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Santa Rosa Island Battle Reenactment and Living History Event
Date and Time
Saturday Feb 29, 2020 Sunday Mar 1, 2020
2/29 - 10-4 3/1 - 11-3
Location
15602 Pioneer Museum Rd, Dade City, Florida 33523
Fees/Admission
General Admission: Adult $10 Senior $8 *Students $5 *includes College Students with valid school ID Children under 5, no charge
Contact Information
(352) 567-0262
Santa Rosa Island Battle Reenactment ...Description
Re-enactments Saturday, February 29,2020, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday, March 1, 2020, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Battle of Santa Rosa Island at 2 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday The Battle of Santa Rosa Island presents an historical backdrop to the reenactment element of our living history presentation. On October 9, 1961 four floating barges containing roughly 1,500 Confederate troops lands under cover of darkness on Santa Rosa Island in Pensacola Bay. There will be two informational presentations at the event. The first will tell the story of the Hillsborough River Raid and the recovery of one of the artifacts from a Confederate blockade runner sunk during the raid, right here in Tampa. The second will present the actual Battle of Santa Rosa Island, its combatants, its lead-up, the battle itself, its denouement and its consequences. Lawn Chairs welcome, great food, live entertainment, traditional crafters, sutlers, and more. NO PETS ALLOWED Hearing protection recommended for small children (cannons can be very loud). *School Day Field Trips Only Feb. 28, 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Must Pre-register and pre-pay (unless other arrangements have been made.) Register www.pioneerfloridamuseum.org School Day Field Trip, Feb 28. Step back in time, this day will consist of self-guided tours for public, private, and home school students. Students pass through a series of living history stations that reveal different aspects of the Civil War and life during the 1860’s. Some of the stations may include, but will not be limited to the following: ?Re-enactors in period dress/uniforms and in character ?Encampments (Federal-Confederate) ?Live music demonstrations of time period songs ?Medical Hospital Units ?Calvary Units ?Food preferences and preparation, supplies, daily activities ?Narrations by re-enactor soldiers about why they fight for the cause ?Explanations about the different types of cannons and side arms ?Blacksmith and wood wright demonstrations ?Museum buildings open with tour guides, including the 1860's Overstreet House Food items, drinks and snacks will be available for purchase, cash only, no credit cards. You may also bring your lunch and picnic on the grounds.
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