Living History Field Trips

Field Trips 2024 - 2025

Good day,

We are thrilled to announce that the Pioneer Florida Museum and Village is now offering an expanded range of educational opportunities for you and your students! Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey as we unveil our highly anticipated field trip season lineup. If you have had the pleasure of attending our living history events in the past, you already know just how incredible they are. But hold on tight, because this year we are taking it to a whole new level! Please pass this on to anyone you think may be interested.

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Living History Field Trip Days. Immerse yourselves in the sights, sounds and stories of these pivotal moments in history, as our vast network of reenactors, demonstrators and living historians bring the echoes of the past into full color.

We have carefully curated a lineup of engaging activities and interactive exhibits that will captivate and educate your students. From hands-on demonstrations to informative presentations, we have designed each experience to ensure that learning is not only fun but also meaningful.

Now is the time to act! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to provide your students with a truly unforgettable educational adventure. Register today to secure your spot and guarantee transportation for your group. Hurry, as space is limited and demand is high!

Get ready to embark on a journey through time that will leave your students inspired, enlightened, and eager to learn more. We can't wait to welcome you and your students to the Pioneer Florida Museum and Village for an extraordinary field trip experience.

Sincerely,

Stephanie Black

Executive Director

Pioneer Florida Museum & Village

Educational Resources:

https://www.floridamemory.com/learn/classroom/history-day/

Florida Seminole Lesson Plans:

https://www.floridamemory.com/learn/classroom/learning-units/seminoles/lessonplans/

https://www.floridamemory.com/learn/classroom/learning-units/railroads/lessonplans/

Friday

October 25, 2024 –

Florida Territory

Living History Event

9 am - 1 pm

This event will have “living history stations”. The line-up will be distributed prior to the event.

A living history event depicting Florida history at the turn of the 20th century, including Seminole history

Next Generation Sunshine State Standards

SS.4.A.1.1: Analyze primary and secondary resources to identify significant individuals and events throughout Florida history.

SS.4.A.3.10: Identify the causes and effects of the Seminole Wars.

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/kdkUCzW5yt3zFYt27

Friday

November 15, 2024 –

American Civil War Living

History

9 am - 1 pm

- Living history presentations and period encampments will depict the commanders and units involved in the battle, as well as the lives of the common soldier and civilians, during the conflict.

- There will be a menu of “living history stations” depicting different elements of the war and the time period.

Teachers can select which stations they want to visit or just visit them all.

Registration link: https://forms.gle/T92eXohFqU4FBuRRA

Florida Civil War Lesson Plans - https://www.floridamemory.com/onlineclassroom/floridacivilwar/lessonplans/

Florida State Standards Addressed by this field trip include, but are not limited to:

SS.4.A.5 - Crisis of the Union: Civil War and Reconstruction in Florida

SS.8.A.5 - Examine the causes, course, and consequence of the Civil War and Reconstruction including its effects on American peoples.

SS.912.A.2 - Understand the causes, course, and consequences of the Civil War and Reconstruction and its effects on the American people.

Friday, February 28, 2025, Cracker Cowboy - Field Trip Day

9 am - 1 pm

Get ready to be transported back in time. Florida's cracker cowboys had a truly remarkable way of herding cattle, using the sound from their trusty whips.

Picture this: a 10-12 foot braided leather whip cracking through the air, creating a thunderous sound that could be heard for miles around.

It's no wonder these cowboys earned the nickname "crackers." Intrigued? Well, join us on this unforgettable day to learn more!

Lesson Plans and Resources:

https://www.equineinfoexchange.com/riding/a-history-of-the-florida-cracker-cowboys-2

https://www.floridamemory.com/learn/classroom/

Registration link:

https://forms.gle/ZroMVGrdUU26MAaNA

Friday

April 25, 2025 –

World War II

Living History Event

9 am - 1 pm

- This event will feature living history presentations from every branch of the US military, its Allies, and home front.

- Florida played a significant role in preparing troops for combat in World War II. It also engaged the civilian population in unprecedented ways.

This event will have “living history stations”. The line-up will be distributed prior to the event.

Registration link: https://forms.gle/8wzJX9DYRjtCFH3YA

Florida WWII Lesson Plans:

https://www.floridamemory.com/learn/classroom/learning-units/wwii/lessonplans/

Next Generation Sunshine State Standards

SS.4.A.1.1: Analyze primary and secondary resources to identify significant individuals and events throughout Florida history.

SS.4.A.8.1: Identify Florida's role in the Civil Rights Movement.

SS.912.A.1.2: Utilize a variety of primary and secondary sources to identify author, historical significance, audience, and authenticity to understand a historical period.

PLEASE NOTE:

All special Field Trip Days listed above run from 9 am to 1 pm.
Guests may arrive as late as 11 am.
Cost is just $8 per person – student or adult.
Everyone welcome, public schools, private schools, home schools, etc. Students and chaperones.
Space is limited, so make your reservations now and take advantage of this unique opportunity.
Pre-registration and pre-payment required, limited space. Please contact the museum if you need special arrangements.
Concession stand will be open (cash only)
Please dress for the weather
Children must be supervised at all times, no exceptions.

www.pioneerfloridamuseum.org

Can't make it to a Field Trip Day listed above?

The museum can assemble an unforgettable experience utilizing the same skills and talents of our docents, demonstrators and historians just on a smaller scale but with more personal interaction. We can even cater the presentation lineup to your group’s preferences and/or current curriculum.

We host field trips year round. Click on the yellow post it note or link below to set up a date.

https://forms.gle/K6FuXBarDD7bLA1c7