Fort Foster is a reconstructed fort which saw service during the Second Seminole War. The fort protected the bridge crossing at the Hillsborough River.
Fort Foster was one of the original Seminole War forts constructed in Florida during the early 1800s. Today a replica wood picket style fort has been constructed on this original site. Fort Foster Historic Site was added to the National Historic registry in 1972. Park Rangers and reinactors provide tours, and explain the Fort operations and living conditions, as well as telling the history of the Seminole Wars in Florida.
03/22/2025
Older video showing Historic Fort Foster!
Fort Foster tour at Hillsborough River State Park - Full-time RV travel EP 5 While staying at Hillsborough River State Park, we visited Fort Foster. The fort was built and used during the Second Seminole War and this replica is open w...
03/02/2025
Some more fascinating pictures sent over to me from Ranger Rizzo of Fort Foster Days 2025
02/11/2025
Big Thank you to JourneywithJosh for the stunning pictures of Fort Foster Days!!
Thank you to those that came out to Fort Foster Days!!! Your support is absolutely amazing!!
Please keep an eye out for future events!!!
02/08/2025
In 40 minutes the battle reenactment will start!!!
02/08/2025
Fort Foster days is under way!!!!! Come on out to see history
Fort Foster Days 2025 Event Schedule
Saturday/Sunday - 2/8 – 2/9/25
Walk around, see the Soldiers & the Seminoles.
Ask Questions about daily life, clothing & weapons.
10am – Gates open
10:15 – Flag raising – inside fort
10:20 – Fort Foster guided tour
(begins at flag, Fort and ends at Seminole camp)
11:30 – Historic weapons demonstrations (Fort main gate)
1pm – Soldier life (Fort main gate)
2pm – Battle reenactment (Battlefield)
3pm – Soldier life (Fort main gate) (Sunday only)
4pm - Historic weapons demonstrations (Fort main gate)
5pm – Fort Closes
Thank you for your support of Fort Foster State Historic Site!
Be safe driving home
01/25/2025
Today a member of the Hillsborough River State Park Preservation Society went over to Fort Foster to grab a few pictures. The Fort is standing stronger than it ever has!
Still have some debris that needs to be removed but otherwise great progress.
Pictures from Holly Hillsborough River State Park Preservation Society
01/25/2025
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