Fort Forster

(1836, 1837 - 1838, 1849), near Zephyrhills
Originally known as Fort Alabama (aka Fort Foster). It was a stockade on the river crossing to Fort King. It was attacked by 300 Seminoles but they were repulsed. The fort was then stripped and abandoned by the troops. A booby-trapped powder keg was heard to explode after the troops had left. It was rebuilt seven months later in 1837 and renamed. A replica of the second fort has been built here in the park.
(additional info by David Paterno)

Choose Ft. Foster Living History and relive the Seminole Indian War. Make your documentarywith reenactors portraying U.S. soldiers and Seminole Indians during the 1836-38 campaign.

Film skirmishes, Indian encampments, period artillery, and living history. Mark your calendar

Spring 2009. Don't miss this exciting weekend!

Project Hghilights :

This project is perfect for capturing the action and drama of some of history's most intense Seminole Indian skirmishes.

Students have the ability to interview the actors in charactor and piece together the story relived through this amazing reenactment.

Recource materials will be given in advance allowing the opportunity to create scripts well before the actual shooting.

This is an excellent project for honing your skills in historical presentations.

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Make A Documentary Workshops:
We welcome individuals of all ages and levels of competence to participate in these informative workshops.
The filmmaking techniques you learn can be applied to many aspects of video, and or film production. The
workshop begins the moment you enroll! We'll send you a research packet that will include research sources, and project ideas guaranteed to jump-start your production. You will receive a gold embossed certificate of completion
designating you as a certified documentary film producer.

Video Safari / Ybor City
Or, you might choose a Digital Video Safari in historic Ybor City. Learn how the city of Tampa was established. Tell the story through video. All the fundamentals of documentary filmmaking are addressed here. Take a walking tour through historic Ybor City. The humble beginnings of the city of Tampa are told.
The architecture, the warmth of the Latin Quarter, and the old-world charm and ambience of the district.
Admission to the Ybor City Museum is included in the registration fee. Dates and times to be announced.
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