Living History Field Trips

Field Trips 2025 - 2026

Good day,

We are excited to announce that the Pioneer Florida Museum and Village is now offering an expanded array of educational opportunities for you and your students! If you have previously attended our living history events, you already understand the remarkable experiences we provide. This year, however, we are elevating our offerings to new heights! Please share this announcement with anyone who may be interested. Homeschool, public school, private schools, etc. are all welcome.

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Living History Field Trip Days. Immerse yourselves in the sights, sounds, and stories of pivotal moments in history as our extensive network of reenactors, demonstrators, and living historians brings the past to life in vivid detail.

Register today to secure your spot . Please note that space is limited, and demand is high! Also, don't forget to book your buses or transportation as soon as possible.

Prepare to embark on a journey through time that will inspire, enlighten, and ignite your students' passion for learning. We eagerly await the opportunity 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

Friday

October 24, 2025 –

Pioneer Florida Student Field Trip Day

9 am - 1 pm

Students pass through a series of living history learning stations that reveal different aspects of Florida Pioneer life.

Some of the stations may vary. A complete list will be available prior to the event. The stations are typically some of the following examples:

The Trilby Train Depot and a 1913 H.K. Porter #3 Steam Engine
Lacoochee One Room School House and Enterprise Methodist Church built in 1905
1860's John Overstreet House
Vegetable garden, washboard laundry
C.C. Smith General Store
Mabel Jordan Barn - Tractors, Wagons & Buggies
Blanton Citrus Packing Plant
Blacksmith Shop and Woodworking Shop
Re-enactors in period dress/uniforms and in character

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/vRmF5aezBiA3vHGQ8

Friday

November 14, 2025 –

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/mh67rQfaoe9ZhWN98

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, March 6, 2026, 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/NGJgUo9XNMpB1ngm8

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