• Steel & Skills: Start Your Journey into Blacksmithing

    Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United States

    Presenter: Jordan Borstelmann | Crooked Path Forge The blacksmith's legacy continues through historical relevance, craftsmanship, and evolving interest in bladesmithing. From medieval knights to frontier soldiers to modern hobbyists, the […]

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  • Marion County Agriculture: Past, Present, & Future

    Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United States

    Presenter: Mark Bailey | UF/IFAS Extension Learn about Marion County’s agricultural past, what’s happening now, and what’s you can do to help grow its future. Additional Information: As a little […]

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  • Scouting the Skies: The Birds of Fort King

    Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United States

    Presenter: Maxfield Whitley | V.P. Audubon, Photographer, & Educator Learn about the Birds of Fort King! From migratory warblers to resident owls, the diversity of avian life here is spectacular. […]

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  • Wise Choices: Protecting Owls & Other Species Through Sustainable Pest Control

    Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United States

    Presenter:  Mikayla Frierson | President and Founder of Rescuing Ocala Wildlife & Certified Wildlife Rehabber Explore how sustainable pest management strategies can protect Florida’s diverse and often endangered wild species. Emphasis […]

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  • Forgotten Figures: Uncovering the Stories of Florida’s Seminole Agents

    Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United States

    Presenter: Dr. Joe Deklinski | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Professor of Project Management and Organizational Leadership Often overlooked in traditional narratives of the Seminole Wars, the Indian Agents […]

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  • William King: Glory and Ignominy

    Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United States

    Presenter: Dale Cox | Writer & Historian From serving with the US Army and Andrew Jackson through the 1st Creek War and 1st Seminole War, King fought with distinction and was […]

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  • Full Moon Night Hikes: Corn Moon

    Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United States

    Join us for a full moon night hike, led by a park ranger, and discover the fascinating stories behind the name around the campfire! Remember to bring suitable footwear, insect […]

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  • From Sedatives to Sores: A History of Native Plant Uses

    Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United States

    Presenter: Amanda Marek, MS. | UF/IFAS Marion County, Florida Friendly Landscape Agent Before pharmacies and hardware stores, Native American peoples and early settlers had to use plants for medicines, food, clothing, […]

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  • Hexagonal Quilting Class

    Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United States

    Come join the quilters from Beatrice Haven's Ladies Academy as they guide you through the process of hexagonal quilting. Saturday, August 23 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | $10 […]

    $10
  • Drop Spindle Spinning with Stephanie Nevada

    Fort King National Historic Landmark 3925 East Fort King St., Ocala, United States

    Experience the art of drop-spindle spinning with Stephanie Nevada! Learn to transform fiber and wool into beautifully spun yarn, which can later be woven into unique and personalized fabrics. Each […]

    $50