Fort king is coming to life. Don't miss the Fight For Freedom:Attack On Fort King this weekend from 10am - 4pm. Stories, history, black powder, howitzers, Seminoles and soldiers. Come see what it's all about.
Attack on Fort King
ATTACK ON FORT KING! Experience the battle that sparked the Second Seminole War. Coming to Ocala December 7 & 8. Click for details: https://ftking.org/reenactment/
Come to Sutler Saturday today! We will be here until 3 talking about history and firing the canon!
Keith Kohl and Jamie Biggs 1800’s weapons demonstration. Come on out to fort king for Sutler Saturday’s today from 1:00-3:00.
Come on out to Sutler Saturday’s today from 1-3. Speak with Seminole and soldier reenactors and learn about life at fort king!
Sutler Saturday’s is happening right now at Fort King. Reenactors will be here until 3, come on by and ask them some questions and see how life was at Fort King.
2018 Attack on Fort King
This year's Fight for Freedom: An Attack on Fort King was a success. Visitors got an experience that will last a lifetime. There were exhibits, vendors, non-profit organizations, demonstrations and, of course, the thrilling reenactment! We hope to see you at the 2019 event!
At Big Cypress Reservation
Fort King Volunteer Sam Edwards telling his original story: “The Blue Ghosts of Fort King.”
Awesome job Sam!
We are you just about to intermission, come and listen to more of the amazing story tellers up until 9!
Our community build is in progress. Come out and help put some siding onto the block house and leave your mark on history. 8-5 today.
Our visitor center is open from 12-5 today. Fort King volunteer Will will be here until 3 dressed in period attire and playing songs. Come on by and say hello!
Shine and the Shakers, performing live at Citizens Academy City of Ocala.
Dr. Michelle D. Sevilich discusses the importance and archeology of Fort King.
Come join us we are here from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A very special thanks to Jeff Hart with Icon Aerial. Jeff took these wonderful videos and photos of Fort King with his drone.
A Fight for Freedom, Attack on Fort King
A Fight for Freedom, Attack on Fort King
Living history with Jim Sawgrass
We’re live at Fort King for the Seminole Fighting Tactics Demonstration
It’s a beautiful day to explore #FortKing 🌞
The fun is not over yet. Fireside story telling is just about to start. Come join us for music and stories
This is what the beginning stages of building a fort look like. We have over 600 loads of dirt coming in over the next few weeks.
Our first load of wood for the fort has arrived. WE ARE BUILDING A FORT!!!
Story telling is about to begin. Come join us
Dade Battlefield reenactment
Semi Ile Tribe of Florida hand to hand combat
These young ladies are intense
We spent the day in the everglades today for the dedication of the Sam Jones Trail marker. Afterwards we went to the Big Cypress Seminole Reservation for a reception and preview of the hand to hand combat team.
The hand to hand combat team will be hosting one of our educational stations at our December reenactment and will put on two shows each day. Incredible talent and skills, we look forward to hosting the Seminole Tribe come December
The Fort King National Historic Landmark & Visitor Center is in Ocala, Florida. The site consists of 37 acres, interpretive trails and picnic facilities.
