Special Events for Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park
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OLUSTEE BATTLE REENACTMENT
Date: Friday through Sunday, February 12 through February 14, 2010. Saturday’s battle begins at 3:30 p.m. and Sunday’s battle is at 1:30 p.m.
Description: The Battle of Olustee was fought on February 20, 1864. Full-scale artillery, mounted cavalry, and three African American regiments, including the 54th Massachusetts took part in the fighting that day. The Battle of Olustee was Florida’s largest Civil War battle, resulting in 2,807 casualties and a Confederate victory. More than 2,000 living history reenactors gather each year at Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park to present historically accurate portrayals of the war’s toll on both civilian and military life. Medical demonstrations are planned twice daily on Saturday and Sunday. Period music concerts, military camps and drills, and the lives of both soldiers and civilians during the war are portrayed by reenactors. The living history weekend features a Civil War-era battle reenactment on Saturday, as well as the reenactment of the Battle of Olustee on Sunday. Food concessions will be available. Pets are not allowed at Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park during the reenactment.
Educational programs are planned for Friday’s School Day when both public and private school students are invited to attend the reenactment. School groups may contact the park at 386-397-7009 to register for the event.
For additional information, visit online at Battle Of Olustee or call toll free 1-877-635-3655.
Fees: Admission on Saturday and Sunday is $7 for adults and $3 for children over age 5.
Student fees are $2 on Friday’s School Day.
Contact: For more information, call 1-877-635-3655.
