Special Events for Koreshan State Historic Site
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GHOST WALK
Date: Friday and Saturday, January 29th and 30th and February 5th and 6th. 4 walks each evening at 7:00, 7:15, 7:30 and 7:45.
Description: This is a guided tour of the historic settlement by the light of the moon. There are several stops along the way with short vignettes portraying Koreshan life.
Fees: $10 per person, reservations are required. Reservations start December 1st and can be made by calling 239-992-0311.
Contact: Call the park at 239-992-0311
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ANTIQUE ENGINE SHOW
Date: Saturday and Sunday, March 20th and 21st from 9 am until 4 pm.
Description: The historic settlement will be alive with all kinds of antique engines, tractors, cars and machinery on display. Our 1926 Fairbanks Morse engine will be started on the hour each day.
Fees: Park entry fee applies.
Contact: Call the park at 239-992-0311
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EARTH DAY
Date: Saturday, April 24th from 10 am until 3 pm.
Description: This event is provided by the Sierra Club and features many environmental exhibitors and vendors, with food, beverage and music throughout the day.
Fees: Park entry fee applies.
Contact: Call the park at 239-992-0311
Koreshan State Historic Site Ranger Programs
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GUIDED TOURS OF THE HISTORIC SETTLEMENT
Saturday and Sunday at 10 am, daily January through March at 10 am.
$2 per adult, $1 children 12 and under. Purchase your ticket at the ranger station at least 15 minutes in advance.
Participation Requirements
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FAIRBANKS MORSE ENGINE DEMONSTRATION
Saturday, January through March at 11 am
At the generator building in the historic settlement. Volunteers will explain how the Koreshan’s generated their own electricity and state the 1926 diesel engine. In addition, there will be a demonstration of the Large Machine Shop. Park entry fee required.
Participation Requirements
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KORESHAN BREAD BAKING PROGRAM
Sundays at 1 pm
In front of the Bakery in the historic settlement. Volunteers will be baking the original Koreshan bread recipe in a Dutch oven over an open campfire or charcoal. Park entry fee required.
Participation Requirements
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THE FLORIDA CRACKER COWBOY
Thursdays, 11 am - January, February and March. In the picnic area.
The Florida Cracker Cowboy, cast iron Dutch oven cooking program featuring volunteers portraying Bone Mizell And Jake Summerlin. Park entry fee required.
Participation Requirements
Call 239.947.5255 for more details.









