Castillo San Marcos - St. Augustine, FL - Travel Thru History
Travel Thru History visits the Castillo de San Marcos, the first masonry fort in the Americas located in St. Augustine, FL. For more info visit - Things to do in St. Augustine, FL
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, St. Augustine, Florida
In this video Salvatore Vinciguerra travels to St. Augustine, Florida to visit the Castillo de San Marcos. Salvatore shares with you the history of the oldest masonry fort and the best-preserved example of a Spanish colonial fortification in the continental United States.
Then, Salvatore shares with you a historic weapons demonstrations that occurs every day with the firing of cannons. He also briefly shows you the first level of the fort which houses a museum with historical artifacts. Salvatore gives you a tour of the Chapel, British Room, Guard Room, Plaza de Armas, Storage Rooms, as well as views from the Bastions that overlook the moat and covered way of the fort.
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Castillo de San Marcos: A Long Legacy - An Effective Defense
A monument not only of stone and mortar but of human determination and endurance, the Castillo de San Marcos symbolizes the clash between cultures which ultimately resulted in our uniquely unified nation. Still resonant with the struggles of an earlier time, these original walls provide tangible evidence of America’s grim but remarkable history.
Virtual Fieldtrip to Castillo de San Marcos
Travel to the Nation's oldest city, Saint Augustine, FL, to explore the Castillo de San Marcos.
Castillo De San Marcos National Monument in St Augustine Florida
Located in St Augustine, FL (America’s Oldest City) The Castillo de San Marcos is unique in North American architecture. As the only remaining 17th century military construction in the country and the oldest masonry fortress in the United States, it is a prime example of the bastion system of fortification, the culmination of hundreds of years of military defense engineering.
The US Park Service website provides a wealth of information on this uniquie piece of history as provided below:
“It is also unique for the material used in its construction. The Castillo is one of only two fortifications in the world built out of a coquina rock which is made by mixing coquina shell with limestone slurry. The other fortification is Fort Matanzas National Monument 14 miles south of here.
Given its light and porous nature, the coquina would seem to be a poor choice of building material for a fort. However, the Spanish had few other options; it was the only stone available on the northeast coast of La Florida. However, the coquina's porosity turned out to have an unexpected benefit. Because of its conglomerate mixture coquina contains millions of microscopic air pockets making it compressible.
A cannonball fired at more solid material, such as granite or brick would shatter the wall into flying shards, but cannonballs fired at the walls of the Castillo burrowed their way into the rock and stuck there, much like a bb would if fired into Styrofoam. So the thick coquina walls absorbed or deflected projectiles rather than yielding to them, providing a surprisingly long-lived fortress.
Is it a Fort or Castle?
A very interesting question and there really isn't a 100% clear answer. According to Wikipedia, the definition of a castle accepted amongst academics is 'a private fortified residence'. Merriam-Webster dictionary says a castle is a large fortified building or set of buildings; a retreat safe against intrusion or invasion. Oxford English Dictionary says it is a large building, typically of the medieval period, fortified against attack with thick walls, battlements, towers, and in many cases a moat.
The Castillo de San Marcos fits all of those definitions in one way, or at one time, or another. When it was first built, the governor of St. Augustine resided inside the building, which would make it a private fortified residence. It is most definitely a large, fortified building that provided a retreat safe against invasion for the people of St. Augustine (at one time, it housed over 1,500 people for 51 days while the English laid siege!). And it also has thick walls, battlements, towers, and a moat.
Most of the fortifications the Spanish built in the New World were named Castillos. Perhaps it is a hold-over from medieval times, meant to inspire their people and instill fear in their enemies? The Spanish were fond of decoration and embellishment in the physical designs of their fortresses; they may have felt the same about their names. As of yet, there has been no documentation found explaining exactly why they chose to use Castillo rather than Fuerte or Fortaleza. However, it is interesting to note that the wooden fort that preceded the current stone one was also called Castillo de San Marcos.
Also interesting is the fact that it does later become referred to as a fort. When the British gained Florida through the 1763 Treaty of Paris, they renamed the building Fort Saint Mark, and the United States Army decided in 1825 to call it Fort Marion. Under those occupations, it was indeed used for purely military function. The British and the Americans did not plan to use it as a place of refuge for the citizens of St. Augustine; they both used as barracks, for military storage, and a few times as a military prison. The National Park Service and United States Congress decided to restore its original name in 1942, in honor of its unique Spanish history, so it went back to Castillo de San Marcos for good.”
Visiting St. Augustine, Fl/The Castillo de San Marcos Fort
In this video we visit the oldest masonry fort in the United States, The Castillo de San Marcos Fort. We explore the reasons whey she was undefeated in battle and has stood the test of time being the only 17th century fort remaining in North America. All located in the oldest city in America, St. Augustine! Fee to enter is $15.00 for 16 and over, under 15 with an adult are free.
Tour of Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine, FL
The oldest masonry fort in the continental United States, the Castillo de San Marcos is a large Spanish stone fortress built to protect and defend Spain's claims in the New World. It's a National Monument and, at over 315 years old, it's the oldest structure in St. Augustine.
Castillo De San Marcos Video (HD)
The Castillo De San Marcos in St. Augustine, Fl, is one of those can't-miss places that parents dream of when they're on vacation with the family. It's got it all: History, educational ranger talks, secret passageways...And best of all...Cannons!
Completed by the Spaniards in 1692 to protect against the pirates dominating the area, the Castillo is the oldest stone fortress in north America.
St. Augustine, Fl, may not be one of the first places that comes to mind when you think about the best places in America for family vacations but with attractions like the Castillo De San Marcos, it should be!
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Castillo de San Marcos Fort - Driving through St. Augustine Florida
The Castillo de San Marcos Fort in St. Augustine Florida is a big tourist attraction. The Fort is the oldest masonry fort in the United States. I'm just driving by at this time. I hope to go to the Fort soon it was during the government shutdown the inside of the fort was closed. #AnastasiaIsland #StAugustine, #tourist #attraction
A Castle Made of Coquina - Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - St. Augustine, Florida
A drawbridge leads the way into this impressive fort, built by the Spanish out of sand and shell - coquina. It is the oldest masonry fort standing in the United States, and at over 315 years old it is the oldest structure in St. Augustine. We had fun exploring the many open rooms, climbing to the top of the stone wall to see the views, and watching the volunteers reenact firing the cannon. The kids completed the Junior Ranger program at this National Monument.
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Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Even today, more than 300 years after Spanish military built the Castillo de San Marcos, the fort still feels strong, imposing, permanently bonded with Florida's coastline. The flags of Spain, Great Britain, the Confederacy, and the United States have flown above the Castillo and today it is a national monument.
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ST. AUGUSTINE FLORIDA DAY 3: EXPLORING ANCIENT CASTLE/ CASTILLO DE SAN MARCOS
You are now watching the third and final day of the St. Augustine vlog series. In this vlog you will experience the sights of the unique and mysterious Love Tree as well as a tour of the ancient Spanish castle known as Castillo de San Marcos. If you enjoyed this video please like, subscribe, and leave any comments as you wish below. Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more adventures!
Exploring Castillo de San Marcos In St. Augustine, Florida
Exploring Castillo de San Marcos In St. Augustine, Florida
We took a tour of Castillo de San Marcos and learned a little history along the way.
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Castillo De San Marcos virtual field trip
A virtual field trip/short informational video about the Castillo De San Marcos in St. Augustine, FL.
Tour of Castillo de San Marcos in St Augustine, FL on 3 Oct 2012
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Castillo De San Marcos, St Augustine Florida Fort
A tour of the Spanish fort Castillo De San Marcos in St Augustine, Florida. Built in 1672. It has been occupied by Spain, Great Britain, the Confederate States of America, and The United States of America. The fort is the oldest masonry fort in North America and was built with coquina, a sedimentary rock cut from a nearby island. If you look closely at the walls you can see the coquina is made up of shells and sand. The Castillo is now a national monument and part of the National Park Service. This old St. Augustine Florida fort is supposedly haunted with ghost. If that's what your looking for they're probably hiding in the powder magazine. The entry cost is $7 per person and worth the money.
Video taken with an iPhone 4s