Event Details

12TH ANNUAL FORT CHOKONIKLA REENACTMENT

Time: 9:00 am til 4:00 pm

Location: Paynes Creek Historic State Park, 888 Lake Branch Road Bowling Green FL 33834

Description: Join us for the 12th Annual Fort Chokonikla Reenactment on March 9-10th, 2019 at Paynes Creek Historic State Park in Bowling Green, Florida. The encampment and reenactment takes place near the actual site of Paynes Creek trade store massacre and Fort Chokonikla, which was built shortly after. This signature Fort Chokonikla Encampment Reenactment event runs from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm on both days with reenactments scheduled at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.

The Fort Chokonikla Reenactment, which is recreated by staff and volunteers, reveals the sequence of events that occurred on July 17, 1849. In late 1849, Fort Chokonikla was built in close proximity to the trading post as the first outpost in a chain of forts established to control the Seminoles in Florida. The story comes to life through living history narration providing a wonderful learning experience for the entire family.

The Fort Chokonikla Reenactment features black powder demonstrations, period-specific arts and crafts vendors, and children's activities. Food vendors will be on site to provide refreshments and various forms of food.

$3 per motor vehicle. $2 for pedestrians and bicyclists. NO ADDITIONAL COST for the event

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FPAN is posting this event as a courtesy, we will neither be hosting nor attending this event.

Pottery Day at Silver Springs State Park

Time: 10:00 am til 4:00 pm

Location: Silver Springs State Park, 1425 NE 58 AVE, Ocala FL 34470

Description: Come for the day and learn more about historic and prehistoric pottery.

Pottery show featuring three artists. Handcrafted pottery for sale. Wood-fired kiln show & tell. Guided Museum tours. Pottery making for kids. Pottery talks by experts. Folk pottery display. Cracker pioneer village tours.

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FPAN is participating in this event.