Fort Clinch State Park to host Confederate Garrison Event

Press Release

(904) 277-7226

October 4, 2016 11:30 a.m.

Visitors are invited to an interpretive program that portrays a soldier’s life in 1861

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Fort Clinch State Park will host a Confederate Garrison event on Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9.

This program will allow visitors to interact with living historians to experience life in the fort as it was in 1861. The grounds will be bustling with soldiers in period costumes involved in firing demonstrations, marching drills, cooking and daily activities. Ladies in their dresses, sutlers displaying their wares and drummer boys bring every part of the civil war era to life. Come join in this unique, family friendly event.

Fees include the $6.00 per vehicle Park entrance fee plus $2.00 per person Fort admission.

For additional information, contact the park at (904) 277-7274 or visit

www.FloridaStateParks.org

The event will take place:

Saturday, October 8, 2016

9:00am – 5:00pm

Sunday, October 9, 2016

9:00am – 1:00pm

Fort Clinch State Park

2601 Atlantic Avenue

Fernandina Beach, Florida