Dade Battlefield Historic State Park - State park in Bushnell - 7200 Battlefield Pkwy, USA

A beautiful park that displays the history of the Seminole warriors battle against The US army. The Seminoles over powered the army with their brilliant warrior skills. The park displays markers where many U.S. soldiers fell in battle. Walking trails lead to numerous historical markers. A great experience for all ages. Pavilions for picnics, an air-conditioned visitor center with nice restrooms. Check it out you won't be disappointed.

Very well kept state park! Has bathrooms, open pavilions with picnic tables, flat easy walking trails and a museum that has history and artifacts from the battle that took place there. They offer many low cost classes, war reenactments and events at Halloween and Christmas. There is a $3 entry fee per car. It is open until sunset.

The United States doesn't do a very good job of keeping its word with the Native American population and this site points out one such instance. In 1824, the Treaty of Moultrie Creek was signed which provided for a reservation that included this particular space. When settlers moved onto the land in violation of the treaty and when slave hunters trespassed onto the reservation, the Seminoles got angry. And so on December 28, 1835, the Seminoles ambushed Major Francis L. Dade and 107 men here. It became as the Dade Massacre and it was the beginning of the Second Seminole War. Later, Fort Armstrong was built here and used to round up many of the remaining Seminoles who were deported to Oklahoma. Today, it is a historic site and park with picnic pavilions and several markers that point out some of the important areas from that early battle. It was quiet and peaceful on this Saturday morning. Worth exploring and seeing some of that history.

DBHSP is always providing a quality stream of planned activities and events. Many now have added fees attached, which is sad for me, but maybe needed for them. They are pet friendly in outdoor spaces, if leashed. They're even having a doggy parade and soccer collies as part of the Independence Day event. They have two massive oak trees that can be used as the setting for weddings or other events (one you pay to reserve, one is free but no holds on the space are granted). There's a small history center, an event hall, a bandstand in restoration, picnic areas, nature trails, etc.

Today's reinactment of the Batte of Dade is so important and as a lifetime Floridian I had no idea jr high school age children should come here

Learn much about the Native Americans who lived here. Am encouraging more to visit. Glad there was a video.

Nice small park, well informed staff, and a compact visitors center. The exhibit is well pu together and informative. There is a short video regarding the battle and society at that time. There is some wild life to see and there are some.great and interesting artifacts. Think Custer 30 years before Custer.

Enjoyed walking around this small park and learning some new things about history. We happened to catch the “Christmas in 1835” event which was a lot of fun. We played old games and made a wreath from nature finds. And we had our very first pork meat pie. It was phenomenal!