(Royal Palm) - Nike Missile Site Open House

Everglades National Park houses one of the best preserved relics of the Cold War in Florida, a historic Nike Hercules missile site called "Alpha Battery" or "HM69". 

Step into the Cold War for a volunteer-run open house of the historic Nike Missile Site, HM69. See an actual missile and many of the original support buildings. Guided tours begin at the Daniel Beard Center and are conducted most afternoons between December and March except on December 25th. Accessible, 0.7 miles, Open House is 4 hours. Contact the front desk staff at the Ernest Coe Visitor Center to confirm the Open House is happening.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Nike Missile Site Launch Area. Request directions at the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center.

Latitude and Longitude 25.369932, -80.684624

Schedule

10:00 AM- 2:00 PM

Event Type

• Talk
• Walk