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History awaits at Fort Lytton National Park!
Kids, did you know that Fort Lytton is actually one of a serveral coastal fortifications that were built along Australia's coast during the 19th century as a way to safeguard shipping lanes and ports from potential enemy raids? How fascinating is that!?
From 1881 right up until the 1930s, Fort Lytton became Brisbane's front line of defence, and is actually regarded as the birthplace of the state's military history.
In fact, you could find regular training camps in military warfare, which were a highlight of Queensland's political and social calendar!
Fort Lytton is a classic example of a coastal fortress and was once surrounded by a water-filled moat. It's heavy armaments were concealed behind grassy ramparts that were all connected by hidden underground passages.
After WWII, Fort Lytton had no longer proved useful, and fell into disrepair. That is until a petroleum refining company took over the site in 1963.
Then, Fort Lytton became Fort Lytton National Park in 1989, and today protects this important link with the region's military past.
A visit for Fort Lytton is a great way for kids to not only learn about history, but to see history, and live history!
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