Unit Gear maintenance day

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Union Infantry. Sky blue trousers, black leathers, blue kepi and blue sack coat. We have spares. 

Parrish Train Raid, FL

Dates: October 10-12, 2025

Information: Sponsored by the 75th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. This is a small event with two short battles per

day, one at 11:00 AM and one at 1:00 PM both Saturday and Sunday. Well, not really battles but attacks on the

train as it passes. The train stops and is boarded by the Federals or Confederates and "captured" or the

attackers are driven off by the soldiers on the train. Reenactors in period dress will be allowed to ride the train

free. There will be time to interact with the public both on and off the train if you like but first person

impressions and scenarios on the train and after the train returns to the station must be approved by the

event coordinator, Barry King. Artillery, Cavalry, Infantry and civilians are invited. Authentic and modern

camping will be accommodated. Firewood and water will be provided.

Reenactor Fee: NONE

Contact: For further information, contact Barry King at bjking75thohio@yahoo.comor call 352-817-1776.

Website: http://www.frrm.org/

Location/Driving directions: Florida Railroad Museum 12210 83rd St East, Parrish, FL 34219. Follow I-275

south until it hits I-75. Parrish is easy to find. From south Fla. take I-75 north to Ellenton like you are going to

Gamble Plantation. Instead of turning to the west, turn east on Hwy 301 to the town of Parrish. From Lakeland,

go south on Highway 37 (It dead ends in to Highway 62). Turn west or right on Highway 62 toward Parrish.

When you hit Highway 301, turn right and immediately right into the Post Office. The train stop is right behind

the Post Office. From Orlando, come Highway 17 south to just south of Bowling Green. Turn west on Highway

62 and take it all the way to 301. Pre-registration is appreciated but not required.

US Marines. 

The 41st Annual Ocklawaha River Raid, FL

Dates: October 31 - November 2, 2025

Information: An excellent event at an excellent location; 500 acres, with undeveloped land around Florida

Greenway. Hosted by the 1st Brigade of the Provisional Army of the Confederate States. Plenty of room for

authentic camps, sutlers, modern camping, and parking. Modern camping sites with hookups available for

rental. Stable/barn rentals available for horses. Numerous on site water taps. All usual amenities will continue

to be provided (hay, firewood, etc.). Powder rations are provided to the first eight cannons pre-registered by

October 15. Hay rations are provided to all horses pre-registered by October 15. Water, firewood, and

port-a-lets are provided on site as are modern showers for participants. Modern camping with hookups are

available. A limited number of modern camping sites with hookups are available; these are reserved by

contacting the horse park office. The sutler registration fee is $ 25.00 and you need to pre-register. Battle

re-enactments will be each day. Ladies' Tea is planned for Saturday. Young Reenactors' "battle re-enactment''

will be held during the day on Saturday as well. Saturday evening ball is available to all reenactors; please dress

appropriately.

Reenactor Fee: $5 fee per reenactor, $20 maximum per family

Contact: For more information, contact Lt. Col. Keith Kohl at ltcol2ndbattalion@gmail.comor phone

(352)-454-6089.

Location/Directions: Florida Horse Park, 11008 S. Highway 475 Ocala, Florida 34480. From I-75 take

the Belleview/Dunnellon exit (near the Don Garlits Museum); go 2 miles east on Highway 484 to

the intersection of 484 and Highway 475. Turn left onto 475 and go 1.5 to 2 miles; the site entrance is

on the left.

US Marines 

Battle of Dade City

Dates: November 14-16, 2025

Information: School Field Trip Day will be held on Friday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Volunteers are needed. Hosted by

the Pioneer Florida Museum and Village (nonprofit organization) and the Friends of The 7 lbs. of Bacon Mess

Band. Skirmishes will emerge from the village and battles will take place on Saturday at 2pm throughout the

village. Traditional period craft demonstrations and living history opportunities for all ages will provide a

unique atmosphere for this family friendly event. There will be a period dance on Saturday night with live

music provided by 7 lbs. of Bacon at 8pm. No modern crafters will be on the grounds. Sutlers - prior approval

only, Everett Jones wjwingnut017@aol.com. There will be an artillery ration for the first four cannons to reply.

Cavalry welcome (negative Coggins required). All branches of military and civilian home guard/militia are

welcome. We encourage help from re-enactors to help on school day on Fridays. Remember on Friday, no

vehicle traffic or vehicles in camp, during 9am until 1pm, due to the unique layout of the site.

Reenactor Fee/REGISTRATION: No Fee!! Donations appreciated. Please use this link to register prior to the

event: https://forms.gle/tnd8mDp2cKyi6duw8 ←PreRegister

Contact: Everett Jones - wejones2023@gmail.com ,

Website: www.pioneerfloridamuseum.org or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PioneerFloridaMuseum

Location/Directions: Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road, Dade City, FL 33523.

One-mile north of downtown Dade City, off US 301

Marines!

Raid on Otter Springs, FL

Dates: January 16-18, 2026

Information: For Vets and the John Hance O'Steen / Florida Division HQ Camp #770 would like to invite

everyone out to the 5th Annual Raid in Otter Springs. Just like in previous years, two engagements will take

place on Saturday @ 10am and 2pm (Clay Landing, Levyville) and one on Sunday @ 2pm (Station 4). All

proceeds will go to support the For Vets organization. Artillery limit of 4 guns. Co-hosted by the 4th Brigade,

7th Brigade SCV, and the Florida Division of Artillery.

Reenactor Fee: $5 - PLEASE BRING FIREWOOD!!!

Contact: Reenactors and Artillery- Keith Kohl (ltcol2ndbattalion@gmail.com)

Sutlers and Vendors- Clement Lindsey (cwpyroman@gmail.com)

Location/Directions: 6470 SW 80th Ave Trenton, Florida 32693

Florida Infantry

Battle of Olustee, FL

Dates: February 13-15, 2026

Information: Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park, Florida’s first state park, will commemorate the 162nd

anniversary of the Civil War and host the 49th Annual Reenactment of the Battle of Olustee Feb. 13-15, 2026.

The living history weekend features a Civil War-era battle reenactment on Saturday at 1:30 p.m., as well as the

reenactment of the Battle of Olustee on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Friday is School Day and help is always

appreciated. If you are participating in the school day programs, please arrive on Thursday as the front gate

will be closed while students are present on Friday. The reenactment takes place on the actual site where the

Battle of Olustee (Ocean Pond) was fought. Best gathering of Civil War sutlers and welcome new sutlers.

Battles Saturday and Sunday. Full scale artillery only. Due to concerns for public safety, NO pets will be allowed

at the park during the reenactment weekend. This does not apply to horses. Get there early. The crowd gets

big fast and parking is extremely limited. Registration information can be found online at

www.battleofolustee.org

Reenactor Fee: NONE. $10 donation is appreciated to keep the event alive!

Contact: Contact the Olustee Battlefield Historic Site at (386) 758-0400 or (386) 397-7005.

Website: http://battleofolustee.org/or https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Olustee-Battlefield

Location/Direction: 5890 Battlefield Trail Road, Olustee, Florida 32087

The battlefield is located just fifteen miles east of Lake City on Hwy. 90 from I-75 and 50 miles west of

Jacksonville. Take I-75 to Hwy. 90 exit. Go east on Hwy. 90. Drive slow, the signs at the entrance for Reenactors

have been small and hard to see in the past.