Events for Fort Foster State Historic Site

FORT FOSTER LIVING HISTORY AND PERIOD RENDEZVOUS
Date: Thursday, February 12th, – Sunday, February 15th, 2009- 10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Description: The Hillsborough River State Park will present its Annual Event at the Fort Foster State Historic Site. This event is a living history reenactment featuring military, Seminole, and civilian reenactors, sutlers, traders, and craft demonstrations. School Days- Thursday 2/12/09 and Friday 2/13/09. Admission is a $2.00 donation per student – 'scholarships' may be available for home school students and for classes of students from area schools (Teachers/Chaperones are Free). Registration forms are available at the park or by calling (813) 987-6771. The general public is also welcome on the 2/12/09 and 2/13/09, but no battles will be fought on these days. On Saturday 2/14/ 09 and Sunday 2/15/09 there will be skirmishes after 1:00 pm, as the reenactor Seminoles try to burn the bridge and the reenactor soldiers defend it. Refreshments will be available for visitors' enjoyment. The Fort Foster State Historic Site is located adjacent to Hillsborough River State Park on U.S. 301 North, 9 miles north of Fowler Avenue and 6 miles south of Zephyrhills.
Fees: Public admission for this event is a $5 donation per person ages 13 and over. 12 years and under free.
Contact: Call the park: (813) 987-6771

FORT FOSTER TOURS
Saturdays 2 PM - Sundays 11 AM Park admission plus tour fee of $2/adult and $1/child, ages 6-12. Ages 5 and under are free. Your step back in time will begin at the park's Interpretive Center located in parking lot #1. From there a tram will transport you to Fort Foster where you will see the only authentically reconstructed fort from the era of the Second Seminole Indian War (1830s). Allow approximately one-and-a-half hours for the tour. NO PETS.
Call (813) 987-6771 for more details.

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