THE GOVERNMENT NEWS DESKPERMANENT NPS STORY ARCHIVE
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Castillo de San Marcos National Monument invites the public to attend a volunteer fair on Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Waterworks, 184 San Marco Ave.
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The National Park Service has selected Angelita Alvino as the new superintendent of Castillo de San Marcos and Fort Matanzas National Monuments. Alvino has served as superintendent of the national parks of St. Croix for nearly five years and brings more than 25 years of NPS experience. She started her official role as superintendent on Aug. 23.
Official NPS sourceCastillo de San Marcos National Monument will return to normal operations on Saturday, October 12, 2024, following Hurricane Helene. Fort Matanzas National Monument will reopen, with restrictions, on Saturday, as well.
Official NPS sourceCastillo de San Marcos and Fort Matanzas National Monuments will be CLOSED starting Monday, October 7, 2024, in anticipation of severe weather and potential impacts from Hurricane Milton.
Official NPS sourceCastillo de San Marcos National Monument will REOPEN to the public on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Fort Matanzas National Monument will REOPEN with Restrictions on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
Official NPS sourceCastillo de San Marcos and Fort Matanzas National Monuments will be CLOSED starting Wednesday, September 25, 2024, in anticipation of severe weather and potential impacts from Tropical Storm Helene.
Official NPS sourceCastillo de San Marcos and Fort Matanzas National Monuments will be CLOSED starting Tuesday, August 29, 2023, in anticipation of severe weather and potential impacts from Tropical Storm Idalia.
Official NPS sourceIf you would like to provide comments on this proposal, please e-mail comments to CASA_RESERVATIONS@nps.gov no later than October 1, 2023. The National Park Service at Castillo de San Marcos and Fort Matanzas National Monuments is proposing a $1 reservation fee for after-hours special events, including the popular Castillo by Candlelight and Fort Matanzas Torchlight Tours. This $1 reservation fee is necessary to allow for on-line reservations for these programs and to ensure space is available for all with reservations.
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