Fort Christmas Historical Park Fort Christmas is located in Christmas, Florida just off State Road 50, twenty miles east of Orlando enroute to Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, and Canaveral National Seashore in Titusville.
On December 25, 1837, a force of 2,000 U.S. Army Soldiers and Alabama Volunteers arrived near this spot to construct a fort which was aptly named, Fort Christmas. This fort was only one of over 200 forts built during the Second Seminole Indian War, 1835 - 1842. The fort houses exhibits and a video presentation on the Seminole Indian Wars.		Visit the full size replica of Fort Christmas. Seven restored historical homes preserve the 'Cracker' architecture of East Orange County. The houses are interpreted to show pioneer life from the 1870s through the 1930s. Key themes are homesteading, cattle, citrus, hunting, fishing and trapping. The Fort Christmas Historical Society and Orange County Parks and Recreation Division.
HOURS Summer -- 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Winter -- 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Hours change when the clock changes. Fort Home Hours Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 10:00am-12:00noon & 1:00pm-3:30pm Sunday 1:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. 1:00pm-3:30pm (Closed Mondays & Holidays)

Gift Shop Click for detailed photos. Operated by the Fort Christmas Historical Society. Items for sale include Pioneer and Native American toys, jewelry, crafts, books and candy. All proceeds benefit Fort Christmas Historical Park. Located in the Visitors Center Open Mon.-Sat.: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Closed Sun.

Our pictorial book on Fort Christmas. Hard copies are $25.00 each Soft copies are $20.00 each We will do mail order if you send a check made out to FCHS (Fort Christmas Historical Society) and add $6.50 for shipping for one book.  If you want more than 1 copy, please call for prices. Mail to:  Fort Christmas Historical Park             1300 Fort Christmas Road             Christmas, Fl 32709

EVENTS

Cowboy Reunion January* Local cowboys share their experience. Covered Dish.

Militia Encampments The weekend of the time change (which is usually mid-March) & the weekend before Thanksgiving* Soldiers in 1840 period uniforms camp and present programs in the fort. Musket and cannon firing demonstrations.

Bluegrass and Craft Festival March (third weekend)* A weekend of traditional bluegrass music, homemade crafts and Barbecue.

Old Timer's Day The second Saturday in May* Barbecue and music to honor our senior citizens. Age 65 and older eat free!

Pioneer Homecoming Day The first Saturday in October* Descendants of East Orange Pioneers and friends of the Christmas Community gather to share their heritage. Covered dish.

Cracker Christmas December* First weekend in December. A weekend of 'cracker' activities including Pioneer demonstrations, large craft fair, exhibits, great food and more.

*Please check our Calendar of Events for exact dates.

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