Post Date: 09/15/2020 2:44 PM
OCALA, Fla. (Sept. 15, 2020) – The Ocala Recreation and Parks Department has made the decision to cancel the Fort King Haunted Trail event Saturday, October 31, due to the continued uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, including restrictions for attending public gatherings in Florida. This event was scheduled to take place at the Fort King National Historic Landmark, 3925 E Fort King St.
“As a department we are committed to creating safe experiences that families may enjoy together,” said Keifer Calkins, Historic Resource Program Supervisor, City of Ocala. “The decision to cancel a popular event is always difficult, however, public health and safety are the driving factors behind this decision.”
The Fort King National Historic Landmark is open daily seven days a week from sunrise to sunset. The Visitors Center is open on a limited basis, Fridays and Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. In accordance with current recommended health guidelines, only five visitors at a time will be allowed inside the Visitor’s Center. All guests must wear a face covering while inside the Visitor’s Center and adhere to a physical distance of six feet apart.
For a complete list of events and additional information, visit www.fortkingocala.com or call the City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department at 352-368-5517.
About Fort King National Historic Landmark
Fort King is a 40-acre National Historic Landmark home to a life-size reconstruction of the fort and block houses that served as the location that ignited the Second Seminole War in the 1830s. Today, the reconstruction of Fort King serves as an ongoing exploration of Ocala’s past. On site is the Fort King Visitor’s Center, offering displays and artifacts that help bring history to life; the David Laffey Heritage Garden, a teaching garden that is open to the public year-round; a mile-long hiking trail with interpretive signage detailing the history of the land; and the Daughters of the American Revolution memorial site. Fort King is owned jointly by the City of Ocala and Marion County with funding assistance and support from the Fort King Heritage Association. For more information about Fort King, visit www.fortkingocala.com.
