Fort Christmas

I finally was able to get some pictures to post- I think the issues arise when I try to post from the laptop when it's in the back of the house, away from the router.
Fort Christmas is close enough to us that we decided to go with scouts to their Militia Encampment weekend where soldiers shoot muskets, are dressed in period clothing, shoot muskets, have an active cam, shoot muskets, and talk about the fort and the Seminole Wars as well as what it was like to live in "God forsaken Florida" during that time- did I mention that they shoot muskets?
It's a really fun place to visit, not only is there historical interest, there is also a nice playground, pavilion and picnic area. In addition to the fort there are cracker houses that have been moved from various parts of the state that show the progression of architectural technology- the latest house there being quite simple still, but with more rooms and an upstairs.

Here's a great picture of the musket demonstration- check out the flashes!

The camp was small but interesting


A happy tiger.

My dad and Sully.

And I'll leave you with a picture the outhouse, which was of great interest... there are corncobs in there!!! One tiger announced quite loudly (thank goodness, not my tiger) EXACTLY what those are used for.

Fort Christmas, as always, one of our favorite haunts.