One of the greatest ways Floridians can remember and honor the history of their state is by spending time in the preserved parks. Florida has quite a few different parks within the state, especially the type of park that makes you feel like you stepped into a fairy tale. However, there is one park in Florida that deserves a visit — especially once you see the history pouring out from behind the gates.
Take a trip back in time for a slice of history that makes Florida the state that it is today.
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Dade Battlefield Historic State Park in Bushnell, Florida is a place where visitors can learn about the longest and most expensive Indian war in the history of the United States.
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The park’s beauty goes beyond just the ancient oaks and the massive pine flatwoods that pepper the landscape.
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The purpose of the park is to commemorate the exact site where Dade’s Battle of 1835 took place — an occasion that marked an important moment in the history of Florida.
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Every January, visitors from all over the country attend the park’s iconic battle reenactment between British soldiers and Seminole Indians.
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The Date Battle was a marker for the beginning of the Second Seminole War which lasted from 1835 to 1842.
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After a dispute within the U.S. government over whether or not Seminoles has the right to occupy Florida land, the Seminoles ambushed more than 100 soldiers marching with Major Francis L. Dade.
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Today, guests are able to visit the park and enjoy the activities throughout — including hiking, picnicking, and an abundance of wildlife photography.
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The Visitor Center is especially wonderful to visit as it provides a small museum with artifacts, exhibits and so much more regarding the Florida Seminole wars.
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See for yourself what this historic park is all about and learn the history behind our beautiful state of Florida from a front row seat.
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The address for Dade Battlefield Historic State Park is 7200 Co. Rd. 603, Bushnell, FL 33513. The hours are from Sunday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To find out more information about the park, make sure to visit the website.
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