Overview
Ledisi brings her powerful, Grammy Award–winning voice to Fort Mose to open the series. Known for her boundary-pushing approach to soul and R&B, she commands the stage with emotion, artistry and a presence that captivates audiences around the world. Gates open at 6 p.m., the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $50.31-$150.31. 15 Fort Mose Trl., St. Augustine. www.discoverfortmose.com
Since its debut in 2022, the Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series has welcomed visitors to learn, reflect and celebrate within a site of profound national importance. In 2025, efforts led by the Fort Mose Historical Society resulted in the construction of a representation of the original fort—helping guests better understand what daily life might have looked like for the men, women and children who sought freedom here nearly 300 years ago.
Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1994, Fort Mose stands as a symbol of resilience and hope. Visitors to the 2026 series not only enjoy extraordinary music, but also step into a story that continues to shape the cultural landscape of Florida’s Historic Coast.
A 40-acre waterfront historic site, Fort Mose Historic State Park is the site of the first legally sanctioned free African settlement in what is now the United States. In 1738…
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