Ever wonder what happens inside a museum after the lights go out?
Come find out as living historians, and demonstrators come to life when night descends on the museum.

 

Some of our Living Historians will portray:

Revolutionary War-Second Florida Invasion
Calen East -Florida Ranger

Second Spanish Period-last days of Spain's rule in Florida

Civil War-focus on two participants in the surrender of the Florida Cow Cavalry in Summer, 1865

Reconstruction Florida-Cattle Drives and Cattle Wars

Spanish American War-Troop to build up to go to Cuba in Tampa

1920s-Start of Florida Tourist Industry

WWII German POW Camp

There will be others, this is a partial list of participants.

 

Regular museum admission. $12 adults, $10 seniors or veterans, $6 students, under 5 free. Free parking.

 

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Fine Art Exhibition at the Pioneer Florida Museum and Village

The Pioneer Florida Museum and Village in Dade City is proud to announce the upcoming exhibition of works by renowned artist Christopher Still, which will be on display throughout the summer and will be included with regular admission, July 17 - September 20, 2025.

 

The official opening reception is scheduled for July 17, 2025, at 6pm in the Main Building of the museum. The public is invited to attend this special event.

 

WHAT: Christopher Still Fine Art Opening Reception

WHEN: Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 6 pm

WHERE: Pioneer Florida Museum and Village
Main Building
15602 Pioneer Museum Road, Dade City, FL 33523
Light refreshments, free event, donations appreciated

RSVP: Please email: curator@pioneerfloridamuseum.org

 

Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey has generously loaned eight pieces from her private collection, featuring the works from Christopher Still's Florida House of Representatives series. Still has created ten murals commissioned by the Florida House of Representatives, showcasing the state's rich historical and natural beauty. His contributions to the arts have earned him induction into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame, and he serves as the Artist in Residence for the Florida Legislature. Additionally, Florida State University has awarded him an honorary doctorate.

 

Christopher Still’s paintings are celebrated for their vivid portrayal of Florida's landscapes and culture, and they can be found in prestigious institutions, including the Governor's Mansion of Florida and the Smithsonian Institution. In the Tampa Bay Area, his work is prominently displayed at St. Petersburg City Hall, Tampa International Airport, Ruth Eckerd Hall and a few other prominent locations throughout the state.

In conjunction with the Christopher Still exhibition, the Pioneer Florida Museum will also feature other notable art collections in the Main Building. These include works by John B. Kotzbauer, a renowned German Impressionist known for his paintings of Dade City. The Charles D.W. Canham Military Uniform Exhibit, which honors Major General Charles Draper William Canham, the commander of the Army’s 29th Infantry Division's 116th Infantry Regiment, which landed on Omaha Beach in Normandy, France on D-Day. Also a Florida Citrus Crate Label display and some wonderful paintings by local artist, Jerry Farmer.

 

About Christopher Still
Christopher Still, a native Floridian, is a distinguished artist who graduated from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. He further honed his skills through studies in human anatomy at Jefferson Medical School and an apprenticeship in traditional techniques in Florence, Italy.

https://www.christopherstill.com/fl-house-of-reps

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Genealogy Workshop

Saturday, July 19, 2025, 12 - 4 pm

 

Several groups will participate and speakers.:

Sylvia France, "Genealogy organizations and what to do with your genealogical research" 12:15 pm

Dr. Heather Parker, Ph.D., Saint Leo University
Dean, College of Arts, Sciences, and Allied Services - "Local Genealogy Research Methods" 1:00 pm

Anne Moore - "How to find an American Revolution relative through Virginia" 2:00 pm

Harry Fuller - from the Sons of the American Revolution in Clearwater, FL 2:45 pm

Groups will have informational tables, including but not limited to:

• Jamestown Society
• Daughters of the Confederacy
• Sons of the American Revolution
• Nancy May - Author, Co-Host, Family Tree, Food & Stories Podcast and a Member of The Food Stories Media Network. Nancy will have her book available for purchase:"My Family Tree, Food & Stories: Your Personal Journal of Favorite and Memorable Foods, Recipes, and Stories to Remember and Share" by Nancy May (Author), Sylvia Lovely (Author). The book helps people trace family roots through the stories and recipes that shape their food.

If you are interested in having a table to help people with their Genealogy research, please contact the Pioneer Florida Museum curator@pioneerfloridamuseum.org

 

Event is included with regular museum admission: Adults $12, Seniors/Veterans $10, Students $6, under 5 FREE

 

 

 

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Annual Membership Meeting

Monday, September 15, 2025, 6 pm

Main Building at the Pioneer Florida Museum

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Vendor applications and payments are only on our website.

Oct 2025

Scarecrow Festival - Saturday, October 11, 2025,  9 am - 4 pm

The most wonderful Fall Festival of the year! Build Your Own Scarecrow, of course! Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin Painting,  Pharaoh's Wild Pharaohs Wildlife Kingdom, Children’s Games with prizes, ZHS FFA Petting Zoo, Children’s make and take Arts and Crafts, Live Entertainment, Vendors, Traditional Craft Demonstrations, Blacksmith, Model Trains, Food, all museum buildings open and MORE.. Please join us!

Pioneer Florida Student Field Trip Day - Friday, October 24, 2025, 9 am - 1pm

Pioneers and Beers - Saturday, October 25, 2025,  10 am - 4 pm

This is a new event that we believe will be very popular. Think Pioneer Day meets Brew House. We will have a lot of Pioneer Day activities and Dade City Brew House along with others will have samples of their beers. There will be live entertainment all day, Professor Mortimer's World Famous Traveling Medicine and Magic Show, vendors, food, a kid's zone and more!

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Nov  2025

Civil War Living History Student Field Trip Day - Friday, November 14, 2025, 9 am - 1 pm

Civil War Living History Event - Saturday, November 15, 2025, 10 am - 4 pm

Reenactor Registration

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Dec 2025

Dade City Christmas Parade - Friday, December 5, 2025, 7 pm

The theme this year will be "Florida Christmas"

When we have information and registration ready for the parade, it will be listed here. Please do not contact the museum prior to the registration opening.

Pioneer Christmas and Vintage Market - Saturday, December 6, 2025 10 am - 4 pm

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Jan 2026

Raising  Cane and Moonshine Festival - Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10 am - 4 pm

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Feb 2026

Farm Festival and Quilt Show (Draft Horse Pull Competition) - Saturday, February 7, 2026, 10 am - 4pm

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March 2026

Cracker Cowboy Student Field Trip Day - Friday, March 6, 2026, 9 am - 1pm

Cracker Cowboy Day - Saturday, March 7, 2026, 10 am - 4 pm

Cracker Cowboy Dinner (fundraiser) - March 21, 2026, 6 - 10 pm                                  Grilled Steak or Chicker Dinner, live entertainment and more.
We need live and silent auction items and table sponsors.

Jelly Bean Fling Spring Festival - Saturday, March 28, 2026, 10 am - 4 pm