The Fort King National Historic Landmark and Visitor Center announces the opening of its Archaeology Center Friday on October 2.
The Archaeology Center showcases artifacts found on-site at Fort King. It offers education about the archaeological process that took place for the re-creation the Fort King replica and future projects like the blacksmith shop. The Center also features new artifacts that have never been seen by the public and were discovered during the blacksmith shop excavation. New exhibits are planned quarterly.
The Archaeology Center will be open Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 5pm. Due to the COVID-19 concerns, capacity will be limited to five visitors at a time and all guests must wear a face covering and adhere to a physical distance of 6 feet apart. To tour the Archaeology Center, guests should check in at the Fort King Visitor’s Center.
“We are excited to offer a further look into our local history at Fort King,” said Keifer Calkins, Historic Resource Program Supervisor with the City of Ocala Municipal Government. “Archaeology has been a fundamental part of constructing the fort and will continue to shed historical light on our plans for future projects. Archaeology is the backbone of re-telling the story of Fort King.”
For a complete list of events and additional information, visit fortkingocala.com or call the Ocala Recreation and Parks Department at (352) 368-5517.
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