Special Events for Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park

• PIRATES IN PARADISE FESTIVAL
  Date: December 3-7, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  
  Description: Fort Taylor becomes the site of the 'Thieves’ Market & Historical Encampment' during the Pirates in Paradise Festival. This event features living history pirate encampments, period clothing, arts and crafts, pirate treasure and black powder weapons demonstrations, careening camp, fight circles, and kid’s games. Live entertainment includes strolling minstrels and combative stuntmen. Pirates in Paradise.
  Fees: $6/adults and $4/children under 12 - plus park admission
  Contact: (305) 304-8041
  
  
• CIVIL WAR HERITAGE DAYS
  Date: February 25-28, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  
  Description: Both entertaining and educational, Civil War Heritage Days offers visitors a glimpse of what life was like at Fort Taylor in the 1860s. Over 100 re-enactors converge to present living history programs including artillery demonstrations, campsite visits, a blockade runner trial, sea battles, land skirmishes, and other performances.
  Fees: TBA
  Contact: (305) 292-6850
  
  

Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park Ranger Programs

• FORT TOURS
  Daily, 12 & 2 PM
  Join a park ranger for a guided tour of Fort Zachary Taylor. Learn about the history and importance of this Civil War era fort that was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1973.
  
  Participation Requirements
  
  Call (305) 292-6713 for more details.