Forum

Tuesday, June 27, noon, Central time

The Military History Club Of The Missouri Athletic Club delves into the colonial wars in which Spain and England struggled for dominance in what is now Florida and Georgia as we welcome a virtual visit from Phil Officer, Supervisory Park Ranger, Fort Frederica National Monument, St. Simons Island, Georgia

With the outbreak of hostilities between the British and Spanish in 1739, the fate of the British Colony of Georgia hangs in the balance. Georgia Founder James Edward Oglethorpe has had himself made a General and commanded the 42nd Regiment of Foote at Fort Frederica and saw a looming threat in the nearby Spanish fortification of the Castillo De San Marcos. After a failed invasion attempt of his own, Oglethorpe was forced to defend the barrier islands of the Georgia coast with the remaining forces he had and fended off a Spanish invasion.  Listen to how these European rivalries shaped the development of America.

 For reservations for a link for remote attendance, send an email to:

 kmaurer@mac-stl.org