Schedule of Events
(subject to change)
33rd Annual Reenactment
of the
Battle of Olustee, Florida

No Pets

February 13 - 15, 2009


Thursday, February 12th, 2009

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Early setup - Early registration opens. You must register and pick up parking cards.
Reenactors, Do not arrive before Thursday. You will not be allowed to set up prior to Thursday.

Friday, February 13th, 2009

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. Registration. All participants must register upon arrival. Your returned preregistration forms are used only for planning. When you arrive, you must register, sign waivers, and pick up parking cards.

8:00 a.m. Back Gate (250-A) opens.

8:30 a.m. Colors on Museum/Monument Field. The day's announcements, schedule changes, messages, etc., will be made at this time. Early arrivals are expected to attend.

8:45 a.m. Wreath Laying

9:00 a.m. Civil War Memorial Service at Oaklawn Cemetery, Lake City, on W. Franklin Street (off 41 N)

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Tours and medical demonstrations for school children and tour groups . Anyone who can help with school children and all Medical Units are asked to assist with either a 10-minute living history presentation or as group guides.

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Educational Exhibits and Programs under the Ball tent.

9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Entertainment, arts, crafts, and food booths in Lake City with opening ceremonies at noon.

7:00 p.m. Luminaria Memorial Service - on the Museum/Monument Field

8:00 p.m. Artillery night firing at Artillery Demonstration Field, across from the museum. All cannons must be in place for night firing by 6:00 p.m.

8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Barn Dance - New this year! For your enjoyment after setting up, all reenactors are invited to an informal evening of period music, dancing and dance instruction under the Ball Tent!

10:30 p.m. Quiet Time - All generators off!

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Registration Open until 8:00 p.m. Front gate closes to all traffic until 5:00 p.m. Sunday.

You must park outside gate to register. You will be instructed to take an alternate route to drive to your area. A map will be provided in your registration packet. You will not be admitted through alternate entrances without the proper permits.

8:00 a.m. Colors at Museum/Monument Field. Mandatory for all units. The day's announcements, schedule changes and roll call will be made at this time.

8:35 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Shuttle buses to Lake City for parade will load at Park Entrance. A light breakfast will be provided for all parade participants in Lake City. Come to Colors prepared to board buses.

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Authentic campsites open to the public. Please post guards and police your areas.

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Educational Exhibits and Programs under the Ball tent.

9:30 a.m. All horses, buggies and wagons take parade positions in Lake City.

9:45 a.m. All parade units in position in Lake City.

10:30 a.m. Parade in Lake City. Starts at DOT building, travels north on S. Marion to U.S. 90, then West on U.S. 90. Disbands near Columbia County School Board Administrative Offices.

11:00 a.m. Artillery inspection. All pieces and crews must be present. Participation is mandatory for each man and each piece in order to be in Saturday's and Sunday's battles.

11:00 a.m. How People of Color Served in the Civil War - in the Ball Tent

12:00 p.m. Period music concert at demonstration area.

1:00 p.m. Medical demonstration for the public at the Medical tent. All medical units are invited to participate.

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Ladies Tea at the Ball Tent. Talk and Demonstrations: "Fashion Reminices"

2:30 p.m. Period music concert at the Battlefield.

3:00 p.m. Cavalry and Pyrotechnics field orientation. Mandatory for all cavalry.

3:15 p.m. Introduction to the Battle of Olustee - at the Battlefield.

3:30 p.m. Battlefield reenactment held on the battlefield.

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Ball Gown Competition. Participants only.

8:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Battle of Olustee St. Valentine's Ball. Period attire required. Participants only.

10:30 p.m. Lights out. All generators off!


Sunday, February 15th, 2009

7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Registration. Registration closes at 11:00 a.m.

8:30 a.m. Colors on Museum/Monument Grounds. Mandatory for all units. The day's announcements. schedule changes and roll call will be made at this time. Streamers will be given out by groups at this time.

9:00 a.m. Union Monument Ceremony. Those wishing to march after colors to the Union Monument for the annual observance are invited to join in.

9:00 a.m. - 9:45 p.m. Medical demonstration at Medical Tent. All Medical Units invited to attend.

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Authentic campsites open to the public. Please post guards and police your areas.

9:30 a.m. Artillery Units. Black powder issued.

9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cavalry drill coordination. Pyrotechnics orientation.

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Period church services in Authentic Camps and at the Ball Tent.

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Period music concert at the Battlefield.

12:45 p.m. All units form up on Battlefield at assigned positions.

1:00 p.m. Safety inspection. Mandatory for all participants.

1:15 p.m. Introduction to the Battle of Olustee - at the Battlefield.

1:30 p.m. 32nd Annual Reenactment of the Battle of Olustee - Florida's largest Civil War battle and the largest, authentic, annual reenactment in the southeastern United States.

2:45 p.m. Formal retreat for Final Volley and Thanks.

3:00 p.m. Those wishing to spend the night may stay until Monday. Please plan to attend the 34th Annual Battle of Olustee Reenactment. Everyone have a pleasant and safe ride home. Thank you for your assistance and attendance. Exit through back gates only.

5:00 p.m. All gates open for exit.

Battle of Olustee Home Page
http://battleofolustee.org/