11th annual Pioneer Day
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Sam's House/Pine Island Concervation
- Florida living history demonstrations and educational exhibits that include archaeology and anthropology, historic reenactors, encampments and artifacts on display
- Live music throughout the day by Celery City String Band, Chris Kahl, Pine Trio, and Boylston Fish
- A Pioneer “parade” throughout the grounds at 11 am, led by drum and fife, of those dressed in historic attire
- Local exhibitors on history and nature from Brevard’s historical societies and museums as well as from Brevard’s Indian River Lagoon, natural lands, and environmental organizations
- Brevard Veterans Memorial Center with a World War II Jeep on display
- Vintage, crafts and farmer’s market vendors (baked goods, quilts, local honey, herbs, Florida paintings, books, etc.)
- Pine Island guided nature trail hikes throughout the day
- 1888 Sams House tours with rarely seen antiques on display
- 1875 Sams Cabin with exhibits on the Sams family pioneers, early Native Americans, and Ice Age fossils
- Pine Island Preservation Society tent with vintage items, hiking sticks, t-shirts, gifts, etc. for sale; raffle items include a local fruit basket
- Children’s crafts and games – Hay Dive, Steer Roping, Cornhusk Dolls, “Cow” Milking and Tic Tac Toe
- Heidi’s Miniature Goat Petting Farm until 1 pm
- Local food trucks and kettle corn!
Schedules
- Occurs Saturday, February 11th, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm