Fort Foster State Historic Site
The Fort Foster State Historic Site is a replica of the fort that Col. William S. Foster and his 430 soldiers constructed on the exact spot in December 1836. It is the only Second Seminole War Fort model in the country. And it's a component of Hillsborough River State Park,
It served as a restock station for the men in the field and a defense for the Hillsborough River pedestrian bridge during the War. In 1838, the people abandoned the fort. The area became classified as unsanitary because periodically, disease threatened to make it impossible to defend. You can find it on the National Register of Historic Places.
The historic site is 9 miles south of the present-day Zephyrhills. Colonel Foster and 430 men came to the location to restore the fallen fort and crossing and built a fortified storehouse, a regiment, and two blockhouses by December 19. He later set out to replenish Fort Armstrong with 180 soldiers and 25 carts filled with supplies and forage. The rest of his soldiers would finish the powder and bridge magazine.
An interpretive center is on the west of U.S. 301, where you can find displays on the Seminoles, the fort, and the 2nd Seminole War. The Hillsborough River State Park entrance fee includes access to the visitor center.
On weekends at 11 am and Saturdays at 2 pm in good weather, you may take a guided tour of Fort Foster. The park's Interpretive Center is where you'll start your journey through time. The only accurately recreated fort from the Second Seminole Indian War is at the Fort, and you’ll need a tram to get here.
Almost one and a half hours is what you'll spend on the tour. Avoid bringing your pets as their management disallows them. Your experience at the Fort Foster Rendezvous in February will transport you to that year, 1835. The set-up military tents and Seminole warriors moving silently into the forest will add to the natural ambiance. Be present for the re-enactments to experience history.
The fort's layout portrays it as a combat zone that doesn't adhere to current safety regulations. Blockhouse stairs, uneven flooring, and rugged terrain can all be dangerous. As you explore, pay attention to your environment and youngsters in particular.
Florida Park Service prescribes that you avoid sitting on, placing, or touching anything on the guns to protect the fort. Although the fort and the relics appear sturdy, they are susceptible to damage. The Park covers exquisite areas for everyone to enjoy Wesley Chapel history.
It served as a restock station for the men in the field and a defense for the Hillsborough River pedestrian bridge during the War. In 1838, the people abandoned the fort. The area became classified as unsanitary because periodically, disease threatened to make it impossible to defend. You can find it on the National Register of Historic Places.
The historic site is 9 miles south of the present-day Zephyrhills. Colonel Foster and 430 men came to the location to restore the fallen fort and crossing and built a fortified storehouse, a regiment, and two blockhouses by December 19. He later set out to replenish Fort Armstrong with 180 soldiers and 25 carts filled with supplies and forage. The rest of his soldiers would finish the powder and bridge magazine.
An interpretive center is on the west of U.S. 301, where you can find displays on the Seminoles, the fort, and the 2nd Seminole War. The Hillsborough River State Park entrance fee includes access to the visitor center.
On weekends at 11 am and Saturdays at 2 pm in good weather, you may take a guided tour of Fort Foster. The park's Interpretive Center is where you'll start your journey through time. The only accurately recreated fort from the Second Seminole Indian War is at the Fort, and you’ll need a tram to get here.
Almost one and a half hours is what you'll spend on the tour. Avoid bringing your pets as their management disallows them. Your experience at the Fort Foster Rendezvous in February will transport you to that year, 1835. The set-up military tents and Seminole warriors moving silently into the forest will add to the natural ambiance. Be present for the re-enactments to experience history.
The fort's layout portrays it as a combat zone that doesn't adhere to current safety regulations. Blockhouse stairs, uneven flooring, and rugged terrain can all be dangerous. As you explore, pay attention to your environment and youngsters in particular.
Florida Park Service prescribes that you avoid sitting on, placing, or touching anything on the guns to protect the fort. Although the fort and the relics appear sturdy, they are susceptible to damage. The Park covers exquisite areas for everyone to enjoy Wesley Chapel history.
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