Since 1996, the Civil War Trust has sponsored Park Day, an annual hands-on preservation event to help Civil War, Revolutionary War and War of 1812 battlefields and historic sites. This annual event brings history enthusiasts together in an effort to help keep our nation’s heritage not only preserved, but pristine by taking on maintenance projects large and small. Activities are chosen by each participating site to meet their own particular needs and can range from raking leaves and hauling trash to painting signs and trail buildings. In Florida, Park Day is set to help Fort Clinch State Park in Fernandina Beach on the Atlantic Coast near the Georgia State Line on April 14, 2018. Registration is required. Share your photos and experiences on social media with #ParkDay2018 to highlight the battlefield preservation community. Learn more at https://www.civilwar.org/events/park-day
PARK DAY 2018:
Meeting Place: Fort Clinch Visitor Center
Meeting Time: 10:00 a.m.
Planned Activities: Landscaping, Other
Other Activities: Restoration and Preservation
Planned Low-Impact Activities: Stuffing of fort mattresses.
Bring Tools & Supplies: No
History or Educational Programs: A brief history of site will be given.
Food Provided: Yes, a meal will be provided
In the Event of Inclement Weather: Continue as planned
Please note: Event will be held rain or shine. We have inside projects planned if rain prevents us from working outside.
CONTACT: Andrew Smith, andrew.e.smith@dep.state.fl.us, (904) 277-7274
For more information and a complete list of sites across the USA go to https://www.civilwar.org/events/park-day.
Prepared by Smitty Smith