Frequently Asked Questions about Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Question: Where are the men buried?
Answer: For seven years the soldiers were buried on the battle site. After the 2nd Seminole War, their remains were moved to the National Cemetery in St. Augustine, Florida. It is unknown where the Seminole dead were buried.

Question: What regular special events do you have at the park?
Answer: The annual reenactment takes place on a weekend in late December or early January. World War II Day takes place the first Saturday of August.

Question: Who fought in the battle?
Answer: U.S. Soldiers were ambushed by Seminole Warriors.

Question: Who won the fight?
Answer: 105 U.S. soldiers were killed. 3 Seminoles were killed. This was a victory for the Seminoles.

Question: Why were they fighting?
Answer: The primary reason was that the government was getting ready to relocate the Seminoles to Oklahoma.

Question: How did the Seminoles get guns?
Answer: By trading with white settlers and with the Spanish.