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• Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking

  • When
    May 24, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  

  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 $10/person.  Pre-registration is required – call 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.  

  
  

  
  

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• Memorial Day at Dade Battlefield

  • When
    May 26, 2025
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    11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  In conjunction with the Dade Battlefield Society and Dade Battlefield Historic State Park Staff and Volunteers, there will be a service honoring those 108 men who fell, both Soldier and Seminole, during Dade’s Battle of 1835 on that fateful 28th day of December.

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• Dade Bird Walk

  • When
    May 27, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  

  Spring bird migrants have moved into Dade for their nesting season.  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.

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• Dade Battlefield Society Annual Meeting

  • When
    June 03, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  Please join us at the Dade Battlefield Society Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park (7200 Battlefield Parkway Bushnell, FL 33513) in the Major Dade Lodge.

  Meet and Eat with soups, salads and desserts will begin at 5:30 P.M. and the meeting will start at 6 P.M. At this meeting, officer reports will be given, we will discuss our goals for the 2025-2026 year (our year runs July 1 through June 30), Board of Directors elections will be held, and the bylaws changes will be reviewed and approved.

  Anyone can attend the meeting but only members of Dade Battlefield Society may vote. ️ Join or renew your membership now at www.dadebattlefield.com/membership. You can also join or renew with cash, check or card at the meeting.

  
  

  
  

  
  If you are unable to join us in person, please consider joining us via Zoom. Dade Battlefield Society is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

  Topic: Dade Battlefield Society Annual Membership Meeting Time: Jun 3, 2025 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81736755438?pwd=ptXbAsvqjOcnN1RGkautBVqvbtwo2f.1

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• Wild Foods Foraging

  • When
    June 09, 2025
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    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  

  \Wild foods abound at Dade Battlefield waiting for educated visitors to sample with expert park staff and volunteers as their guides.  We will forage for wild foods on the park grounds, create some wild food dishes and sample!  Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass) plus $5/person activities fee, 12 and under free. Pre-registration required at 352-793-4781 or DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov   Please include phone number when registering.

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• Mandala Rock Painting Class

  • When
    June 12, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  

  Join expert volunteers as they teach participants how to do the historic art of mandala painting on rocks or recycled small tins.  𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov  Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $10/person activity fee, For ages 12 and up. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Soldier/Seminole Living Historian-Led Battlefield Walk Program

  • When
    June 14, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  

  Join us on a reenactor-led battlefield walk/program on the Fort King Road.  Program included with park admission fee of $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass).

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• Pine Needle Basket Class

  • When
    June 17, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  

  Traditional pine needle basketry is taught by Dade’s experienced volunteers. All materials are provided to make a long-leaf pine needle basket. Cost is park entry at $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $10/person activity fee.  Group size is limited to 12.   𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 -- call 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.  

   

  
  

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• Hidden Life of a Gopher Tortoise

  • When
    June 18, 2025
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    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  

  Join Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission staff to learn more about the natural history of gopher tortoises through a burrow cam where we will search burrows to see the residents and hear firsthand about this Florida threatened species. Program included with park admission fee of $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass).

  
  

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• Flying WILD Workshop for Educators

  • When
    June 19, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  

  Birds and their habitats are studied and celebrated in this educational workshop which will include educational activities for birds and their habitats and provide access to a free curriculum guide.   The workshop is geared towards any educator who works with elementary and middle school aged students.  . - - @ .

  
  

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• Florida Trees with County Forester Arthur Clothier

  • When
    June 20, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  Join County Forester Arthur Clothier for a walk through the forest to learn our common trees followed by fun tree activities.   Program included with park admission fee of $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass).

  
  

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• Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking

  • When
    June 28, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  

  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 $10/person.  𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 – call 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.  

  
  

  
  

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• Patriotic Family Fun Day

  • When
    July 06, 2025
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    3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  

  Join us as we celebrate both our Nation and our park’s birthdays with on-going old-fashioned games and relays, music and food. Game competitions start at 5 p.m. and pet parade at 6 p.m.. Event included with your park entrance fee of $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass). 

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Project Learning Tree For Educators

  • When
    July 09, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  

  Join park staff and volunteers for a curriculum workshop which will include educational activities that focus on trees and forests and their ecosystems.  The workshop is geared towards any educator who works with elementary and middle school-aged students. The workshop is free to all educators but space is limited.  To register please contact the park at  352-793-4781 or DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov

  
  

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• Pine Needle Basket Class

  • When
    July 12, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  

  Traditional pine needle basketry is taught by Dade’s experienced volunteers. All materials are provided to make a long-leaf pine needle basket. Cost is park entry at $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $10/person activity fee.  Group size is limited to 12.   𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 – call 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.  

  
  

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• Living Historian-Led Battlefield Walk Program

  • When
    July 12, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  

  Join us on a reenactor-led guided walk/program on the Fort King Road.  Program included with park admission fee of $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass).

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• Ice Cream Music Jam

  • When
    July 13, 2025
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  

  Bring your instrument or just your voice and ice cream topping and join us for a music jam session and cranking out homemade ice cream.  Program included with park admission fee of $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass). 

  
  

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• Pioneer Sewing Class

  • When
    July 17, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  

  Traditional sewing is taught by Dade’s experienced volunteers. Learn the basic stitches used in historical sewing that still have modern applications for quilting and other projects. You will be introduced to 5 basic historical stitches and how they are used along with how to hand sew a buttonhole. Cost is park entry at $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $5/person activity fee.  Group size is limited to 20.  For ages 16 and up. 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 – 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝟑𝟓𝟐-𝟕𝟗𝟑-𝟒𝟕𝟖𝟏 𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬@𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐃𝐄𝐏.𝐠𝐨𝐯

  
  

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• Growing Up WILD For Educators

  • When
    July 18, 2025
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    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  

  Join park staff and volunteers for a natural resource-based workshop that will include educational activities for both aquatic and terrestrial animals and their habitats. The workshop is geared toward any educator who works with children ages 3-7. It’s free to all educators, but space is limited. Participants may pay $20 to receive a Growing Up WILD guide.  Pre-registration is required.  Call 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov to register. 

  
  

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• Silk Scarf Printing Class

  • When
    July 22, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  

  Join us as we imprint recycled silk ties onto a silk scarf.   Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass) plus $10/person activities fee.   - - - @ . .

  
  

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• Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking

  • When
    July 26, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  

  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 $10/person. 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 – call 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.  

  
  

  
  

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• Palm Weaving/Boondoggle Class

  • When
    August 15, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  

  Learn how to make palm/palmetto frond crafts with expert instruction from experienced palm weavers.  Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida State Parks Annual Pass plus $10/person activity fee. Pre-registration is required at 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Quilling Class

  • When
    August 16, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  Join expert volunteers as they teach participants how to do the historic art of quilling.  Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass) plus $10/person activity fee.  Pre-register by calling 352-793-4781 or email DadePrograms@FloridaDEP.gov
  

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• Battlefield Book Fest

  • When
    September 27, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  Check back for more information and updates! Make sure to follow us on Facebook too! www.facebook.com/dadebattlefield

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• 1800’s Era Fearless Florida Frontier Women Program

  • When
    October 11, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  

  Join us for this program where we will learn about the lives of pioneer women during the Second Seminole War period.   Cost is $3/vehicle (or Florida State Parks Annual Pass).

  
  

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• 2025 Haunted Event

  • Start
    October 24, 2025
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    6:00 PM
  • End
    October 25, 2025
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    9:00 PM
  • Location
    Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

  Mark your calendars! The 2025 Haunted Event is set for October 24 and 25 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. each night. Stay tuned—more spooky details will be announced soon!

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  The 2024 Haunted Event will be held October 25 and 26, 2024. Make your plans now to join us for a spooky good time!

  Dade’s Annual Haunted Event includes the Haunted Trail, Haunted House, Haunted Café, puppet show and games, cupcake walks, storytellers, trucks with treats, costume contest and crafts.  Cost is $5/person for park entry and event; children aged 5 and under free. Entrance fee includes a one-time visit to the Haunted Trail and most activities.  Additional $1 tickets (cash only) required for Haunted House & Café.   

  PLEASE NOTE- there are new EVENT GUIDELINES this year to help make the event safe and enjoyable for everyone. 

  1. NO WEAPONS- Real or replica weapons, including toy guns, knives or other objects that could be perceived as dangerous, are not permitted. 

  2. MASKS/ FULL FACE PAINT- For security reasons, masks and full face paint are not allowed for those 13 years old and older.

  3. HAUNTED TRAIL- The trail will stay open until everyone in line by 9 P.M. gets to enjoy the chilling adventure and frights.

  For information on how you can help support the event, sponsorships and donations, contact Karen Cloud at karencloud@yahoo.com

  
  

  
  

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