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Veterans Day History Hike at Wild Turkey Strand Preserve

Nov 11, 2025

8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Join us for a free guided history walk at Wild Turkey Strand Preserve. Discover the fascinating past of the Buckingham Army Air Field, once a vital WWII gunnery training base right here in Lee County.

Explore real wartime remnants, including munitions buildings and a gunnery training embankment, while walking a scenic, ADA-accessible trail. Bring water, sunscreen, a hat, and your curiosity.

26.5710706, -81.6944054

 

239-533-7275

11901 Rod and Gun Club Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33913
United States

Add to Calendar 2025-11-11 08:00:00 2025-11-11 10:00:00 Veterans Day History Hike at Wild Turkey Strand Preserve Join us for a free guided history walk at Wild Turkey Strand Preserve. Discover the fascinating past of the Buckingham Army Air Field, once a vital WWII gunnery training base right here in Lee County. Explore real wartime remnants, including munitions buildings and a gunnery training embankment, while walking a scenic, ADA-accessible trail. Bring water, sunscreen, a hat, and your curiosity. Location Visit Fort Myers vcb@leegov.com America/New_York public

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26.5710706, -81.6944054

 

239-533-7275

11901 Rod and Gun Club Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33913
United States

Add to Calendar 2025-11-11 08:00:00 2025-11-11 10:00:00 Veterans Day History Hike at Wild Turkey Strand Preserve Join us for a free guided history walk at Wild Turkey Strand Preserve. Discover the fascinating past of the Buckingham Army Air Field, once a vital WWII gunnery training base right here in Lee County. Explore real wartime remnants, including munitions buildings and a gunnery training embankment, while walking a scenic, ADA-accessible trail. Bring water, sunscreen, a hat, and your curiosity. Location Visit Fort Myers vcb@leegov.com America/New_York public

Key Features

Education

Nature & Outdoors

Sports & Recreation