Friends of Fort Clinch upcoming events

Friends of Fort Clinch upcoming events https://friendsoffortclinchinc.org/Activities Friends of Fort Clinch upcoming events Friends of Fort Clinch Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:52:01 GMT Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:52:01 GMT Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT Solar Event at Fort Clinch State Park (August 22, 2026) <img src="https://fortclinch.org/resources/Pictures/Solar%20Event%20Logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0"> <p><font color="#000000"><strong><span><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 20px;">Solar Viewing Event at Fort Clinch State Park</font></span></strong></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span><font color="#000000">Saturday, August 22, 2026</font></span></strong><span><font color="#000000"><br> <strong>9:00–10:00 a.m.</strong> and <strong>10:00–11:00 a.m.</strong></font></span></font></p> <p><font color="#000000"><span><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 16px;">Join <strong>Fort Clinch State Park</strong> and the <strong>Friends of Fort Clinch</strong> for a special <strong>Solar Viewing Event</strong> featuring members of the <strong>Northeast Florida Astronomical Society</strong>.</font></span></font></p> <p><font color="#000000"><span><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 16px;">This <strong>free, family-friendly event</strong> is open to the public. Bring the kids, invite your friends, and enjoy a fun and educational morning exploring our nearest star. <strong>Regular Fort Clinch State Park entrance fees apply.</strong></font></span></font></p> <p><font color="#000000"><span><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 16px;">Experience the Sun in a way you've never seen before! Using specially filtered solar telescopes provided by the Northeast Florida Astronomical Society, visitors will safely observe the Sun's fascinating surface and discover features that are invisible to the naked eye.</font></span></font></p> <p><font color="#000000"><span><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 16px;">Depending on solar activity that day, you may have the opportunity to see:</font></span></font></p> <ul> <li><font color="#000000"><span><font style="font-size: 16px;">Brilliant <strong>sunspots</strong>—cooler, darker regions caused by intense magnetic activity.</font></span></font></li> <li><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span><font>Solar prominences</font></span></strong><span><font>—spectacular loops and arches of glowing hydrogen gas extending from the Sun's edge.</font></span></font></li> <li><font color="#000000"><span><font style="font-size: 16px;">Bright <strong>active regions</strong> where magnetic energy is concentrated.</font></span></font></li> <li><font color="#000000"><span><font style="font-size: 16px;">The Sun's textured surface, known as <strong>granulation</strong>, created by massive currents of hot gas rising and falling.</font></span></font></li> <li><font color="#000000"><span><font style="font-size: 16px;">If conditions are favorable, you may even witness a <strong>solar flare</strong> or other dynamic solar activity.</font></span></font></li> </ul> <p><font color="#000000"><span><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 16px;">Members of the Northeast Florida Astronomical Society will be on hand to explain what you're seeing, answer questions, and share fascinating facts about our nearest star.</font></span></font></p> <p><font color="#000000"><span><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Event Details</strong><br></font></span></font></p> <p><font style="font-size: 16px;">• Saturday, August 22, 2026  for 2 morning sessions 9am and 10am</font></p> <p><font style="font-size: 16px;">•  Space is limited so registration is required. Pick your preferred time slot</font></p> <p><font style="font-size: 16px;">• Normal p</font>ark admission fees are required</p> <p><font style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Arrival & Parking</strong></font></p> <p><font style="font-size: 16px;">• From the main gate, p</font>roceed down Canopy Road</p> <p><font style="font-size: 16px;">• Turn right at the sign for the Beach and Atlantic Campground</font></p> <p align="center"><font style="font-size: 16px;"><img src="https://fortclinch.org/resources/Pictures/Right%20Sign2.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="172" height="175"><br></font></p> <p><span style="font-size: 16px;">• Turn right at the sign for Beach Access</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><img src="https://fortclinch.org/resources/Pictures/Right%20Sign1.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="179" height="147"><br></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 16px;">• The event will held in the Beach Access parking lot</span></p> <p><font color="#000000"><span><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 16px;">Whether you're a first-time observer or a longtime astronomy enthusiast, this is a unique opportunity for the whole family to safely explore the Sun through professional solar telescopes.</font></span></font></p> <p><span><font style="font-size: 16px;">We hope you'll join us for this unforgettable morning of discovery at Fort Clinch State Park!</font></span></p> <p align="center"><img src="https://fortclinch.org/resources/Pictures/Astronomy%20Night.png" style="font-size: 1em;" width="436" height="194"></p> https://fortclinch.org/event-6764805 https://fortclinch.org/event-6764805 Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT Solar Event at Fort Clinch State Park (August 22, 2026) <img src="https://fortclinch.org/resources/Pictures/Solar%20Event%20Logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0"> <p><font color="#000000"><strong><span><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 20px;">Solar Viewing Event at Fort Clinch State Park</font></span></strong></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span><font color="#000000">Saturday, August 22, 2026</font></span></strong><span><font color="#000000"><br> <strong>9:00–10:00 a.m.</strong> and <strong>10:00–11:00 a.m.</strong></font></span></font></p> <p><font color="#000000"><span><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 16px;">Join <strong>Fort Clinch State Park</strong> and the <strong>Friends of Fort Clinch</strong> for a special <strong>Solar Viewing Event</strong> featuring members of the <strong>Northeast Florida Astronomical Society</strong>.</font></span></font></p> <p><font color="#000000"><span><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 16px;">This <strong>free, family-friendly event</strong> is open to the public. Bring the kids, invite your friends, and enjoy a fun and educational morning exploring our nearest star. <strong>Regular Fort Clinch State Park entrance fees apply.</strong></font></span></font></p> <p><font color="#000000"><span><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 16px;">Experience the Sun in a way you've never seen before! Using specially filtered solar telescopes provided by the Northeast Florida Astronomical Society, visitors will safely observe the Sun's fascinating surface and discover features that are invisible to the naked eye.</font></span></font></p> <p><font color="#000000"><span><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 16px;">Depending on solar activity that day, you may have the opportunity to see:</font></span></font></p> <ul> <li><font color="#000000"><span><font style="font-size: 16px;">Brilliant <strong>sunspots</strong>—cooler, darker regions caused by intense magnetic activity.</font></span></font></li> <li><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span><font>Solar prominences</font></span></strong><span><font>—spectacular loops and arches of glowing hydrogen gas extending from the Sun's edge.</font></span></font></li> <li><font color="#000000"><span><font style="font-size: 16px;">Bright <strong>active regions</strong> where magnetic energy is concentrated.</font></span></font></li> <li><font color="#000000"><span><font style="font-size: 16px;">The Sun's textured surface, known as <strong>granulation</strong>, created by massive currents of hot gas rising and falling.</font></span></font></li> <li><font color="#000000"><span><font style="font-size: 16px;">If conditions are favorable, you may even witness a <strong>solar flare</strong> or other dynamic solar activity.</font></span></font></li> </ul> <p><font color="#000000"><span><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 16px;">Members of the Northeast Florida Astronomical Society will be on hand to explain what you're seeing, answer questions, and share fascinating facts about our nearest star.</font></span></font></p> <p><font color="#000000"><span><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Event Details</strong><br></font></span></font></p> <p><font style="font-size: 16px;">• Saturday, August 22, 2026  for 2 morning sessions 9am and 10am</font></p> <p><font style="font-size: 16px;">•  Space is limited so registration is required. Pick your preferred time slot</font></p> <p><font style="font-size: 16px;">• Normal p</font>ark admission fees are required</p> <p><font style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Arrival & Parking</strong></font></p> <p><font style="font-size: 16px;">• From the main gate, p</font>roceed down Canopy Road</p> <p><font style="font-size: 16px;">• Turn right at the sign for the Beach and Atlantic Campground</font></p> <p align="center"><font style="font-size: 16px;"><img src="https://fortclinch.org/resources/Pictures/Right%20Sign2.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="172" height="175"><br></font></p> <p><span style="font-size: 16px;">• Turn right at the sign for Beach Access</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><img src="https://fortclinch.org/resources/Pictures/Right%20Sign1.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="179" height="147"><br></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 16px;">• The event will held in the Beach Access parking lot</span></p> <p><font color="#000000"><span><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 16px;">Whether you're a first-time observer or a longtime astronomy enthusiast, this is a unique opportunity for the whole family to safely explore the Sun through professional solar telescopes.</font></span></font></p> <p><span><font style="font-size: 16px;">We hope you'll join us for this unforgettable morning of discovery at Fort Clinch State Park!</font></span></p> <p align="center"><img src="https://fortclinch.org/resources/Pictures/Astronomy%20Night.png" style="font-size: 1em;" width="436" height="194"></p> https://fortclinch.org/event-6764805 https://fortclinch.org/event-6764805 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT 2026 Cars & Cannons Sponsorship (September 26, 2026) <p style="line-height: 27px;" align="left"><font style="font-size: 18px;"><font face="Georgia"><strong><font>2026 Car & Cannons </font></strong></font><strong><span><font face="Calibri, sans-serif">Sponsorship Opportunities</font></span></strong></font></p> <p style="line-height: 27px;"><strong><font><span><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 18px;">Premier Sponsor $1,000</font></span></font></strong></p> <ul> <li><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 18px;"><span><font>Admission to the park and the Cars and Cannons event for 12 individuals</font></span><br></font></li> <li><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 18px;">Private Candlelight Tour of Fort Clinch, scheduled in advance - Up to 24 people, 1-1½ hour tour</font></li> <li><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 18px;">Light refreshments in the Museum with the video playing in the background. Park management and CSO board members attending</font></li> <li><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 18px;">4 memberships to the Friends of Fort Clinch to designated individuals.</font> <font face="Georgia"><font style="font-size: 18px;">Membership includes 12 </font><span><font style="font-size: 18px;">FREE park visits for the year</font></span></font></li> <li><span><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 18px;">Company logo posted on the Friends of Fort Clinch webpage; posted prominently at the event, and on the Friends of Fort Clinch Facebook page with over 6,000 followers</font></span></li> <li><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 18px;">Company promotional materials/giveaways provided to each car entrant</font></li> </ul> <p style="line-height: 27px;"><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 18px;"><img src="https://fortclinch.org/resources/Pictures/2025%20Car%20Show/2R2A7243.JPG" alt="" title="" border="0" width="567" height="378"></font><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Supporting Sponsor $500</strong></font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 18px;">Admission to the park and the Cars and Cannons event for 6 individuals</font></li> <li><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 18px;">6 tickets to participate in a regularly scheduled Candlelight Tour of Fort Clinch (First Garrison weekends). Must call ahead</font></li> <li><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 18px;">2 memberships to the Friends of Fort Clinch to designated individuals. Membership includes 12 <span>FREE park visits for the year</span></font></li> <li><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 18px;">Company logo posted on the Friends of Fort Clinch webpage; posted prominently at the event, and on the Friends of Fort Clinch Facebook page with over 6,000 followers</font></li> <li><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 18px;">Company promotional materials/giveaways provided to each car entrant</font></li> </ul> <p align="left"><font color="#373737" face="Georgia" style="font-size: 18px;"><img src="https://fortclinch.org/resources/Pictures/2025%20Car%20Show/2R2A7293.JPG" alt="" title="" border="0"></font><strong><span><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 18px;">Contributing Sponsor $250</font></span></strong></p> <ul> <li><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 18px;">Admission to the park and the Cars and Cannons event for 4 individuals</font></li> <li><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 18px;">4 tickets to participate in a regularly scheduled Candlelight Tour of Fort Clinch (First Garrison weekends). Must call ahead</font></li> <li><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 18px;">1 membership to the Friends of Fort Clinch to designated individuals. Membership includes 12 FREE park visits for the year</font></li> <li><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 18px;">Company logo posted on the Friends of Fort Clinch webpage; posted prominently at the event, and on the Friends of Fort Clinch Facebook page with over 6,000 followers</font></li> <li><font face="Georgia" style="font-size: 18px;">Company business cards provided to each car entrant</font></li> </ul> https://fortclinch.org/event-6769166 https://fortclinch.org/event-6769166