About
FKHF Mission Statement
The Mission of the Fort King Heritage Foundation, Inc. (FKHF) is to Preserve, Protect, and Promote the Fort King National Landmark Site located in Ocala, Florida, while serving as a citizen support group to cultivate and sustain a public private partnership with private donors, and our Local, state and Federal Governments.
Vision for the Site
Fort King National Historic Landmark is a living history site that educates and informs the public of the important cultural, historic, and natural resources found at the park, and protects and develops said resources for future generations.
Fort King Heritage Foundation
The Fort King Heritage Foundation (FKHF) is a non-profit 501(c)3 formed in 2011.
FKHF has played a crucial role in the acquisition and development of Fort King. In 2012 the City, County, and FKHF entered into a memorandum of understanding (amended year to year as needed based on changes in site boundary and operations). This MOU outlines each of the parties roles in fundraising, design, development and management of the site.
FKHF provides for support in fundraising for capital improvements, advocacy efforts, and guidance with development of the park. FKHF will meet the following responsibilities.
- Capital fundraising activities including on-site events, public meetings, solicitation of funding partners, etc.
- Guidance with design and development activities.
- Advocacy efforts including development and distribution of media, presentations, etc.
Fort King on WUFT’s Greater Good
Fort King History
During the second Seminole war, the longest of the US Indian wars, Fort King was built. It was named for Colonel William King who had commanded the Fourth Infantry.
Click the links below to learn more about the rich history of Fort King.
National Historical Landmark Significance
History with a Future
Fort King National Historic Landmark is a living history site that educates and informs the public of the important cultural, historic, and natural resources found at the park, and protects and develops said resources for future generations.
The fort has been rebuilt to its original size. Reenactments are held annually. In partnership with the Marion County School District, 8th grade students tour the fort and learn about history and events of that era.
FKHF has a vision for the future of the fort which includes:
- Interior Fort Buildings
- Peripheral Buildings and Structures
- New Museum and Education Center
- Archaeological Resource Center
