46rd Annual Reenactment
of the Battle of Olustee, Florida

Schedule of Events
(subject to change)

February 17-19, 2023

No Pets


Thursday, February 16th, 2023

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

3:00 p.m. Safety meeting for Overall Commanders, Field Commanders, Safety Coordinators, Safety Assistants, any Safety Assistants designated by Overall Commanders, and Pyrotechnician - PARTICIPATION is Mandatory - at the Ball Tent.

Friday, February 17th, 2023

8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Registration. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER UPON ARRIVAL. Your returned reenactor preregistration forms are used for planning. When you arrive, you must register, sign waivers, pay fees and pick up identifier and parking cards.

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

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 at this time.

8:45 a.m. Wreath Laying

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

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

8:00 p.m. Artillery night firing at Artillery Demonstration Field, across from the museum. (Cannons to be inspected before firing.) Viewers must stay outside Parade Ground.

8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Old Fashioned Barn Dance and dance instruction under the Ball Tent! Open to all participants. Period attire is not required.

12:00 p.m. Quiet Time - All generators off!

Saturday, February 18th, 2023

7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Registration open until 7 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 proper permits.

8:30 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.

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

10:00 a.m. Artillery inspection. All artillery guns and crews must be present . Participation is mandatory for each man and each piece in order to participate in firing activities during any part of the event.

10:00 a.m. Medical demonstration for the public at the Medical tent. All medical units are invited to participate.

11:00 a.m. Presentation under the Ball Tent - ongoing to 12:45 pm.
  • Frederick Douglas presentation
  • How People of Color Served During the Civil War
  • Harriet Tubman Escape Stories


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    1:00 p.m. Period music concert at the Battlefield. Pyrotechnics field orientation.

    1:30 p.m. Battle reenactment begins on the battlefield.

    3:00 p.m. Ladies Tea at the Ball Tent.

    8:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Battle of Olustee Ball at the Ball Tent. Period attire required. PARTICIPANTS ONLY.

    12:00 p.m. Quiet Time. All generators off!


    Sunday, February 19th, 2023

    8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 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. - 12:00 p.m. Authentic campsites open to the public. Please post guards and police your areas.

    9:30 a.m. Artillery Units. Stipends issued to gun owners at Artillery Camp headquarters.

    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 under the Ball Tent.

    11:00 a.m. Author Presentation under 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.

    1:30 p.m. 46th Annual Reenactment and 159th Anniversary of the Battle of Olustee begins - Florida's largest Civil War battle

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

    3:00 p.m. Reenactors, sulters and exhibitors wishing to spend the night may stay until Monday. Please plan to attend the 47th Annual Battle of Olustee Reenactment next year on February 16-18, 2024, as we commemorate our 160th Anniversary. Everyone have a pleasant and safe ride home. Thank you for your assistance and attendance. Exit through back gates only until 5:00 p.m.

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

    Battle of Olustee home page
    http://battleofolustee.org/