

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Battle of Olustee Living History Weekend
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us at Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park for a three-day living history and educational experience commemorating the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Olustee, Florida’s largest Civil War battle. This nationally recognized event invites visitors to learn about history through interpretation, education, and remembrance in a thoughtful and engaging setting.

Throughout the weekend, more than a thousand reenactors and demonstrators will bring the past to life through authentic encampments, living history programs, education stations, and historical demonstrations. Visitors can explore period camps, observe infantry, artillery, and cavalry demonstrations, enjoy period music, visit sutlers, and learn from interpreters portraying the people and events of the 1860s. Programs focus on understanding the human experience of the Civil War, including military life, medical practices, and the broader social impact of the conflict.

Friday, February 13, is Education Day, designed especially for schools, homeschool groups, students, and lifelong learners of all ages. The day features self-guided tours, interactive living history presentations, medical demonstrations, and educational programs that provide historical context and encourage meaningful learning. Admission on Friday is $5 per person, with teachers and bus drivers admitted free. School groups are encouraged to register in advance by calling (386) 397-7009.

Saturday offers a full day of living history, demonstrations, and interpretive programs. Presentations under the Ball Tent will include programs by the Voices of Pride Reenactors, featuring  Frederick Douglass and the service of people of color during the Civil War, 11 a.m. through 1 p.m. The afternoon includes a Civil War–era battle demonstration on the battlefield at 1:30 p.m., followed by the Ladies’ Tea under the Ball Tent at 3 p.m., where period dress is required within the tent.

Sunday includes period church services open to all within the authentic camps and under the Ball Tent at 10 a.m.; a presentation by Don Hillhouse, author of To Rescue from Oblivion: Solving the Mystery of the Union Dead, at 11 a.m.; additional living history programs; and the 49th Annual Reenactment of the Battle of Olustee at 1:30 p.m. The reenactment commemorates the events of February 20, 1864, and provides historical interpretation of Florida’s largest Civil War battle.

Gates open daily at 8:00 a.m., with authentic encampments open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is $5 per person on Friday. Saturday and Sunday admission is $12 per adult and $6 for children, with children under 6 admitted free. A two-day ticket is available for $20. Cash and cards are accepted at the gate.

Parking along U.S. Highway 90 is not permitted. Free shuttle service will be provided from the Dowling Center, located 1.5 miles east of the battlefield. Shuttles will run Friday, 7:30 am – 4 pm; Saturday, 8:20 am – 5:30 pm; and Sunday, 7:30 am – 5 pm.

Pets are not allowed.

The Battle of Olustee Living History Weekend is sponsored by Florida State Parks, the U.S. Forest Service, the Olustee Battlefield Citizens Support Organization, Baker County Tourist Development Council, and the Blue-Grey Army of Florida, Inc.

For more information, visit battleofolustee.org or floridastateparks.org/olustee.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sanderson/2026-battle-of-olustee-living-history-weekend/200029613852248
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, good-friday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1787

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029613852248?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=sanderson-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Sanderson
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 5890 Battlefield Trail Road, Olustee, FL, United States, Florida 32087
- **lat**: 30.21452
- **long**: -82.38896
- **full address**: 5890 Battlefield Trail Road, Olustee, FL, United States, Florida 32087, 5890 Battle Field Trl, Sanderson, FL 32087-2456, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park (https://allevents.in/org/olustee-battlefield-historic-state-park/25341134)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 5890 Battlefield Trail Road, Olustee, FL, United States, Florida 32087, 5890 Battle Field Trl, Sanderson, FL 32087-2456, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art, good-friday
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 Battle of Olustee Living History Weekend ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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