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Fort Christmas
Historical ParkFort 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. |
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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.
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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.
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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.
The park includes a replica of a fort built in 1837 during the Second Seminole Indian War; a traditional Florida "Cracker" house and eight pioneer homes; a schoolhouse and lunchroom; a sugar cane mill and other historical farming equipment.
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Historic Buildings: open daily, 9:00 a.m. Ð 4:00 p.m.,
including holidays (closed on December 24-25)
Summer hours: 8:00 a.m. Ð 8:00 p.m.
Winter hours: 8:00 a.m. Ð 6:00 p.m.
Changes when you change your clocks.
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For Additional Information:
Fort Christmas Historical Park
1300 North Fort Christmas Road (C.R. 420)
Christmas, Florida 32709
Telephone: 407-254-9312
eMail
28.556784, -81.0240504
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Click here for a virtual tour of the
Fort Museum & Park
Click here for a virtual tour of the
Historical Structures
Fort History
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Park Origins
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RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES
| Playground – Benches throughout park |
| 3 picnic pavilions Ð Picnic tables with a small grill scattered throughout park |
| Restrooms – Tennis – Basketball – Volley ball – Small ball field |
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EVENTS
Our 2021 events were cancelled. Check below and stay tuned for 2022.
Below events are what we would normally do
Updates will be posted here.
Click on blue bordered pictures for enlargements.
2021
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Cowboy & Cowgirl Reunion
2023 update pending ..............................................................................
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Ag Fest
2023 update pending ..............................................................................
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Florida Living History Festival
2023 update pending ..............................................................................
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The Orlando Wetlands Festival
Saturday, February 18, 2023 — 9AM-3PM
Free event for all ages! Explore exhibits, guided hikes and tours, presentations, games, live animals, native plant give-away and more!
It will originate here at Fort Christmas Historical Park. -- DETAILS
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Bluegrass Festival
2023 update pending ..............................................................................
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F.A.R.M.
2023 update pending ..............................................................................
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Cracker Christmas - December 3 & 4, 2022
2023 update pending ..............................................................................
The Fort Christmas Historical Society is planninging to put on Cracker Christmas this 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. 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.
Phone: 407-536-8269 — eMail: FortChristmas1990@gmail.com
Photos of a Cracker Christmas.
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Fort Christmas
A Pictoral History
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.
The Fort Christmas Pictorial book is now available through the Fort Christmas Historical Society not the park. You can call the secretary Tina Knight – 407-536-8269 or email at FortChristmas1990@gmail.com.
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Originated: 2/2/02.
Updated 12/29/2021
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