Kingsley Plantation, Florida, United States
4.5 (721 reviews) Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent Ranking #10 in Jacksonville Historic Sites
Great experience
What an experience! This is an eye-opening glimpse into a world I never could have imagined. It’s a small trek to get there (in a low car and a few potholes), but SO totally worth it. We popped in our own AirPods and accessed the stories via the National Park’s website and spent almost 2 hours touring through the words of both a narrator and various actors portraying the experiences of the different people who lived on this once vibrant plantation. The stories really just brought everything to life and made everything so real. The park service people there were awesome-friendly and approachable and very knowledgeable about their history. If you’re even partially interested, check this place out!
Address
11676 Palmetto Ave Ft George Island, Jacksonville, FL 32226-2449
Mobile
Website
http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/geo-flor/21.htm
Working hours
Monday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Monday, May 13, 2024, 5:55
User Ratings
4.5 based on (721 reviews)
Reviews
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5Lisa G 5:00 PM Sep 25, 2022
Great experience
What an experience! This is an eye-opening glimpse into a world I never could have imagined. It’s a small trek to get there (in a low car and a few potholes), but SO totally worth it. We popped in our own AirPods and accessed the stories via the National Park’s website and spent almost 2 hours touring through the words of both a narrator and various actors portraying the experiences of the different people who lived on this once vibrant plantation. The stories really just brought everything to life and made everything so real. The park service people there were awesome-friendly and approachable and very knowledgeable about their history. If you’re even partially interested, check this place out!
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4TrailTrekker15 5:00 PM Feb 25, 2020
Historic Plantation
We visited Kingsley Plantation on a rainy Sunday recently. For many years, this was a plantation run by slaves. Their stories and living conditions are on display here. There many old slave quarters near the front gate. The historic plantation home and barn were fascinating to walk through though they were largely empty. The home is only open at certain times so make sure to check ahead to catch a time when it can be toured. There is a gift shop with many books and souvenirs. Also, there is a dock with excellent views of the waterways of Timucuan Preserve. The road out to Kingsley Plantation is rough and full of potholes. It felt like stepping back into old Florida. It was definitely worth the visit!
