We decided to go back in time, as this dude's sign says:
Here's who the the fort was named after. Doesn't he look like a fun guy?
There's a small museum you can explore before walking to the fort with info and artifacts:
This sign made things exciting:
Pandemic rules:
It's a neat area to explore.
You could see how the soldiers slept:
Cannons are ready!
We annoyed the kids with a family photo:
There are people in costume who will answer any questions you might have. We didn't do this since it was hot and there were always people asking questions. If figured if we had any, we'd Google it.
Natalie was all, "It smells in here. And I thought I saw a ghost."
We annoyed the kids with another family photo:
It took us about an hour to finish:
I insisted on taking a photo on the way out:
It costs $6 per car to get into the State Park and then $2 per person to enter the fort. The State Park is giant and I think you can camp and such but we aren't a camping family so we just did the fort and returned to real beds.
Do you like history?
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We like visiting places like that.
ReplyDeleteThere was probably so much interesting history at the fort. It is great that we preserve our old past military bases.
ReplyDeleteI love finding new gems to explore! This park looks like fun. I can't wait to visit.
ReplyDeleteI love to explore historical sites like this. It's so interesting to wander around where so much importanc historical activity took place.
ReplyDeleteFort Clinch State Park looks like so much fun! It’s on my US list should I return one day.
ReplyDeleteThis place would be fun to explore with my boys. The price is very affordable too.
ReplyDeleteWe visited this park/fort once and it is interesting! Beautiful scenery too. I'm not much of a camper so we returned to our hotel after visiting. lol
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love going to old historical places like this and could spend hours there. I think it's great that the people work there are in costume. Very fun! It looks and sounds like you and your family had a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteI love discovering hidden gems during our travels and this sounds like a good one to explore and learn lots. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI have never been to Amelia Island but it's somewhere I have wanted to visit. I will have to check out Fort Clinch when we visit.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like such a unique place to visit. I love stepping back into the old days and am completely fascinated about history. We have a Fort No 4 near us, I've been to it three times now and would totally go back again. So fun!
ReplyDeleteI have visited Amelia Island but not this place now I have to go. Seems you had so much fun!
ReplyDeleteI really love learning history, too! I am so excited to visit Fort Clinch really soon and see more of the things happening here.
ReplyDeleteI am happy to note that this site was preserved. History should be taught to kids too.
ReplyDeleteI love historical places too. This Fort Clinch is a must visit. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI always forget there is an Amelia Island. We'll have to take our 3yo Amelia there one of these days. She would love that!
ReplyDeleteI always hated doing history in college but exploring the real locations where history happens feels more like an adventure. Fort Clinch does look really neat.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun place to visit! I'd love to go too!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great place to visit! I think my kids would really enjoy it!!
ReplyDeleteThis is right up my street. I love history and historical walks. You're really making me want to go to the local history museum now! Sadly it's still shut.
ReplyDeleteThis is like such a nice place to visit. I would love to visit with my family.
ReplyDeleteIt's really fun and exciting to visit historical sites such as that. We visited Fort McHenry in Baltimore and had a blast. -LYNNDEE
ReplyDeleteSame here Mama I'm all about history and old architecture. So much things to learn and experience and being there feels like you were lived back in the days.
ReplyDeleteGreat historical adventure! I love seeing places like this
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a great historical place. I love seeing places like these. I hope to be able to go there sometime. Looks like a wonderful place to learn a lot.
ReplyDeleteI really love exploring new places. This place looks lovely.... I'll add this to m bucket list!
ReplyDeleteThis is very educational and seems fun.
ReplyDeleteWe visited Amelia Island a few years ago but we missed Fort Clinch park! Looks like a great place to visit.
ReplyDeleteI loved visiting places like that as a kid. I feel like you learn so much more in settings like that then you do in a classroom.
ReplyDeleteI love family trips they bring all members closer together ..."annoyed the kids for a photo" haha loved that!
ReplyDeleteIt has been ages since I've been to any fort! Looks like such a fun and educational way to get outdoors.
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