A Road Back in Time
When:
February 15, 2024 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where:
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 Co Rd 603, Bushnell, FL 33513
1800’s history comes to life through demonstrations, reenactors and hands-on activities. Event is free for all school groups (homeschool, private and public and their chaperones). No lunch provided, picnic facilities are available. Please RSVP if you are coming with a…
Mad Hatter Children’s Tea
When:
March 16, 2024 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where:
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 Co Rd 603, Bushnell, FL 33513
Mad Hatter Children’s Tea at the Dade Lodge. Food, Mad Hatter characters and activities will be all a part of the afternoon. Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $5/person or $20/family. By reservation only for ages…
Traditional Garden Tea
When:
February 3, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Where:
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 Co Rd 603, Bushnell, FL 33513
Traditional Garden Tea under the majestic oaks. 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.…
Campfire Music Jam Night
When:
March 18, 2022 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where:
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 Battlefield Parkway Bushnell FL 33513
Bring your instrument or just your voice and join us around the campfire for a music jam session. Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass.
Celebrating Dade’s History
When:
March 26, 2022 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where:
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 Battlefield Parkway Bushnell FL 33513
Join us in the Dade Lodge as we learn about the history of Dade Battlefield Historic State Park from its inception in 1921 until now. Artifacts, pictures and a living historian will bring to life the history of Dade. Cost…
Dade’s Battle of 1835
When:
January 4, 2020 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where:
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 Co Rd 603, Bushnell, FL 33513
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)
Clays2Raise Fundraiser
When:
February 18, 2023 @ 8:00 am
Where:
Blackjack Sporting Clays, 3372 County Road 526, Sumterville, FL 33585
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Silk Scarf Printing
When:
March 1, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where:
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 Co Rd 603, Bushnell, FL 33513
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
Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking
When:
May 25, 2024 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Where:
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 Co Rd 603, Bushnell, FL 33513
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…
Holiday Craft Class: Natural Ornaments
When:
November 15, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where:
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 CR 603 Bushnell FL, 33513
Prepare early to decorate your house naturally as we make decorative holiday crafts from palm and palmetto fronds, pine needles, and other natural materials. Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass, plus $5/person activity fee; children 12 and…