Fort Clinch State Park to host "History of the American Soldier" November 12

Media Release

Fort Clinch State Park

Contacts: Brandon Volbrecht

(904) 277-7226

Jason Mahon (850) 245-2072

November 3, 2016 1:00 p.m.

Participate in a unique program saluting our Armed Forces-

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Fort Clinch State Park will host a weekend event to salute our Armed Forces on Saturday, November 12, 2016.

Visitors will enjoy a day filled with military history and displays from the Revolutionary War to present day while interacting with living historians from major U.S. military conflicts. Patriotic music by the Nassau Community Band and firing demonstrations will also enhance the experience.

Park admission is $6.00 per vehicle for up to eight people. Admission into the fort is one canned food item per person, which will be donated to the Barnabas Food Pantry. Veterans and active duty military are invited to come dressed in uniform.

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

The event will take place:

Saturday, November 12, 2016 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Fort Clinch State Park

2601 Atlantic Avenue

Fernandina Beach, Florida