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Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park

Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park

Florida’s largest Civil War battle is remembered at its battlefield

Hours

9 a.m. to  5 p.m. 

Fees

No entrance fee is required. A special event fee is charged during the Battle of Olustee Reenactment in February.

Location

5815 Battlefield Trail Road
Olustee FL 32087

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Contact Info

386-758-0400

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Welcome to Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park

This park tells the story of Florida's largest Civil War battle, which took place Feb. 20, 1864.

More than 10,000 cavalry, infantry and artillery troops fought a five-hour battle in a pine forest near Olustee. Three U.S. Colored Troops took part in the battle, including the now famous 54th Massachusetts. The battle ended with 2,807 casualties and the retreat of Union troops to Jacksonville until the war's end just 14 months later.

In 1912, when many living Civil War veterans still attended reunions, the battlefield became the state's first historic site.

Visitors can enjoy a meal at the picnic area or take a walk along a mile-long trail that has interpretive signs describing the events of the battle.

A reenactment is held every February. Scenes for Civil War movies, including the 1989 movie "Glory," have been filmed during the reenactments.

Plan Your Visit

Manny Perez, Park Manager
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Manager's Message

Explore Florida's oldest state park and one of Florida's largest Civil War battles. Bring a picnic lunch, take a hike on our trails and learn about our famous history.
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Battle of Olustee Reenactment

History comes alive every February at the annual Civil War Reenactment of the Battle of Olustee. Living history, authentic encampments and reenactors bring Florida history to the forefront during this event at Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park.
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Walk the Interpretive Trail

The park is open year-round, 365 days a year from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and a visitor center, trails and monument guide visitors through the battle in February in 1864.

Experiences

Geo-Seeking
Geo-Seeking
Hiking
Hiking
Picnicking
Picnicking

Amenities

Accessible Amenities
Accessible Amenities
Historic Site
Historic Site
Parking
Parking
Pets
Pets
Restroom Facilities
Restroom Facilities
Visitor Center
Visitor Center
Visitor Center
Visitor Center

Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park Photo Gallery

Olustee Battlefield Sign
Olustee Battlefield Demonstrators
Olustee Battlefield  School Day
Olustee Battlefield School Day
Olustee Battlefield March
Olustee Battlefield
Olustee Battlefield Cannon Fire
Olustee Battlefield
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Wild Places of Olustee

Not just known for the history of the famous battle, visitors to Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park can see abundant animal and plant life in this wild and wonderful place.
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History of Olustee

Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park commemorates the site of Florida’s largest Civil War battle. For more than 100 years, Olustee has welcomed visitors to walk its grounds and remember one of our nation’s bloodiest conflicts.

People Make the Parks

Park Ranger Jim Ellis

Staff Spotlight

Jim has a special fondness for snakes of all kinds and enjoys traveling the world observing snakes, wildlife and nature’s beauty.
Volunteer James Permane

Volunteer Spotlight

James Permane began reading about the Civil War at a very young age, finding he was drawn to learn as much as he could about our nation’s greatest conflict.
Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park

Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park Citizens Support Organization

Friends groups meet the critical needs of individual parks and the system of state parks. They share one thing in common – passion for parks.

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