during the 1930s. It was restored to the Civil War era. In 1935, the State of Florida bought that included the then-abandoned fort and the surrounding area. Fort Clinch State Park including the fort, opened to the public in 1938. The fort was closed to the public during World War II and used as a communications and security post. It was re-opened to public visits after the war ended. The fort was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. It is interpreted largely in terms of its use as a base of Union operations during the American Civil War. State Park personnel reenact military life at the fort, which is open from 8:00am until sundown, year-round. Recreational Activities Fort Clinch has an unparalleled living history program, where visitors can interact and learn from reenactors who act and dress in period-appropriate fashion. On the first weekend of every month a soldier garrison fires cannons and demonstrates other battlefield skills. Photos Notes External links Nassau County listings at National Register of Historic Places Nassau County listings at Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs Florida Historic Places - Fort Clinch at The National Park Service - Links to the Past Exploring Florida - Fort Clinch Photo Gallery at The Florida Center for Instructional Technology Clinch Florida in the American Civil War History of Jacksonville, Florida Civilian Conservation Corps in Florida Clinch 1736 establishments in the Spanish Empire National Register of Historic Places in Nassau County, Florida American Civil War on the National Register of Historic Places Military installations established in 1736 1898 disestablishments in Florida Military installations closed in 1898 Amelia Island