FORT CHRISTMAS HISTORICAL PARK

CHRISTMAS, FL

Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis) eating Four-spotted Pennant Orlando Wetlands, Orange County, FL, April 2024.
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis) eating Four-spotted Pennant Credit: Mary Keim

FORT CHRISTMAS HISTORICAL PARK is a 100-acre site located in Christmas, Florida. Established in 1837, it was originally a U.S. army post called Fort Christmas. The fort was part of the Second Seminole War and was constructed to protect settlers in the area. Today, it is a living history museum that preserves and interprets the area's rich military and cultural history and is open to the public year-round.

At the park, visitors can experience what life was like in the fort during the Second Seminole War. The site includes a replica of the original fort, an historic cemetery, a museum, a trading post, and a variety of educational displays. Visitors can also take part in educational programs, such as seminars and workshops that teach about the history of the Seminole War, early Florida settlers, and the life of early Florida soldiers.

FORT CHRISTMAS HISTORICAL PARK also features numerous outdoor activities, including bird watching, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. There are also trails for walking and biking and several playgrounds for children. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including wild turkey, deer, and gopher tortoises.

FORT CHRISTMAS HISTORICAL PARK is an important part of Florida's history and a great place to learn about the area's past. With its educational displays, outdoor activities, and abundance of wildlife, it is a great place to spend a day or a weekend.

FORT CHRISTMAS HISTORICAL PARK is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CHRISTMAS FL. US MID #8401200917

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 59,027 from tax period 201206 (YYYYMM).

Contact FORT CHRISTMAS HISTORICAL PARK

FT CHRISTMAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
1300 N FORT CHRISTMAS RD
CHRISTMAS
FL
32709

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FORT CHRISTMAS HISTORICAL PARK Information

MID # 8401200917
Name FT CHRISTMAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name FORT CHRISTMAS HISTORICAL PARK
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 593137496
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201206
INCOME 69,625
REVENUE 59,027
LAT/LONG 28.561583, -81.02126
CODES FIPS State Code: 12
FIPS County Code: 095
US Census Tract: 016601
US Census Block: 2044