Michael H.
3/20/2018
Not much to see here. There is a monument to the Civil War (nothing "civil" about it) battle where Leon County military school cadets (teenagers) and Home Guard troops (guys too old to be called...
Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park
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7502 Natural Bridge Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32305
Fort Foster State Historic Site is a reconstruction of a fort originally established in December 1836 during the Second Seminole War, intended to defend the Hillsborough River bridge and function as a resupply point for soldiers. Visitors can explore the fort and enjoy living-history demonstrations that recount both military and Seminole perspectives from this pivotal period in Florida's history.
The site features an Interpretive Center displaying artifacts from the fort and offers annual events such as the Fort Foster Rendezvous and the Candlelight Experience at Fort Foster. The Florida Park Service, committed to preserving the state's natural and cultural heritage, ensures that visitors can engage with and learn about Florida's rich past in an interactive environment.
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3.07 reviews
Chris B.
3/2/2025
Always clean and quiet. Great place to stop and relax on a ride. Lots of history to be discovered if you take a short stroll around. Nice reenactment. Well worth the 5 dollar donation.
Bruce K.
10/20/2020
Florida was largely bypassed during the Civil War, with mostly smaller skirmishes. One of the larger engagements happened here at Natural Bridge where a small band of Confederate troops and...
Kristen S.
5/2/2023
I will definitely comeback for the reenactment. It is a nice park and learning experience
Jordan C.
10/1/2023
The monument is well kept, and fascinating to see, and to contemplate. Although the grounds are not kept up by FL Parks as well as other sites, it invokes a feeling of just how the Civil War was...
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