Summer Nights Lecture Series – The Way It Was: Stories that Shaped our Community with Dave Schlenker
Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United StatesThursdays | 6 - 8 PM | Free The Way It Was: Stories that Shaped our Community with Dave Schlenker, Local writer/journalist Be transported to a bygone era through a nostalgic journey across Central Florida’s past. Guests will explore the rich history and stories that shaped this community. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to delve into the […]
Reading with the Rangers
Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United States10 AM| ALL AGES |FREE Parks are a great place to read, just ask an Ocala Park Ranger! Pack a snack, blanket, or chair, and get ready to enjoy a good book.
Public Archaeology Day
Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United States9 AM - 3 PM | FREE | All Ages Welcome Join Gulf Archaeology Research Institute archaeologists as they study Fort King. You’ll be able to see how excavations are properly done, data is recorded and how the information is used to learn about the past.
Fort King Youth Summer Workshop – Nature Journaling
Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United StatesSaturdays | 10 AM - Noon | Ages 10 - 17 | $10 per class Tucked away in the center of Ocala, Fort King offers history and nature education that aims to inspire younger audiences in this new series. Each class will teach a past time activity that has been passed down through generations and […]
Historic Homesteading: Pine Needle Basket – Tops & Handles
Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United StatesHistoric Homesteading Class: Pine Needle Basket - Tops & Handles $20 per class | 2 - 4 PM | Ages 18+ Click here to view schedule and register.
Summer Nights Lecture Series – Citrus and Fruit Trees in Florida with Mark Bailey
Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United StatesThursdays | 6 - 8 PM | Free Citrus and Fruit Trees in Florida with Mark Bailey, UF/IFAS Extension Agent An iconic emblem for the sunny state of Florida, explore the history and origins of citrus fruits, and varieties cultivated throughout the years, including the future of good gardening fruit trees in this area. Join us for […]
Summer Nights Lecture Series – 14,000 years of Prehistory in Marion County with Scott Mitchell
Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United StatesThursdays | 6 - 8 PM | Free 14,000 years of Prehistory in Marion County with Scott Mitchell, Coordinator of Silver River Museum Discover the ancient paleo and archaic roots of Marion County. Dive into the different atmospheres and dramatic changes that shaped cultures of those who inhabited or travelled to early Marion County. This is […]
Summer Nights Lecture Series – Supporting Civic Youth Engagement for the Environment with Dr. Megan Ennes
Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United StatesThursdays | 6 - 8 PM | Free Supporting Civic Youth Engagement for the Environment with Dr. Megan Ennes, Assistant Curator of Museum Education and Director of the Thompson Earth Systems Institute in the Museum of Natural History at the University of Florida During this talk, learn how to support the youth in this community as they […]
Summer Nights Lecture Series – Enduring Legacies: Exploring the Past from the Seminole Perspective with Bill Locascio
Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United StatesThursdays | 6 - 8 PM | Free Enduring Legacies: Exploring the Past from the Seminole Perspective with Bill Locascio, Research Manager Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum This lecture will provide oversight about Seminole history and how the Museum staff is making the history of the Seminole Tribe of Florida broadly accessible. Learn more about the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum and the archaeological […]
Historic Homesteading: Soap
Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United StatesHistoric Homesteading Class: Soap $20 per class | 2 - 4 PM | Ages 18+ Click here to view schedule and register.
