Fort King Heritage Foundation

Fort King Heritage Foundation The Fort King Heritage Foundation helps Preserve, Protect, & Promote the Fort King National Landmark.

The Convocation of Seminole War Historians is just around the corner! Be sure that if you are coming from out-of-town or...
03/18/2026

The Convocation of Seminole War Historians is just around the corner! Be sure that if you are coming from out-of-town or out-of-sate, that you. reserve your stay with our partnered options to receive an exclusive rate!

Secure your stay before it's too late, the rates displayed within the reservation selection will only apply to reservations made by April 1st, 2026!

To book your hotel, visit: https://ftking.org/seminole-war-historians-convocation-2026/ -reservations

Fort King National Historic Landmark and Visitor Center

The Convocation of Seminole War Historians is just around the corner! Don't miss your chance to snag EARLY BIRD tickets ...
02/25/2026

The Convocation of Seminole War Historians is just around the corner! Don't miss your chance to snag EARLY BIRD tickets to this weekend long event. Saving doesn't get better than this!

For more information, visit Ftking.org/seminole-war-historians-convocation-2026/

We'd like to extend a special thank you to Gary and Eleanor Simons for their substantial contributions to Fort King Heri...
10/01/2025

We'd like to extend a special thank you to Gary and Eleanor Simons for their substantial contributions to Fort King Heritage Foundation at Give4Marion. We were able to raise close to $4,500, which will be focused on funding the new Guard Shack! As a token of our gratitude, the president of the Fort King Heritage Foundation, Brent Malever bestowed upon the Simons' a signed and numbered Jackson Walker print of "A Fort on the Hill".

Thank you to all who participated in Give4Marion last month. We are grateful for the generosity of our amazing community!

Fort King National Historic Landmark and Visitor Center

Give 4 Marion is just around the corner! As the countdown to Give 4 Marion continues, be sure to mark your calendars for...
08/27/2025

Give 4 Marion is just around the corner! As the countdown to Give 4 Marion continues, be sure to mark your calendars for September 16th through September 17th, 2025 to give back to the community, helping fund the new Guard Shack at Fort King National Historic Landmark.

Visit ftking.org to see the live countdown now!

Join us for a full moon night hike, led by a park ranger, and discover the fascinating stories behind the name around th...
08/08/2025

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 repellent, and a flashlight or headlamp.

8 – 9 p.m. | FREE program for all ages

Fort King National Historic Landmark and Visitor Center Ocala/Marion County, Florida

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Presenter: Dale Cox | Writer & HistorianFrom serving with the US Army and Andrew Jackson through the 1st Creek War and 1...
08/06/2025

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 made governor of West Florida by Jackson himself. Acts perpetrated against deserters under his command embroiled King in controversy and tarnished his otherwise austere reputation.

Presenter Bio:

Dale Cox is a Southern writer and historian based in the quaint little community of Two Egg, Florida. He is the author of nineteen books, including his acclaimed study of the Fort at Prospect Bluff. Published in 2020, “The Fort at Prospect Bluff: The British Post on the Apalachicola & The Battle of Negro Fort” is the most detailed account ever written of the largest free Black settlement in North America and the deadly U.S. cannon shot that ended its existence. Cox’s noted Civil War study – “The Battle of Marianna, Florida” – was named best in its category by Civil War Books & Authors. His studies of the Creek and Seminole Wars in Florida, Georgia and Alabama, including “Milly Francis: The Life & Times of the Creek Pocahontas” and “Fowltown: Neamathla, Tutalosi Talofa & the First Battle of the Seminole Wars,” break new ground in Southeastern Native American scholarship.

Cox divides his time between the quaint community of Two Egg, Florida and the growing area of Dothan, Alabama. He is married with two grown children and supports a number of historic preservation causes.

Thursdays | 6 – 8 p.m. | FREE

Join us for an enriching journey into history at Fort King during our captivating Summer Nights Lecture Series. Delve into Ocala’s and Florida’s past with new topics each week presented by experts in natural and historical resources.

Fort King National Historic Landmark and Visitor Center Ocala/Marion County, Florida

Find The Full Schedule at fortkingocala.com!

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08/04/2025

Meet Terry Crawford, A proud member of the Fort King Heritage Foundation!

He has been involved with Fort King for over a decade! He is one of many members of the Fort King Heritage Foundation that work endlessly to bring about fundraising for new structures and facilitation of awareness for this beautiful historical landmark.

Come check out Fort King National historic Landmark today! Located at 3925 E Fort King St, Ocala, Fl.

Fort King National Historic Landmark and Visitor Center Ocala/Marion County, Florida

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Give4Marion is getting close! With just 6 weeks to go, you dont want to miss out on your opportunity to be a driving for...
08/01/2025

Give4Marion is getting close! With just 6 weeks to go, you dont want to miss out on your opportunity to be a driving force, funding the beautiful projects to expand the historical fun at Fort King National Historic Landmark!

Donation starts September 16th, ending September 17th, so keep an eye out as we count down to GIVE4MARION!

Ocala/Marion County, Florida Fort King National Historic Landmark and Visitor Center

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Fort King National Historic Landmark has been open for 11 years! This beloved site is more than a marker of an amazing p...
07/30/2025

Fort King National Historic Landmark has been open for 11 years! This beloved site is more than a marker of an amazing past, it is a testament to the passage of knowledge from generation to generation.

The Fort is open 7 days a week, from sunrise to sunset, with all supporting structures open Friday & Saturday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Come by today!

Ocala/Marion County, Florida Fort King National Historic Landmark and Visitor Center

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Presenter: Dr. Joe Deklinski | Harrisburg University of Science and TechnologyProfessor of Project Management and Organi...
07/28/2025

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 played a crucial role. This presentation brings to light the individual stories of these men, examining their backgrounds, motivations, and the challenges they faced in navigating the complex landscape of 19th-century Florida.

Presenter Bio:

Dr. Deklinski is an 11-year corporate faculty member at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology specializing in project and risk management, procurement, agile lean transformational leadership, and organizational leadership and emotional intelligence. Joe has also been a student of change management and innovation for many years. He has spent 35 years working within PA state government and 15 of those years working with state agencies to create positive change.

Joe holds a Doctor of Business Administration with a concentration in Organizational Leadership from Northcentral University, a Master of Public Administration from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor of Science degree from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Deklinski is a member of Delta Mu Delta the International Honor Society in Business and a certified emotional intelligence coach.

Joe is an avid student of history. He is a volunteer and re-enactor at Fort King National Historic Landmark and a member of the Fort King Heritage Foundation and the Florida Historical Society.

He and his wife Karen reside in Ocala, Florida along with their Labradoodle. They have two grown children and two grandchildren.

Thursdays | 6 – 8 p.m. | FREE

Join us for an enriching journey into history at Fort King during our captivating Summer Nights Lecture Series. Delve into Ocala’s and Florida’s past with new topics each week presented by experts in natural and historical resources.

Ocala/Marion County, Florida Fort King National Historic Landmark and Visitor Center

Full Schedule at fortkingocala.com

Use the hashtags & to share the amazing memories you’ve made at Fort King with us!

The Archaeological Resource Center is open Fridays & Saturdays, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. With our new exhibit now on displa...
07/25/2025

The Archaeological Resource Center is open Fridays & Saturdays, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. With our new exhibit now on display, there's even more reasons to come explore the Archaeological Resource Center!

Ocala/Marion County, Florida Fort King National Historic Landmark and Visitor Center

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Presenter: Mikayla Frierson | President and Founder of Rescuing Ocala Wildlife & Certified Wildlife RehabberExplore how...
07/23/2025

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 is placed on ecological balance, habitat preservation, and long-term solutions that minimize harm to non-target organisms up the food chain. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with professional rehabbers, rescuers, and relocators from “Wildlife Works” and learn more about animals they may encounter within Parks and neighborhoods – including Cleo, their ambassador corn snake!

Presenter Bio:

Mikayla founded Rescuing Ocala Wildlife (ROW) after moving to Marion County in 2022. She is passionate about humane education, conservation, and values cultivating a love for wildlife and the outdoors within future generations. Mikayla has experience in nonprofit animal welfare as well as veterinary medicine, and has now returned to school to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She has always been particularly enamored with Florida’s wildlife and their welfare and especially loves birds of prey. You can find Mikayla doing anything from field rescues to talking to the community about our wildlife, and loving every second of it!

Thursdays | 6 – 8 p.m. | FREE

Join us for an enriching journey into history at Fort King during our captivating Summer Nights Lecture Series. Delve into Ocala’s and Florida’s past with new topics each week presented by experts in natural and historical resources.

Ocala/Marion County, Florida Fort King National Historic Landmark and Visitor Center

View The Full Schedule at fortkingocala.com

Use the hashtags & to share the amazing memories you’ve made at Fort King with us!

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3925 E Fort King Street
Ocala, FL
34470

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