Pioneer Florida Museum and Village issued the following announcement.
Living History, Civil War
Date: February 28*, 29 and March 1, 2020
Re-enactments: Saturday, February 29,2020, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and
Sunday, March 1, 2020, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Battle of Santa Rosa Island at 2 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday
Lawn Chairs welcome, great food, live entertainment, traditional crafters, sutlers, and more.
NO PETS ALLOWED. Hearing protection recommended for small children (cannons can be very loud).*School Day Field Trips Only Feb. 28, 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Must Pre-register and pre-pay (unless other arrangements have been made.) Click to register. School Day Field Trip, Feb 28. Step back in time, this day will consist of self-guided tours for public, private, and home school students. Students pass through a series of living history stations that reveal different aspects of the Civil War and life during the 1860’s. Some of the stations may include, but will not be limited to the following:
◾Re-enactors in period dress/uniforms and in character
◾Encampments (Federal-Confederate)
◾Live music demonstrations of time period songs
◾Medical Hospital Units
◾Calvary Units
◾Food preferences and preparation, supplies, daily activities
◾Narrations by re-enactor soldiers about why they fight for the cause
◾Explanations about the different types of cannons and side arms
◾Blacksmith and wood wright demonstrations
◾Museum buildings open with tour guides, including the 1860's Overstreet HouseFood items, drinks and snacks will be available for purchase, cash only, no credit cards. You may also bring your lunch and picnic on the grounds.Lesson Plans - https://www.floridamemory.com/onlineclassroom/floridacivilwar/lessonplans/Florida State Standards Addressed by this field trip include, but are not limited to:
SS.4.A.5 - Crisis of the Union: Civil War and Reconstruction in Florida. SS.8.A.5 - Examine the causes, course, and consequence of the Civil War and Reconstruction including its effects on American peoples. SS.912.A.2 - Understand the causes, course, and consequences of the Civil War and Reconstruction and its effects on the American people.
Original source can be found here.
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