Dade Battlefield Society

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Dade Battlefield Society Experience history firsthand. Contribute to preserving the natural beauty of Florida. Making History Come Alive!

Create meaningful experiences for others while deepening your own cultural understanding. Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, acquired by the State of Florida in 1921, is the second oldest site in the state whose protection and preservation is designated as being in the best interests of its citizens. Although for two generations its main use was as a recreational spot for nearby residents, its main focus was never lost: a memorial for the brave men, both soldiers and Native Americans, whose 1835 battle marked the beginning of the Second Seminole War, the longest conflict in the first 195 years of American history. In the mid-1950’s the State moved to more formally embrace the 80-acre property into its official park system, making improvements and other steps to bring the actual battlefield’s appearance back to what it was when Major Francis L. Dade’s command had been defeated by a greatly superior Seminole force. By 1987, the Dade Battlefield Society, formed with support from both the local community and others interested in preserving our natural and cultural heritage, became the park’s Citizen Support Organization. Our Society is concerned with increasing public awareness of Dade Battlefield and its significance through living history events, nature programs, social functions, educational and recreational activities, festivals, and our highly authentic annual reenactment of Dade’s Battle that is held each January. We are a diverse group of like-minded volunteers who proudly operate the Dade Battlefield Society exclusively for charitable purposes.

10/22/2026
10/21/2026

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🐌 Have you seen the endemic Manatee treesnail (Antidrymaeus dormani) that is only found in North and Central Florida? 🐌 ...
10/19/2026

🐌 Have you seen the endemic Manatee treesnail (Antidrymaeus dormani) that is only found in North and Central Florida? 🐌

This small air-breathing land snail was spotted on the outside doors of the park visitor center. This colorful snail lives on palms, palmettos, orange and grapefruit trees and has a diet that includes algae, fungus and sooty mold. The snail spends most of its life in the canopy of trees and only descends to the ground to lay eggs or during cold weather when it hibernates (aestivation).

🌿 What’s Your Favorite Dade Battlefield Memory? 🌿For many of our visitors, Dade Battlefield Historic State Park is more ...
10/18/2026

🌿 What’s Your Favorite Dade Battlefield Memory? 🌿

For many of our visitors, Dade Battlefield Historic State Park is more than just a place to visit—it’s a place where memories are made. ❤️

Maybe it was your first time attending the annual reenactment, a family picnic beneath the oaks, spotting wildlife along the trails, attending one of our special events or programs, volunteering at the park, or simply enjoying a quiet afternoon surrounded by nature and history.

We’d love to hear from you!

💬 What is your favorite memory of Dade Battlefield Historic State Park?

Share your story in the comments—and if you have an old photo from a special visit, we’d love to see that too! 📸

Your memories are part of the story of Dade Battlefield. 🌳

👻🎃 Something spooky is stirring at Dade Battlefield! 🎃👻Calling all little ghosts, giggling goblins, and their grown-ups!...
10/17/2026

👻🎃 Something spooky is stirring at Dade Battlefield! 🎃👻

Calling all little ghosts, giggling goblins, and their grown-ups! Join us at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park for our Haunted Event—two evenings of Halloween spirit and spooktacular family fun! 🦇🌙

📅 October 23 & 24
🕕 6–9 PM each evening
🎟️ $5 per person — ages 5 and under FREE!
📍 Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Gather your crew and bring your Halloween spirit for a frightfully fun night at the park! 🍂👻

Tag someone you’d love to bring, and share to spread the spooky cheer!

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7200 Battlefield Parkway
Bushnell, FL
33513

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+13527934781

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