On December 23, 1835, 108 American soldiers, led by Major Francis Dade, marched out from from Fort Brooke (in what is now Tampa) to reinforce the garrison at Fort King (present day Ocala). On the sixth day of their march, the detachment was attacked by a band of Seminole Indians under the command of Chief Alligator. Only three soldiers survived the attack. So began the Second Seminole War. The war lasted seven years and resulted in almost all Seminoles being rounded up and sent to Oklahoma.
The Dade Battlefield Park site on the exact site of this battle. Each year for the past 29 years, on the first weekend after December 28, the park hosts a reenactment of the event. There are also numerous displays of historical artifacts of the period and lectures, as well as both military and Indian encampments open for public view.
All-in-all, it was an enjoyable and educational visit. I took quite a few photographs to document the event, but discarded most of the after seeing those taken by Boyd. Mine were taken with a "point and shoot" camera which is obvious when compared to Boyd's. Anyway, I hope you enjoy our efforts.
The Dade Battlefield Park site on the exact site of this battle. Each year for the past 29 years, on the first weekend after December 28, the park hosts a reenactment of the event. There are also numerous displays of historical artifacts of the period and lectures, as well as both military and Indian encampments open for public view.
All-in-all, it was an enjoyable and educational visit. I took quite a few photographs to document the event, but discarded most of the after seeing those taken by Boyd. Mine were taken with a "point and shoot" camera which is obvious when compared to Boyd's. Anyway, I hope you enjoy our efforts.
Check out Boyd's photos here.
Click here for Gunny's photos.
Also, be sure to check out J.T.'s blog.
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