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EVENTS
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Robert D. Sumner Memorial Golf Tournament
Saturday, September 29, 2018, 8:30 a.m.
Silverado Golf & Country Club, Zephyrhills, FL
Golfers and sponsors needed!
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Please join us!
Completed forms: Mail with check or email and pay at PayPal.me/PioneerFloridaMuseum
Pioneer Florida Museum
P.O. Box 335
Dade City, FL 33526-0335
curator@PioneerFloridaMuseum.org
Phone: Museum 352-567-0262 or 352-206-8889 event coordinator
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EVENT SCHEDULE (Fall - Spring) 2018-2019
We are now accepting vendor applications for these events.
- Scarecrow Festival - Oct. 13, 2018, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Build your own scarecrow, pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, Indian Corn Maze, petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, bounce house, slide, barrel train rides, knockerball, rock climbing, live entertainment with Mr. Tommy, touch - a - truck, carnival games, great VENDORS, community booths with give away items (while they last) & FOOD trucks and more! All museum buildings open, docents in period costumes. Plenty of photo opportunities and our very own "live" SCARECROW Ruby Cornbread will be available for photos. One of the museums largest events of the year)
Professional photos by Christina Strong Photography from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.by the Overstreet House (Yellow 2 story).
Regular museum admission. $10 admission adults, no senior discount, students $5, under 5 FREE.
Parking FREE with the Sheriff's Monted Posse (donations appreciated but not required)..
Free remote parking at the Dade City, Robert D. Sumner Judicial Center, Courthouse, buses running (to and from) about every 20 minutes.
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- SPOOK-TACULAR - Oct. 26 & 27, 2018, 6.P.M. - 11 p.m.
Spooky, haunted, night time fun! (More details coming soon.)
Two sections:Under 12 guided stroll with a "Hocus Pocus" theme OR
Over 12 yrs old, "Haunted Hay Ride" with a Jeepers Creepers theme.
Concessions will be open.
Indian Corn Maze
$8 admission for everyone (choose over 12 or under 12 experience), free parking.
NO passes or museum membership passes accepted.
This is a fund-raiser benefiting the GFWC Dade City Woman's Club.
If you have any questions please call GFWC Dade City Woman's Club , Laurie Padavan 352-457-1409.
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- Living History, Civil War School Field Trip Day - Fri., Nov.16, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Living History, Civil War Reenactments - Nov. 17, 18, 2018, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Civil War Reenactments & Living History Encampment. Regular museum admission.
Skirmishes will emerge from the village and battles will take place at 2:00 p.m. both days (Saturday & Sunday).
Suttlers applications and Food Vendor applications
If you need more information: curator@pioneerfloridamuseum.org
The public is invited to tour the authentic confederate and union camps; reenactors are in character.
Get a glimpse of how they lived and what it was like during the Civil War. Traditional period craft demonstrations, Ladies period fashion show, Live Music. Church Service on Sunday Morning
All museum buildings will be open, docents/guides in period clothing in most buildings.
Schools are invited to schedule field trips. The educational value of this event cannot be overemphasized, so on Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. the encampment hosts a School Feild Trip Day.
At the School Day, students may rotate through different stations learning about the Civil War, cannons, musical instruments, medical hospital units, rifles, Union Camp, Confederate Camp and the Cavalry to name a few. To be included in “School Day” activities, your school/Homeschool group must pre-register or call 352-567-0262.
RE-ENACTORS - Additional RV Parking available at Town & Country RV Resort, located 6 minutes away (4 miles North of the museum). Families welcome. 2 people - $32.99. Good Samaritan Discount available.
They have a few deluxe camping cabins available, $59 a night, Plus Tax, additional charge for more than two guests. The cabin comfortably sleeps up to four with bath, TV, microwave, heat and A/C, coffee maker, toaster and refrigerator.
For more information or to reserve your campsite:
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- Country Christmas and Vintage Market - Dec. 8, 2018, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
See the museum buildings decorated for Christmas by the talented Dade City Garden Club!
*Regular museum admission $10 for adults or $5 students. Children under 5 free.
*Bring a new unwrapped toy or pantry item for "Make a Difference",a local charity, and receive a $5 admission.
FREE Photos w/Santa from 1 - 3 p.m., FREE Christmas cookies and punch (while supplies last), FREE live entertainment - (the Barking Dogs, Hand Bells, Pasco County Chior Guild, Seventeenth Street Band) FREE face painters, FREE petting zoo, unique and vintage vendors for that perfect Christmas gift, food trucks/vendors, barrel train rides, silent auction baskets, decorate your own cookies, and more.
Now accepting vendor applications ($45 for regular vendors and $65 for food vendors) www.PioneerFloridaMuseum.org and groups for Christmas Carols and Christmas performances, email curator@PioneerFloridaMuseum.org, call museum 352-567-0262 or event coordinator 352-206-8889.
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- Raising Cane, A Sweet & Spicy Event - Jan. 12, 2019, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sugar Cane Syrup Making & a Southern Syrup Makers Association Sugar Cane Competition/Tasting/Judging
Also an International Chili Society Cook off, a local "People's Choice" Chili Competition
Live music and entertainment all day, pancake breakfast w/cane syrup, chili tasting, great vendors, food, all museum buildings open. Get there in time for pancakes and stay all day! Regular museum admission. $10 for adults, $5 students and under 5 free.
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- Farm Fest & Quilt Show - Feb. 2 & 3, 2019
- (Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. & Sun 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
Quilt Exhibition, Quilt Appraiser, Vendors, Food, live entertainment, amazing Quilt Show both days. Bring your lawn chairs, grab a pulled pork dinner or sandwich from the concession stand and get your spot for the horse pull on Saturday.
Saturday Only - Draft Horse Pull, starts at noon. $10 admission adults, no senior discount, students $5, under 5 FREE
Sunday Only - Antique Car Show, Regular museum admission.
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- Living History, Civil War School Field Trip Day - Fri., Feb. 22, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Living History, Civil War Reenactments - Feb. 23, 24, 2019 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Civil War Reenactments & Living History Encampment. Regular museum admission.
Skirmishes will emerge from the village and battles will take place at 2:00 p.m. both days (Saturday & Sunday).
Suttlers applications and Food Vendor applications
If you need more information: curator@pioneerfloridamuseum.org
The public is invited to tour the authentic confederate and union camps; reenactors are in character.
Get a glimpse of how they lived and what it was like during the Civil War. Traditional period craft demonstrations, Ladies period fashion show, Live Music. Church Service on Sunday Morning
All museum buildings will be open, docents/guides in period clothing in most buildings.
Schools are invited to schedule field trips. The educational value of this event cannot be overemphasized, so on Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. the encampment hosts a School Feild Trip Day.
At the School Day, students may rotate through different stations learning about the Civil War, cannons, musical instruments, medical hospital units, rifles, Union Camp, Confederate Camp and the Cavalry to name a few. To be included in “School Day” activities, your school/Homeschool group must pre-register or call 352-567-0262.
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- Jelly Bean Fling - Apr. 6, 2019, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Spring Festival, Easter Bonnet Parade, face painting, games, petting zoo, make your own Easter Bonnet, vendors, food, live entertainment with Mr. Tommy, photos with the Easter Bunny, etc.
We are now accepting vendor applications for these events.
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MEETINGS
2018 Pasco County Historical Society Meetings
Every other month, starting in January, 7:00 p.m., usually the 3rd Friday. At the Pioneer Florida Museum,. Different speakers and presentations each meeting. Pot luck - please bring a covered dish, your table service and drink (disposable plate, fork, knife, and spoon). For more information, please contact: historical society president, Glen Thompson,(352) 567-7449 or E-Mail: bookbollard @ iCloud.com . Historical society meetings are free and open to the public.
MEETING SCHEDULE: SEPTEMBER 21, 2018, NOVEMBER 9, 2018 (this is the 2nd Friday of the month)
Friday, September 21, 7 - 10 p.m. - Come and hear this wonderful string band play historical music...Steve Cox, Ernie Williams, Bill Reynolds and Wayne Sweat are back by popular demand!
About the group:
"Chipco Creek refers to an old grist mill that was on a small creek in the Chipco area of eastern Pasco County. The wooden mill vanished years ago. There was old grist stone in the creek north of Saint Joe. It was the only reminder of this bygone era.
Old Time music is a homogenization of tunes and ballads from Ireland, Scotland and England, using fiddles from Europe, banjos from Africa, and guitars from Spain. It is the music the early American settlers living in Appalachia played on their front porches and for their Saturday night dances. As America grew so did the music. As folks moved west new playing styles emerged identified with fiddlers from the mid-west, Missouri, and Texas. Then in the 1930’s a group of musicians put a new spin on the music, today that is called Bluegrass. The Chipco Creek String Band honors those early settlers of America, trying to keep the music close to those original roots.
The Chipco Creek String Band is made up of four musicians that have been playing Old Time Music for many years. The band consist of Bill Reynolds fiddle, Ernie Williams 5 string banjo, Wayne Sweat and Steve Cox guitar."
Guests are welcome!
LOCATION: The museum is located 1.3 miles north of downtown Dade City, at the corner of US 301 and Museum Road, turn east onto Museum Road and cross the railroad tracks.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Primitive Chef Class
Friday, September 21 at 6 PM – 9 PM
Try campfire cooking!? Join us to learn hands on how to cook a wonderful meal and some yummy treats over the campfire. We will be cooking in foil packs, pie irons and Dutch Ovens. Come Hungry!
$35.00 Pre-Paid Reservations Required – Class size limited.
Call Jeanene Arrington Fisher for more information at 813-789-0904.
Register and pay here!
Location for class is the Pioneer Florida Museum 15602 Pioneer Museum Rd, Dade City, FL 33523.We will prepare 2 main dishes, snack, side dishes and dessert. Water and tea will be provided. Enjoy dinner with your new friends once meals have been prepared.*All equipment provided. Please notify us when registering if you have special dietary needs.
Registration will open up soon:
Pudgy Party Camp Fire (10 min – 30 max guests) Wednesday, October 17, 2018, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is a family night out where guest will use pie irons to make 1 savory & 1 sweet stuffed pudgy $12 per person, includes 2 pudgies- plus drink & a side
Bee, Butter, Biscuits – Brunch (5 min – 20 max) Wednesday, November 7, 2018, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. This is a hands-on ladies/family brunch: omelet, fruit, biscuits & beverage $12 per person
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Cards shown above just an example, not actual cards you will make in class.
Card Making Classes, Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov 17, Dec 15
Usually the 3rd Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
In the main building.
Cost $10 per person, supplies are provided. Class size is limited;
please email or contact the museum to reserve your spot 352-567-0262.
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Beginner's Weaving Classes
1st Saturday of each month starting 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Weaving is both a fun and useful craft. You can make rugs, blankets, table linens, shawls, scarves, fabric for clothing, etc.
This class provides an introduction to weaving with an emphasis on multi-harness looms. At the end of this class you will be able to purchase and use the loom of your choice with confidence.
In class, you will prepare a 2-harness loom and weave a mat on it. As you make the mat you will learn the parts of a loom and their functions.
Other topics include various weaving terms and tools; reading a weaving draft; and calculating the amount of yarn needed for a project.
Other types of looms (i.e. rigid heddle, inkle, & tablet) will also be demonstrated.
All materials are provided.
* 1st Saturday of each month starting March 3rd from 10am to 1pm.
* Beginners class (13 yrs. and up)
* $25 paid in advance or $30 at the door. Pay online: paypal.me/MarilynnOry
* Family discount $25 for 1st guest & half off 2nd or subsequent guest
* Adult supervision required at all times
* Max of 6 guest/ Min of 3 in order to have the class
* 1st time guest will receive a One Day Free Admission Pass
A break for lunch is not included, but you may bring a sandwich or similar light snack and a drink.
Register today, please email or contact the museum to reserve your spot 352-567-0262.
Admission varies for special events.
No dogs, please. Service animals only.
Mailing address:P.O. Box 335
Dade City, FL 33526-0335
Phone: 352-567-0262