Billie Swamp Safari / Big Cypress Shootout
800-949-6101
SEMINOLE WAR REENACTMENT, HISTORIC AND
CULTURAL DISPLAYS HIGHLIGHT THE
"BIG CYPRESS SHOOTOUT"
Seminole Tribe of Florida will present a reenactment of the Second Seminole War at the Big Cypress Shootout at Billie Swamp Safari located between Fort Lauderdale and Naples, on the Big Cypress Reservation just north of I-75 (Alligator Alley) Exit 49.The battle reenactments honor the Seminole’s struggle and sacrifice to remain in their homeland and will feature authentic weapons, soldier and warrior attire and tactics typical of the Second Seminole War.The three-day event will also include music, Seminole food, Seminole and pioneer artisans, tomahawk throws, primitive archery competition, authentic Seminole and soldier camps, venomous snake shows and alligator wrestling.“Period settlers” from around the country will hew wood, iron and silver crafts and depict trading techniques from the Seminole war era.Musical guests include: Okefenokee Joe, Benjamin Dehart (The Cracker Tenor) and Cowbone.
WHEN & WHERE: Friday, February 26 through Sunday, February 28, 2010 - The battle reenactments will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.Billie Swamp Safari, located between Fort Lauderdale and Naples, on the Big Cypress Reservation just north of I-75 (Alligator Alley) Exit 49.
WHO: In the 1830’s, the United States was attempting to enforce its policy of Indian removal.The Seminoles were facing the loss of their homeland and their freedom.After broken treaties and failed peace parleys, the Seminoles took up arms against removal.The US Government thought they could quickly overpower the Seminoles and waged the fiercest of all wars ever waged between the US Government and Native Peoples.They burned settlements and captured, killed and scattered many Seminole families.This seven year war cost more than the American Revolution and involved 52,000 soldiers fighting against less than 2,000 warriors.The Seminoles fought with courage and determination and had a unique knowledge of the land.Although many Seminoles were killed or removed to present-day Oklahoma, they were never defeated, and to this day their 3500 descendants are known as “The Unconquered” Seminole Tribe of Florida.
COST:$7 adults, $5 children(Cash Only). CONTACT:
For more information, call: 1-800-GO-SAFARI or email: shootout@semtribe.com or visit us online at www.semtribe.com/calendar.
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