Florida Territory - A turn to the 20th Century - Living History Event

Name: Florida Territory - A turn to the 20th Century - Living History Event
Start: 2024-10-26T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-10-26T16:00:00-04:00
Location: 15602 Pioneer Museum Rd, Dade City, FL, United States, Florida 33523

Schedule

Sat Oct 26 2024 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm

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Location

15602 Pioneer Museum Rd, Dade City, FL, United States, Florida 33523 | Dade City, FL

Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, Florida Territory - a turn to the 20th Century - Living History Event, 10 am - 4 pm
- Saturday event will feature two live Alligator handling performances at 11am and 2pm
- Catch a 16th Century arms exhibition featuring: Armed combat between conquistadors and privateers, the Spanish Tercio in combined arms, demonstration of matchlock muskets and more
- Experience Seminole artistry and culture presented by members of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, featuring: dugout canoes, bead and bandolier bag work, native flute, Seminole stickball and 20th Century Seminole culture
- Learn about the War of 1812 and how it affected Florida
- Take in history from acclaimed authors, scholars and lecturers such as: Dale Cox, Dr. Annette Fromm and Patsy West
Pharaoh Gayles Video

Pharaoh Gayles is a professional wildlife handler, educator and conservationist, a performer, and an artist. Pharaoh is a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-licensed handler who loves to pass on his knowledge and expertise. Pharaoh is a five-time Freestyle Alligator Wrestling Competition champion. The only five-time champion in the history of the competition. Pharaoh has appeared on national television programs, including Animal Planet’s “Gator Boys,” and was a featured performer on FOX’s “Game of Talents.”

THE DEMONSTRATION AND HISTORY:
For as long as native Americans have been living in Florida, they have been utilizing alligators for their meat and other body parts. Alligator handling demonstrations at 11am and 2pm.
$12 adults, $10 seniors or veterans, $6 students, under 5 free, tickets at the Gate only.
Parking is free
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Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, Florida Territory - a turn to the 20th Century Field Trip Day, 9 am - 1 pm
$8 admission for students and chaperones on Field Trip Day. Parking is free. Concession stand is open for food, drinks, snack, and desserts. Cash Only. This day will consist of self-guided tours for public, private, and home school students. Students pass through a series of living history stations. A living history event depicting Florida history at the turn of the 20th century, including Seminole history
Pre-registration required: www.pioneerfloridamuseum.org or https://forms.gle/rg3rPVAhmgQ3AuiDA
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“Funding for this program was provided through a grant from the Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.”