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Jul
12
Fri
Nature Days for Children @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jul 12 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Nature Days for Children @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Children ages 8 – 12 are invited to join staff and volunteers for a 3-hour nature day session.
Each session includes nature crafts, games, walk and snack.
$10/child benefits Dade Battlefield Society, the park’s citizen support organization.
Call 352-793-4781 to register.

Nature Days for Children @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jul 12 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Nature Days for Children @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Children ages 8 – 12 are invited to join staff and volunteers for a 3-hour nature day session.
Each session includes nature crafts, games, walk and snack.
$10/child benefits Dade Battlefield Society, the park’s citizen support organization.
Call 352-793-4781 to register.

Jan
4
Sat
Dade’s Battle of 1835 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jan 4 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Dade's Battle of 1835 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Over Authentic 100 Seminoles Live Action and Soldiers on Actual Site.

  • Period Soldier & Seminole Camps
  • Historic Arts & Crafts
  • Tree Cutting and Barricade Building
  • Cannon Firing
  • Games and Activities for Children
  • Sutler Trade Fair

Flyer (pdf)

Jan
5
Sun
Dade’s Battle of 1835 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jan 5 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Dade's Battle of 1835 @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Over Authentic 100 Seminoles Live Action and Soldiers on Actual Site.

  • Period Soldier & Seminole Camps
  • Historic Arts & Crafts
  • Tree Cutting and Barricade Building
  • Cannon Firing
  • Games and Activities for Children
  • Sutler Trade Fair

Flyer (pdf)

Jan
24
Fri
Basic and Advanced Palm Frond Boondoggles @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jan 24 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Basic and Advanced Palm Frond Boondoggles @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Learn how to make boondoggles (woven palm/palmetto swag) with provided palm and/or palmetto fronds.  Cost is $3/vehicle or Annual Florida State Park pass plus $5/person. Class size is limited to 14, pre-registration is required.

Social distancing will be in place for each activity.  We recommend each person bring a mask.

Jan
25
Sat
Reed Basket Class @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jan 25 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Reed Basket Class @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Learn how to take reeds to make a basket.  All materials will be provided.

Mar
6
Fri
Historic Baker House – Halloween in March @ Baker House
Mar 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Historic Baker House - Halloween in March @ Baker House

Halloween in March? Did you miss the Spirited Ladies at the historic Baker House this past fall? Back by popular demand….For one night only—this is your chance to experience the history and haunts of the Baker House in Wildwood!!! March 6th, Friday night from 6pm until 8pm. For more information go to https://www.wildwood-fl.gov/ or call 352-446-3778. All ticket sells benefit the renovation of this amazing gem in Sumter County, Florida.

Mar
12
Thu
Wild Foods Foraging Class @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Mar 12 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wild Foods Foraging Class @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Join us as we forage on the trails of Dade for wild foods and then sample some dishes made from what we collect.  Hat, sunglasses and water are recommended for the foraging walk.  Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida Annual Park Pass plus $5/person. Class size is 20, pre-registration is required.

Social distancing will be in place for each activity.  We recommend each person bring a mask.

Mar
22
Sun
CANCELED – Recycle with Reverse Applique @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Mar 22 @ 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
CANCELED - Recycle with Reverse Applique @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

CANCELED

Jul
10
Fri
Basic and Advanced Palm Frond Boondoggles @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Jul 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Basic and Advanced Palm Frond Boondoggles @ Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Learn how to make boondoggles (woven palm/palmetto swag) with provided palm and/or palmetto fronds.  Cost is $3/vehicle or Annual Florida State Park pass plus $5/person. Class size is limited to 14, pre-registration is required.

Social distancing will be in place for each activity.  We recommend each person bring a mask.

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