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About Us
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The
Society is organized exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986. More particularly to conduct programs and activities, sponsor research, sponsor promotions, raise funds, request
and receive grants, gifts, contributions, dues and bequests of money, real and personal property; or acquire, receive, hold,
invest and administer, in the name of the Society, securities, funds, objects of value, or other property, real or personal;
and make expenditures and distributions to or for the benefit of the Hillsborough River State Park and the Fort Foster State
Historic Site.
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Our Staff:
Harley C. Gilmore, President and Director
George Wiehle, Vice President and Director
Rita Dodge, Secretary and Director
Ralph VanBlarcom, Treasurer and Director
John Baust, Director
Gloria Beauchamp, Director
Steve Saunders, Director
Carolyn Stoaks, Director
Ron Stroud, Jr., Director
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| Fort Foster Rendezvous |
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| Fun at Haunted Woods |
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| Eggs at Spring Celebration |
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| The Race is on at Derby Day |
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Our Programs:
At the present time we have 39 Standing Committees. We sponsor 4 major
events during the year.
Fort Foster Rendezvous is in February. This is a week
of re-enactment of the Second Seminole Indian War era of 1836. Suttlers come from all over the United States to participate.
Over a thousand school children are given a free tour to inform them of the historical significance of Fort Foster.
Spring at Fort Foster is provided specifically for
the younger children. There are egg hunts and numerous games and activities.
Haunted Woods is in October just before Halloween.
It is a safe alternate to trick or treat. It is the major fund raising event of the year and provides enjoyment for all ages. The
older children and adults are frightened along the haunted woods trail while the very young children have fun in the
enchanted forest.
Derby Day is in December and is an event for
the physically challenged. Both young people and adults participate in various activities around the 2 + mile loop inside
the park. This includes walking, running, wheel chairs and bicycles.
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Our Location:
We are located on US Highway 301, 7 miles south of Zephyrhills, Florida
and 9 miles north of Fowler Avenue in Tampa, Florida.
The address of the park is:
Hillsborough River State Park
15402 N US 301
Thonotosassa, FL 33592-2316
Phone: (813) 987-6771
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