Seminole Wars: The Fight for Florida
Florida resembled a battlefield during much of the first half of the 19th century when Seminoles and Americans fought for the same land. The Seminole Wars: The Fight for Florida recounts the three Seminole Wars and the generals and warriors who matched wits and weapons in the jungle-like terrain of Florida's interior. The goal of the exhibit is to create a better understanding of the personal sacrifice, hardship, courage, and foibles demonstrated by leaders during war.
Visitors can fill a military supply wagon, try on army uniforms, feel the 30 lb. weight of a soldier's pack, and hear how soldiers may have viewed their experience.
Florida resembled a battlefield during much of the first half of the 19th century when Seminoles and Americans fought for the same land. The Seminole Wars: The Fight for Florida recounts the three Seminole Wars and the generals and warriors who matched wits and weapons in the jungle-like terrain of Florida's interior. The goal of the exhibit is to create a better understanding of the personal sacrifice, hardship, courage, and foibles demonstrated by leaders during war.Visitors can fill a military supply wagon, try on army uniforms, feel the 30 lb. weight of a soldier's pack, and hear how soldiers may have viewed their experience.
Contents
24 text panels
34 images
2 large graphics
Listening station
Floor map of military trails
Backpack lift
Uniform try-on area
Military supply wagon with removable supplies
4 Fort Doors
Paneling available for fort interior
Space Requirements
550 square feet
Security Requirements
Limited
Fees
Contact the History Center for pricing information.
Contact Information
Traveling Exhibitions Coordinator
Emilie Arnold
(407) 836-8519
Tour Itinerary
2/8/03-4/28/03 Orange County Regional History Center, Orlando, FL
8/24/04-11/2/04 Old Courthouse Museum, Dunedin, FL
11/3/04-2/15/05 St. Lucie County Historical Museum, Ft. Pierce, FL
6/28/06-1/4/07 Dunedin Historical Society Museum, Dunedin, FL
11/18/08-2/10/09 Museum of Florida Art and Culture, Avon Park, FL
5/15/09-8/12/09 Heritage Park and Cultural Center, Ft. Walton Beach, FL
24 text panels
34 images
2 large graphics
Listening station
Floor map of military trails
Backpack lift
Uniform try-on area
Military supply wagon with removable supplies
4 Fort Doors
Paneling available for fort interior
Space Requirements
550 square feet
Security Requirements
Limited
Fees
Contact the History Center for pricing information.
Contact Information
Traveling Exhibitions Coordinator
Emilie Arnold
(407) 836-8519
Tour Itinerary
2/8/03-4/28/03 Orange County Regional History Center, Orlando, FL
8/24/04-11/2/04 Old Courthouse Museum, Dunedin, FL
11/3/04-2/15/05 St. Lucie County Historical Museum, Ft. Pierce, FL
6/28/06-1/4/07 Dunedin Historical Society Museum, Dunedin, FL
11/18/08-2/10/09 Museum of Florida Art and Culture, Avon Park, FL
5/15/09-8/12/09 Heritage Park and Cultural Center, Ft. Walton Beach, FL