If you love history, Florida is the place to be. From the Timucuan Indians, who were here more than 1,000 years ago, to the 1926 Mediterranean Revival mansion of John Ringling, you’ll find historic sites all over the state. Part of Florida’s history includes plantations, and the slaves who lived and worked on them. Visit Kingsley Plantation on Fort George Island to learn more about it.

Kingsley Plantation is named for Zephaniah Kingsley, who owned and operated the plantation from 1813 to 1839. The plantation includes several structures, including the main house, kitchen house and the ruins of 25 slave cabins.
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You can tour the plantation house on Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 and 3:00. There's no charge for the tour. The house is closed on weekdays.
One of the best ways to learn about this place and the people who lived here is by taking the free audio tour. It guides you around the grounds of the plantation.
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You'll visit the slave cabins and learn about the men, women and children who worked on the plantation. The cabins were made from tabby, which is a cement-like mixture of oyster shells, sand and water.
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One cabin has been renovated so that visitors can get a better idea of the living accommodations. You'll learn about the slave trade, and hear personal stories about some of the slaves who lived and worked here.
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Interpretive signs around the plantation tell you more about the people, the crops and the buildings.
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You'll also stroll along the waterfront of the Fort George River.
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To reach Kingsley Plantation, take I-95 and exit at Heckscher Drive. Watch for the National Park Service sign for Fort George Island and take a dirt road for two miles to the plantation.
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The plantation is open seven days a week, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission is free. For more information about Kingsley Plantation, visit the National Park's website.

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