Time Travel into "Florida 1776" Festival

Name: Time Travel into "Florida 1776" Festival
Start: 2026-05-29
Location: Goodwood Museum & Gardens, 1600 Miccosukee Rd

May

Date

29 May (Friday)

Time

Fri, May 29 – Sun, May 31

Venue

Goodwood Museum & Gardens, 1600 Miccosukee Rd

Tallahassee, FL, United States

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The Time Travel into "Florida 1776" Festival is a free, family-friendly event scheduled for May 29–31, 2026, at the Goodwood Museum & Gardens in Tallahassee, FL. Organized by Theater with a Mission, the festival explores Florida’s unique role as a Loyalist colony during the American Revolution.

The festival transforms the grounds into a living 18th-century village with the following daily activities:

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Event Schedule & Highlights

•Goodwood Museum & Gardens

•Friday, May 29 (Starts at 6:00 PM):

•Kickoff Ceremonies: Features a spirited parade, official proclamations, and opening ceremonies.

•Militia Drills: Performance by the EFL Rangers on the lawn.

•"Feuding Families in Florida, 1776": Premiere of a theatrical drama that blends historical fact with a revolutionary take on Romeo & Juliet.

•Saturday, May 30 (Starts at 10:00 AM):

•Living History Village: Hands-on activities including pony rides, a petting zoo, stickball, and flag-making.

•Historical Demonstrations: Expert talks, music demonstrations, historic foodways, and afternoon tea.

•Revolutionary Ball: The evening concludes with a grand ball featuring period music and drama.

•Sunday, May 31 (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM):

•Scholarly Panels: Discussions exploring the roles of Native Americans, Blacks, Women, Hispanics, and the French in the Revolution.

•Final Performances: Includes a closing presentation of "Feuding Families" and an Evensong service presided over by John Forbes.

•Interactive Game Show: The play Feuding Families in Florida, 1776 invites audience members to collaborate and win prizes by answering questions about Florida history and conflict resolution.

•Cost: The event is free to the public, though registration is encouraged through Eventbrite.

•Venue: Hosted at Goodwood Museum & Gardens, located at 1600 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308.

Updated at 19 Mar 2026