Event Type : Museums & Attractions

Experience history coming to life at the Pioneer Florida Museum & Village!

Join us for our Living History and Civil War Reenactment on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour authentic Union and Confederate camps, meet reenactors in character, enjoy historical presentations and demonstrations, and learn what life was like during the Civil War. All museum buildings will be open.

The battle begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday only.

Saturday Schedule:

10:00 a.m. – Gates open; camps open to the public
10:30 a.m. – Presentation of Colors on the battlefield
11:00 a.m. – Ladies’ Tea in the Mabel Jordan Barn; period dress required to participate, spectators welcome
12:00 p.m. – Period Fashion Show at the two-story house
1:00 p.m. – Civil War speaker in the Main Building
2:00 p.m. – Civil War Battle
4:00 p.m. – Camps and gates close

Enjoy live music by 7lbs of Bacon, great food, a working blacksmith, and other traditional craft demonstrations. The concession stand will be open—cash only.

Saturday Admission:

Adults: $12
Seniors and Veterans: $10
Students: $6
Children 4 and younger: Free
Parking: Free

Lawn chairs are welcome. No pets, smoking, or coolers.

The Dade City Heritage & Cultural Museum invites you to an unforgettable evening of elegance at The Grand Heritage Ball, a fundraiser dedicated to preserving the historic Spencer-Dayton House in Dade City. Your ticket includes heavy hors d’oeuvres served throughout the evening and an elegant dessert reception, live music by a string quartet, an emcee, a cash bar and complimentary beverages, a silent auction, door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, Best-Dressed awards, commemorative keepsakes, and so much more. Victorian or Regency inspired attire is required, and this is a 21 year & older event.

Proceeds from The Grand Heritage Ball will support the our mission of preserving the Spencer-Dayton House, a beautiful 130 year old home rich with Dade City’s heritage.

A special thank-you to our presenting sponsor, Heritage Insurance! We are deeply grateful to them and to the many local businesses that have joined us in preserving our community’s history. Visit our website to discover the wonderful businesses supporting this special evening and the preservation of Dade City’s heritage.