Manager's Message

Fall is here. The weather is still beautiful. Now is time to plan your trip to a genuine Florida historic treasure - Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park.
The 144th Anniversary Reenactment was a resounding success! We wish to extend a sincere “Thank You” to the attending public, the sponsors, the Natural Bridge Historical Society Citizens’ Support Organization, the Leon Rifles, the sutlers, and to all the re-enactors, who gave of themselves and their time to make this event one of the best ever.
Please join us on March 6th and 7th, 2010, for the 145th Anniversary of the Battle of Natural Bridge.

Tallahassee is the only Confederate Capitol east of the Mississippi River that did not surrender to the Union Forces. On March 6, 1865, Confederate soldiers, plus a small number of older men and young boys, repelled numerous advances by the Union Forces making their way to Tallahassee, the Capitol. Union losses totaled 21 killed, 89 wounded, and 38 captured. Confederate losses totaled 3 killed and 22 wounded. The 144th Anniversary of the Battle of Natural Bridge had over 300 re-enactors for the 32nd re-creation of the battle, and was attended by 5400 visitors. The parking area next to the event site is being expanded for the 2010 event.
As a reminder, campfires are strictly regulated at Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park.
- Barry Burch, Park Manager

Welcome to Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park

Natural Bridge is the site of the second largest Civil War battle in Florida and where the St. Marks River drops into a sinkhole and flows underground for one-quarter of a mile before reemerging. During the final weeks of the Civil War, a Union flotilla landed at Apalachee Bay, planning to capture Fort Ward (San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park) and march north to the state capital. With a timely warning, volunteers from the Tallahassee area-Confederate soldiers, old men, and young boys-met the Union forces at Natural Bridge and successfully repelled three major attacks. The Union troops were forced to retreat to the coast and Tallahassee was the only Confederate capital east of the Mississippi not captured by the Union. A reenactment of the battle is held at the park every March. Located on Natural Bridge Road, six miles east of Woodville, off State Road 363.

Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park, please call 850-922-6007.

Hours of Operation

8:00 AM to sunset

Driving Directions

Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park is located six miles east of Woodville, off S.R. 363 on Natural Bridge Road.

Park Fees

Admission Fee:

$3.00 per vehicle. Please use the honor box to pay fees. Correct change is required. Limit 8 people per vehicle.

$2.00 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.

Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park

7502 Natural Bridge Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32305
Phone: 850-922-6007
Fax: none

Citizen Support Organization

Natural Bridge Historic Society, Inc. http://www.nbhscso.com
815 East 7th Avenue
Tallahassee, FL 32303