The Battle of Olustee was a minor battle in the Civil War but it was the largest one fought in Florida. The Union army’s mission was to sever Confederate supply routes and liberate slaves but when the battle ended with 40% of the Union soldiers dead, wounded or missing, further military action in Florida was deemed to be unnecessary. The reenactment is held at Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park, the actual battlefield. The entire park becomes a living history with suttlers selling period clothing and household articles; very authentic Confederate and Union camps; and the battle reenactments which involve hundreds of participants.
The ground is hard packed so rolling around in a wheelchair isn’t difficult but the area to be covered is fairly large. The battle reenactment grounds has spaces reserved for wheelchairs at the ends of the bleachers but to really see everything it’s best to move to the front of the viewing area close to the ropes. The park has a very small museum which is accessible. A movie is shown in a room which has a step up and no ramp.
There is no parking in the park except for a very limited amount of handicapped parking, restricted to people who need to use wheelchairs. Large vehicles will not fit in this area. Parking for everyone else is along both sides of US 90. Park Reenactment Info
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We love history and Reenactment ,one day we visited a gathering of hunters and trappers,
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It was an outstanding experience.
That looks like it was a lot of fun! The battle reenactment is the first big event of this type that we've attended. We never seem to be around at the right time. We just lucked into this one but I think that we'll have to plan a little better so that we can go to more.
ReplyDeleteWe drove from Jax got there told no handycap parking left told to take shuttle web site said if had placard we had parking close by to me this is discrimination
ReplyDeleteSorry about the lack of parking. It is a small area so maybe if you got there early?
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