Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff Part One: The Battle of Negro Fort: Florida's Maroon Community
Dec 18, 2023
Jamie Loftus joins Margaret to discuss the Battle of Negro Fort in Spanish Florida. They explore the history of the fort and its diverse community of Black and Indigenous soldiers. They also touch on Florida's history during the Revolutionary War, slavery and abolition in the US, and the formation of a multiracial army led by Edward Nichols.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Highlighting the Issues Faced by Unhoused People in LA
01:41 • 4min
The Surprising Heroes of Negro Fort
05:27 • 15min
Florida's History During the Revolutionary War and Indigenous Resistance
20:27 • 2min
The Ownership of Florida and Advertisements
22:08 • 5min
Slavery and Abolition in the United States
26:47 • 15min
The Battle of Negro Fort: Florida's Maroon Community
42:04 • 5min
The War of 1812 and Maryland's License Plates
46:35 • 15min
Formation of a Multiracial Army Led by Edward Nichols
01:01:16 • 8min
Excitement for New Podcast Episodes and Recommendations
01:09:05 • 3min