Battle of Olustee Reenactment - Read This First!
Reenactment Updates and Important News

Be aware of the following for the 32nd Annual Reenactment of the Battle of Olustee in 2008.

Military Matters

Practical Matters

As of 2001, no pets are allowed at Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park Wednesday through Sunday of the Reenactment week.
For the Safety of our school groups visiting on Friday, the front gate will be closed to vehicular traffic (except trucks pulling cannons) from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. During this period only, you will be able to register at the modern camping back gate.
The front gate is closed for vehicle entry from 7 a.m. Saturday until 5 p.m. Sunday, except to reenactors pulling cannons.
Reenactors will not be allowed to leave the park through the front gate following Sunday's battle until after all pedestrian traffic has cleared, or at approximately 5:00 p.m. Please respect the safety of pedestrians and motorists alike by being patient until the gate opens. You are welcome to exit through the rear gate before 5 p.m. on Sunday.
The back gate located on 250-A will not be opened until Friday at 8:00 a.m. Please enter the park through the front entrance off US 90 and make sure you sign in at the Registration Tent.
Campers will not be admitted to the Modern or Authentic Camping areas until they have registered for the event.
As of 2008, all generators must be turned off by 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights.

Educational Activities

Reenactors are asked to have either a 10-minute living history presentation developed for school groups visiting the Olustee Battlefield on Friday, or to assist as a guide for school groups.
Please contact Mitzi Nelson about participating in these civilian activities at 1-877-635-3655.

Artillery Information

If possible, please have your cannon at the battlefield by Friday night.
Please have your cannon on the Inspection Field as soon as reasonably possible following your arrival.
Those who wish to participate in the night firing must have their cannons in place on the parade ground by 6 PM. No cannons may be moved onto the parade ground between 6 PM and until the completion of the night firing.
Individual cars are not allowed to park in the area designated for cannon parking.
Breech loaders ARE NOT be permitted.

Safety Information

There is new policy regarding reenactors participation. Violations of safety rules and regulations will be documented. Continued disregard for safety rules and regulations may result in a reenactor not being allowed to participate in activities at the reenactment.
No black powder weapons of any kind will be carried or fired by any participant under 14 years of age. Children are not permitted on the field during the reenactments. Exception is made for functional musicians (boys 11 or older who can actually play a drum, a fife or a bugle). Young boys are not to serve as color bearers during battle reenactments.
If you encounter bees in or near your campsites or in the park, please leave them alone and notify uniformed staff from the Florida Park Service or U.S.D.A. Forest Service of their location.