples
As we continue exploring the lower rooms, we arrive at a section of the Castillo that bears witness to a profoundly tragic and dark chapter of American history. When the United States acquired Florida and renamed this structure…
Listen in the app8The Chapel and the Tidal Toilet
Tucked away in the corner of the lower level, we find an intriguing intersection of colonial spiritual life and highly practical military engineering. First, let us examine the room that served as the garrison's chapel. …
Listen in the app9The Upper Gun Deck and Bastions
Let us now ascend the heavily worn stone stairs to the upper gun deck. As you emerge into the bright Florida sunshine, you are immediately struck by the stiff, cooling breeze off the Matanzas River and the stunning, unobstructed…
Listen in the app10Closing
As our journey through the Castillo de San Marcos draws to a close, I invite you to find one of the park benches here on the upper gun deck. Sit for a moment, let the coastal breeze wash over you, and look out over the ancient…
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What is Castillo de San Marcos National Monument?
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument is a place in Florida · United States with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Florida · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 29.8980, -81.3115 |
| Last updated |
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