Barnyard Banter: Cows are Fun, April 19

• Fort Christmas Historical Park's FREE Barnyard Banter Historical and Educational Programs are suitable for all ages! On Saturday, April 19, 1-2 p.m., come to the park for Cows are Fun, a discussion on the historic Florida cattle industry and a closer look at a cow and how they are judged.
• Any hands-on activities are limited to ages 6 years and older for the safety of participants. This is a FREE program, open to the public. Questions? Call our staff: 407-254-9310.

Upcoming programs:

• Saturday, May 17: From Sheep Shear to my Wool Sweater
• Saturday, June 21: History of Barbed Wire

On the third Saturday of each month, a program is offered for free and is open to the public. Parents and children or grandparents and grandchildren will enjoy learning together about how things were done in the past. Schedule date or class subject matter may change without notice due to weather, speaker availability or other unforeseen circumstance.

FREE Fort Christmas Bluegrass in the Park, April 5

• Bluegrass in the Park returns! This is a FREE event on Saturday, April 5 from 9:45 a.m. - 4 p.m., at Fort Christmas Historical Park. Bring chairs, blankets and a picnic or purchase from food trucks. This is a free event, open to the public. Questions? Email parks@ocfl.net or call the park: 407-254-9310.
  • Here's event line-up:
    • 9:45 a.m. Opening by MC Steve Kane, National Anthem and Boy Scouts present Flags
    • 10 a.m. Sandy Back Porch
    • 11 a.m. The Canada Brothers Reunion
    • 12 p.m. Penny Creek Bluegrass Band
    • 1 p.m. Sandy Back Porch
    • 2 p.m. The Canada Brothers Reunion
    • 2:50-3:10 p.m. BBQ & Bake Awards
    • 3:10 p.m. Penny Creek Bluegrass Band
    • 3:50 p.m. Closing by MC Steve Kane

Check this out: Explore Fort Christmas Historical Park with this amazing virtual tour!

To make a reservation, please call the park directly at 407-254-9310; leave a detailed message if you reach voicemail. Please note that Orange County Parks and Recreation requires 30 days or more to schedule and complete payment and paperwork for all rentals.

Tours and Special Events

• The historic homes, school and fort are open daily, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., including holidays.
• The park includes a replica of a fort built in 1837 during the Second Seminole Indian War; a traditional Florida "Cracker" house and eight pioneer homes; a schoolhouse and lunchroom; a sugar cane mill and other historical farming equipment.