Step into the historical grounds of Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park, where pivotal events of the Second Seminole War unfolded. On Christmas Day 1837, the Battle of Okeechobee marked a significant clash between over 1,000 U.S. military forces and volunteer soldiers facing off against a formidable alliance of Seminole and Miccosukee warriors near the shores of Lake Okeechobee. This historic battle not only shaped the course of the war but also brought about a shift in its intensity, as large-scale offensives subsided and smaller skirmishes became less frequent.