Battle of Okeechobee Re-enactment is Feb. 25 & 26

Posted 2/3/23

The annual Battle of Okeechobee Re-enactment will be held Saturday, Feb. 25 & Sunday, Feb. 26 2023 at the Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park ...

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Battle of Okeechobee Re-enactment is Feb. 25 & 26

OKEECHOBEE -- The Historic Okeechobee Battlefield State Park will host the annual Battle of Okeechobee Re-eanctment Feb. 25 and 26.
OKEECHOBEE -- The Historic Okeechobee Battlefield State Park will host the annual Battle of Okeechobee Re-eanctment Feb. 25 and 26.
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The annual Battle of Okeechobee Re-enactment will be held Saturday, Feb. 25 and Sunday, Feb. 2 at the Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park, 3500 S.E. 38th Avenue, in Okeechobee.

Come and experience living history by touring the grounds before the battle.

This year will feature a blacksmith demonstration, a Huey helicopter display, horse rides, food booths and displays.

Tour the soldier and Seminole camps to learn more about the participants.

On Saturday, Seminole musician Paul Buster will be performing. Sunday, come early to attend church on the grounds. There will also be raffle for Seminole clothing donated by Moses Osceola owner of Seminole Boutique.

The Okeechobee Battlefield Friends, Inc. are coordinating the upcoming event. Gates will be open from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. both days and battle re-enactments will be held both days at 2:00 p.m.

Admission is $15 per car. Seating is limited; it is recommended to bring your own chair.

This historic battle, fought on Christmas Day in 1837, was the largest and fiercest battle of the Second Seminole War. A talented cast of reenactors will portray fierce Indian warriors such as the great Indian war leaders Abiaca, Coacoochee, Halleck-Tustenuggee and Alligator. Some of these great warriors are portrayed by their descendants. As the drama unfolds, it depicts how the Seminoles, greatly outnumbered, battled the massive militia and U.S. Army troops led by Colonel Zachary Taylor and Colonel Richard Gentry of the Missouri Volunteers. The dramatic battle will be narrated by author and historian John Missall.

Experience Seminole and other artisans, Seminole clothing raffles, period vendors and exhibits, Seminole Indian food, living history, cannon demonstrations, alligator demonstrations, music, fun, food and more! Come and enjoy a fun-filled family day!

Visit the Battle of Okeechobee Facebook page,  for more details.

The park is off U.S. 441 S.E. The address is 3500 S.E. 38th Avenue, Okeechobee, Fla. 34974.

Directions to the park are:

From West Palm Beach: Take SR 710 (also known as Beeline) to 70 West; take 70 West to intersection of SR 70 and US 441 in Okeechobee City; turn left onto US 441 South and continue through Okeechobee to 441 S.E., turn left onto US 441 S.E. and go approximately 1 mile and look for signage.

From the Treasure Coast: Take SR 70 West to intersection of SR 70 and US 441 in Okeechobee City; turn left onto US 441 South and continue through Okeechobee to US 441 S.E., turn left onto US 441 S.E. and go approximately 1 mile and look for signage.

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