Jean Ribault's Landing in Florida
- When
- 1562
- Where
- Parris Island, South Carolina
- Episodes
- 2
In May 1562, Jean Ribault led a Huguenot expedition to the New World, landing at the May River before moving north to Port Royal Sound. There, the group established the outpost of Charlesfort on Parris Island, organized under Admiral Gaspard de Coligny.
Episodes
- Landing at the May River and Move to Port Royal Sound
Ribault's expedition lands at the May River in May 1562 and moves north to Port Royal Sound.
- Establishment of Charlesfort
Ribault oversees the construction of the fort Charlesfort on Parris Island.
Background and detail
Expedition Organization. Admiral Gaspard de Coligny, a Huguenot leader, organized the 1562 expedition to the New World. He selected Jean Ribault, a Norman navigator and naval officer, to lead the mission. The goal was to found a colony in the New World, as directed by Coligny.
Landing and Settlement. The expedition landed at the site on the May River in May 1562. Ribault oversaw the layout of a small fort named Charlesfort in honor of King Charles IX. The group then moved north to Port Royal Sound, establishing the settlement on Parris Island.
Archaeological Significance. The Charlesfort-Santa Elena Site preserves the archaeological remains of this 1562 French settlement. The site is located on Parris Island, South Carolina. It was abandoned the following year, and later Spanish settlers built a fort directly on top of the abandoned Charlesfort remains.
People involved
- Jean Ribault · Expedition Leader and Navigator
- Gaspard de Coligny · Expedition Organizer and Admiral
Sources
- Jean Ribault Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-07
- Charlesfort-Santa Elena Site Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03
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