Commemorating the 189th Anniversary of Dade’s Battle of 1835, the beginning of the Second Seminole War. Reenactment includes period Seminole and soldier camps, period vendor trade fair, historic arts and crafts demonstrations and full-scale cannon firing plus 19th Century games and activities for children. Cost is $3/parking; $5/person entrance fee; 5 and under free.
Traditional pine needle basketry is taught by Dade’s experienced volunteers.
All materials are provided to make a longleaf pine needle basket.
Pre-register by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.
Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass) plus $5/person activities fee.
Join us for a Dutch oven class where we will learn Dutch oven techniques, make several cast-iron dishes and then sample them.
Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass) plus $5/person activities fee.
Pre-register by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.
Join us for a class where we take discarded jewelry, zippers and the like and create upcycled jewelry. Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $5/person activity fee. Pre-registration is required – call 352-793-4781 or emailDadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.
Get WILD with your students at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park each month in an immersive educational experience utilizing both indoor and outdoor activities teaching nature’s mysteries in a fun and engaging way! This month we will use curricula from Project Learning Tree curriculum created by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. Cost is free for this educational event. Pre-registration is required – call 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.
Participants can enter quilts – $5 display fee for each item, up to 5 items. Call for applications. Quilt show will also include quilting demonstrations and vendors, button art, natural fiber art, and concession stand.
Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass.
Traditional Afternoon Tea in the Dade Lodge. Food and accoutrements (hats and the like) will be provided during the event.
Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $20/person.
Pre-registration is required – call 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.
Rain Date is February 10th.
Fall bird migrants have started to move into Dade Battlefield for their wintering grounds. Bring binoculars or borrow some from the park to see these avian visitors as well as our resident birds. Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass). Bring a hat, sunscreen, water and insect repellent.
Join expert volunteers as we learn how to imprint designs from silk ties on to white silk scarves. All materials are provided.
Cost is $3/vehicle or Annual Florida State Park pass plus $5/person.
Pre-registration is required. Call 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov
Traditional pine needle basketry is taught by Dade’s experienced volunteers.
All materials are provided to make a longleaf pine needle basket.
Pre-register by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.
Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass) plus $5/person activities fee.
