Life and Death at Windover

Polk State College 999 Ave H NE, Room WLR 204

March 8, 10:00:00 AM — 11:00:00 PM

Life and Death at Windover: Excavations of a 7,000-year-old Pond Cemetery will be the subject of the Polk State College Archaeology Club lecture on Saturday, March 8, 2014. The meeting will be held at 10:00 AM in Room WLR 204 in the Learning Resource Building on the Winter Haven Campus of Polk State College. Dr. Rachel Wentz, who was instrumental in the analysis of the remains found at Windover, will be our speaker. Dr. Wentz will discuss the discovery, excavations, and analyses of one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, Windover, a 7000-year-old pond cemetery near Titusville, FL. This fascinating site produced the well-preserved remains of 168 individuals along with hand-woven textiles, a beautiful assemblage of artifacts, and ancient soft tissue. Join Dr. Wentz as she lectures on her specialties—the analysis of human remains focusing on ancient disease and population health. The lecture is free and open to the public. Polk State College club sponsor Kathleen Riley (863-299-8430) invites everyone to attend.

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17th-Century Military Muster

Mission San Luis 2100 West Tennessee Street

March 8, 10:00:00 AM — 04:00:00 PM

Spanish and Apalachee Military Life in La Florida Come experience colorful pageantry and blackpowder musket and cannon fire at Mission San Luis\' fort, Castillo de San Luis. Enjoy the opportunity to learn about the world of Spanish soldiers and Apalachee warriors at Spanish Florida\'s western capital.

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Archaeology Day at the Museum of Florida History!

Museum of Florida History, R.A. Gray Building 500 S Bronough St.

March 8, 10:00:00 AM — 02:00:00 PM

Join Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research archaeologists on guided tours of the prehistoric and Spanish shipwreck artifacts on exhibit at the Musuem of Florida History. The Conservation Laboratory will also be providing behind the scenes tours.

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Life and Death at Windover Lecture

Polk State College 999 Avenue J. NE

March 8, 10:00:00 AM — 11:00:00 AM

Dr. Wentz’ most popular book examines the discovery, excavations, and analyses of one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, Windover. This fascinating site produced the well-preserved remains of 168 individuals along with hand-woven textiles, a beautiful assemblage of artifacts, and ancient soft tissue.

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25th Annual Old Florida Festival

Collier County Museum 3331 Tamiami Trail E

March 8, 10:00:00 AM — 05:00:00 PM

Admission: Adults: $10 | Children (10 to 18): $5 | Children under 10: Free; Parking: FreeAn Event 10,000 Years in the MakingYou can live in the present any old time. Why not spend a day in the past with a Calusa Indian, a Seminole family, a Civil War soldier, Cracker cattleman or Spanish Conquistador and dozens of other costumed time-travelers at the Old Florida Festival, scheduled for March 8 and 9 at the Collier County Museum. The annual family-style adventure brings together over 100 of the state’s finest historical reenactors, craftworkers and living history presenters to recreate over ten centuries of everyday life on the Southwest Florida frontier.

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The Future of Warm Mineral Springs

Venice Ramada Inn 425 U.S. 41

March 8, 10:00:00 AM — 03:00:00 PM

An educational program consisting of scientists, photojournalists, springs lovers, educators supporting springs ecology, natural history and archaeology in FL. $10 Donation

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Archaeology Discovery Day

The Museum of Florida History R.A. Gray Building, 500 S. Bronough Street

March 8, 11:00:00 AM — 12:30:00 PM

Archaeology Discovery Stations in the Museum of Florida History: 1. Florida Archaeology Month, “Tracing Florida’s First People: Paleoindians.” Meet Underwater Archaeologist Dr. Ryan Duggins at the first floor lobby display to learn about the discovery of Paleoindians at Warm Mineral and Little Salt springs. 2. Conservation Lab Tour- Conservators Claire Tindal and Catherine Sincich will give a show-and-tell of artifact conservation ranging from small portable objects, such as coins and nails, to oversize items, such as canoes and canons. 3. Spanish Shipwrecks (museum shipwreck display). Underwater Archaeologist Dr. Roger Smith and Archaeologist and Curator Dr. Dave Dickel will engage visitors about life at sea, trade, and transport during the early days of Spanish exploration and colonization of Florida. 4. Early European and Native Floridian contact (museum Meeting of Cultures display)- Archaeologist Dr. Dan Seinfeld will discuss some of the early encounters of indigenous Florida and Old World cultures. 5. Prehistoric Dugout Canoes in Florida (museum canoe cutaway in prehistory display)- Archaeologist Julie Byrd shares information about Florida’s early canoes, their manufacture, use, and preservation. 6. Florida before the Europeans (museum Mastodon/prehistory display)- Archaeologist Dr. Jim Dunbar brings to light Florida and its people prior to European presence

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Explore Portavant Temple Mound

Emerson Point Park 5801 17th Street West

March 8, 12:00:00 PM — 01:00:00 PM

Join archaeologist Gail Schnell and Time Sifters Archaeology Society president Sherry Svekis for an easy walk around the largest temple mound in the Tampa Bay area. Free event. Meet just inside the entrance gate to Emerson Point Park. Bring a picnic lunch we can enjoy it by the river after the tour (optional).

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Archaeology Month Shell Workshop

Ponce Inlet Marine Science Center 100 Lighthouse Drive

March 8, 01:00:00 PM — 03:00:00 PM

This fun and exciting program looks at both archaeological and modern shells. How do you identify different types of shells? How did Natives use shells for tools, artwork, food, building materials, and more?! Contact Ryan Harke at 904-669-3800 or Rharke@Flagler.edu for more information.

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