The Silver River Knap-In and Prehistoric Arts Festival celebrates ancient crafts and skills that were pivotal in prehistoric times.
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Explore Seminole War History at Fort King
The history of Florida’s Second Seminole War is on display at the newly established Fort King National Historic Monument in Ocala, Florida. Fort King played an important role in the early history of Florida, having been established in 1827 by the United States Army as a base of operations against the Seminole Indians. The land […]
Explore the Ruins of a Forgotten Age at Bulow Plantation
The Bulow Plantation Ruins, located in Flagler Beach, offer visitors a glimpse into the storied and sometimes notorious history of the sugarcane industry in the state.
Ocali Country Days at Silver River State Park
Central Florida’s 19th-century history returns to Ocala each November at the Ocali Country Days festival, hosted by the Silver River Museum and Environmental Education Center. “This is an 1800s-themed folk fair,” said museum director Scott Mitchell. “What sets it apart is that a lot of folks are demonstrating old pioneer skills and crafts that have […]
Ma Barker House: Infamous Hideout Open for Tours
Ma Barker’s bullet-riddled, two-story cracker home in Ocklawaha that witnessed the longest gun battle in FBI history is open for tours.
Pinecastle Bombing Range
This hidden bombing range in central Florida has it’s very own ghost town, SAM missile sites and a mock-up runway. It provides target practice for Navy jet pilots preparing for combat.