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.
The Park has three picnic pavilions two of which seat 100 people and one which seats 50 people.  Each pavilion has a large barbeque grill, electrical outlets and water hose.  For pavilion rental please call.  There is a playground with swings, slide, a fort looking jungle gym, and an area for small children.  There is a basketball court, tennis court and a small baseball field.
Fort & Homes Hours Tuesday - Sunday -- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mondays & Holidays -- Closed PARK 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. Closed December 24 & 25. Entrance is free. There is a charge for large groups; please call for details. Gift Shop Hours Tuesday thru Saturday — 11:00 - 4:00 Sunday & Monday -- Closed

Gift Shop Click for detailed photos. Operated by the Fort Christmas Historical Society. Located in the Visitors Center. Items for sale include Pioneer and Native American toys, jewelry, crafts, books and candy. All proceeds benefit Fort Christmas Historical Park. Open Mon.-Sat.: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Closed Sun. We do not take credit cards, its cash or local check only.

EVENTS

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Cowboy & Pioneer Reunion January* Last Saturday in January, 10am - 2 pm — Descendants of East Orange Pioneers and friends of the Christmas Community gather to share their heritage. Check your genealogy. Cowboys tell stories. Bring a covered dish to share, door prizes.

Militia Encampments The weekend before Easter and the weekend before Thanksgiving* Soldiers set up camp in front of the Fort and tell about the 2nd Seminole Indian War, Programs at 12:30pm and 2:30pm in the Fort. Musket and cannon firing demonstrations. March 23 & 24, 2013 PRINT & SHARE FLYER with details.

Bluegrass and Craft Festival March (third weekend)* 10am - 4pm,  Entrance is free, Bring a lawn chair to sit in and enjoy the music, bands in the past have been: Moonlite Express, County Line, Seminole Ridge & New River. BBQ for sale, homemade ice cream, craft fair. Sorry, no camping. March 16 & 17, 2013 PRINT & SHARE FLYER with details.

Ag Fest April* 9:00am -- Great food. FFA BBQ Cook-offs & Bake-off. Animal & Poultry show. Informational displays. Cooperative Extension Dilplays. April 13, 2013 PRINT & SHARE FLYER with details.

Cracker Christmas First weekend in December* 10am - 4pm, Entrance is free, free parking across the road from the park. BBQ pork sandwiches, chicken filets, community groups have baked goods, drinks, hotdogs, gator, sweet pickles, etc. Pioneer demonstrations - broom making, blacksmiths, basket weaving, rope making, spinning, quilting, lace making, wood carving, and many more.  Santa Claus 1pm - 3pm both days, large craft fair with over 150 crafters with handmade items, the Christmas Post Office will have a booth so you can get your Christmas cards hand stamped, antique engine and tractor display, and much more. Photos from a Cracker Christmas.

2013 Schedule

Cowboy Reunion		January 26
Orlando Wetlands		February 16
Bluegrass Festival		March 16 & 17
Militia Encampment		March 23 & 24 — This Saturday we are celebrating the 175th birthday of the original fort with a small ceremony and inviting some of those who helped build the replica of the fort 35 years ago.
Ag Festival		April 13 — A one day event promoting agriculture with cook-offs open to FFA & 4H groups. There will be displays and activities throughout the day.
Militia Encampment		November 23 & 24
Cracker Christmas		December 7 & 8

                                    *Please check the NBBD Calendar of Events for exact dates.

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Old School Photos - Old Timer's Day has been discontinued.

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Wheelchair Access: The first floor of the buildings in the Fort are accessible. One pioneer home has a wheelchair ramp.

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