Fort Clinch State Park Ranger Programs
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RANGER INTERPRETIVE
Ongoing There is always a Park Ranger on duty at the fort and often times, some volunteers as well. There is no set time for Ranger Programs but there is constant roving interpretation taking place. The fort staff are usually offering a first-person interpretation of the fort life as in 1864 by portraying soldiers and workers stationed at Fort Clinch. Other park programs include a guided nature walk at the Willow Pond area on Saturdays at 10:30 A.M. These usually last about an hour and are conducted by a park volunteer or Park Ranger.
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NATURE WALKS
Saturdays 10:30 AM Free with park admission. Every Saturday, weather permitting. This is a guided nature walk around Willow Pond trail, which winds through a coastal maritime hammock down to fresh water ponds. Through an informative presentation, visitors will discover a wide variety of native plants and animals. NO PETS.
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CANDLELIGHT VIEWING
1st Saturday evening of each month (with the exception of December). Viewing times vary with sunset. The cost is regular park admission plus $3.00 per person. Volunteers join park rangers to re-create life in the fort during the War Between the States. These living historians take up duty in the infirmary, blacksmith shop, jail, laundry, and kitchen. Activities include black powder artillery demonstrations, marching drills, and blacksmith demonstrations. NO PETS.
In order for you and other visitors to enjoy the experience of the 1864 time period, we ask that all modern electronic devices such as flash photography and cell phones be turned off during the tour.
Thank you.
Participation Requirements
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SUMMER CANDLELIGHT TOURS
May 8th to September 4th, 2009 (Except Saturdays during First Weekend Garrisons). Step back in time and take an evening tour of Fort Clinch. You can join a Union soldier and be led by candlelight through the historic fort, while enjoying the tales of a soldier’s life in 1864. Reservations are required and the fees include park admission plus $3.00 per person Fort admission. Tour times vary with sundown.
In order for you and other visitors to enjoy the experience of the 1864 time period, we ask that all modern electronic devices such as flash photography and cell phones be turned off during the tour.
Thank you.
Participation Requirements
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CAMPFIRE PROGRAMS
Every Saturday evening, November through April. Meet at the Amelia River Campground Amphitheatre. These are a fun Saturday night program for our camping guests. Program topics vary from Park Animals to Campfire Cooking.
Participation Requirements
Call For more information call 904-277-7274. for more details.
