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CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT:	May 12, 2011
CONTACT:	Marie Bucher, (904) 277-7274
	Jessica Sims, (850) 245-3029, (850) 251-0834 (cell)

Fort Clinch State Park to Host World War II Event

~Program will honor soldiers who served in World War II~

FERNANDINA BEACH – The Department of Environmental Protection’s Fort Clinch State Park will host a program Memorial Day Weekend on May 28 and 29, in honor of the men and women who served in World War II. Visitors can explore military displays, view memorabilia and learn about the uniforms, weapons, vehicles and lifestyle of those who were part of the war during the 1940s.

Admission to the park is $6.00 per vehicle for up to eight people in one car at the front gate and $2.00 per person to enter the fort. Children under 6 are free.

For additional information, contact the park at (904) 277-7274 or visit www.FloridaStateParks.org.

The event will take place:

Saturday, May 28, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
and
Sunday, May 29, 2011
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
at
Fort Clinch State Park
2601 Atlantic Avenue
Fernandina Beach, Florida

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