Our 2026 FORT Project was replacing the old flagpole in the parade field with a new pole and flag. The new flag is 15X25 feet with 35 stars. This is a representation of what may have been here in 1864. This video highlights Flag Raising Celebration Event at Fort Clinch on July 3, 2026. Enjoy!

MACS Crane and Rigging setting the flagpole from outside the Fort Clinch parade field. Amazing work guys! Thank you!!

Fort Clinch volunteer soldiers reenact chopping down the old wooden flagpole, with an axe, as it would have been done in 1863!

Bob and Ranger Lori accept the 2nd Place Award
for the float in the Shrimp Parade in the category of Non-Profit Organization!

Friends Organizing Restoration Together (F.O.R.T.) For our inaugural 2026 F.O.R.T. project, we are proud to announce plans to replace the aging 60-foot flagpole with a new 65-foot pole and a larger American flag. The flag will continue to fly prominently at the center of the parade field inside the fort, serving as a powerful and visible symbol for all who visit. To help bring this project to life, Friends of Fort Clinch will match funds raised, as needed, to ensure we reach our goal.Join us in making this inaugural 2026 F.O.R.T. project a lasting success.

Due to the overwhelming response to Astronomy Night, we have reached our maximum capacity for the fort.

Thank you for your tremendous interest and for the many contributions supporting this event.

We are planning a Solar Viewing event later this year in partnership with the Northeast Florida Astronomical Society. Please keep an eye out for announcements about this upcoming program.

The Florida Park Service – District 2 has recognized several outstanding community partners in Fernandina Beach for their exceptional support of Fort Clinch State Park. District leadership specifically will honor RYAM, Smurfit/WestRock, and Lignotech as exemplary community partners whose ongoing contributions make a meaningful impact on the park and its programs.

In addition, the newly completed accessible Fort Clinch Playground has been selected as the district’s Best Park Project.

The three community partners and the playground project will be formally recognized next month during a district ceremony. An Appreciation & Awards Luncheon will be held at O’Leno State Park.