Events
Florida Heritage Day
Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and Museum 100 Lighthouse Drive
March 29, 09:00:00 AM — 02:00:00 PM
Join FPAN staff and local historians to learn about the archaeology and history surrounding the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse! There will be infobooths and fun activities for both kids and adults. Hope to see you there!
Archaeology Day at the Brevard Museum
Brevard Musuem of History and Natural Science 2201 Michigan Ave
March 29, 09:00:00 AM — 02:00:00 PM
Join the Florida Public Archaeology Network and the Brevard Museum for a day celebrating Florida Archaeology Month. Come learn about the people who lived in Florida 12,000 years ago and how archaeologists study them.
Five Centuries of Florida History
DeSoto National Memorial North end of 75th Street Northwest
March 29, 10:00:00 AM — 03:00:00 PM
De Soto Memorial brings together re-enactor groups from all over Florida for a timeline event spanning 500 years of history. FREE! For more information, call (941) 792-0458 or visit www.nps.gov/deso.
Discover Archaeology Day: Port St. Joe
St. Joseph Peninsula State Park 8899 Cape San Blas Road
March 29, 10:00:00 AM — 12:00:00 PM
Bring your artifacts to be identified, learn about archaeology in your area, pick up informative literature, and find out about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities!
PBCAS 4th Annual Archaeology Festival
Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum 300 North Dixie Highway
March 29, 10:00:00 AM — 03:00:00 PM
Have some fun in the sun with our archaeologically-inspired events, kids-crafting tables, Spanish Colonial Reinactors, and more! Cool off indoors with a tour of the Johnson History Museum and historic courthouse or learn about the history of the Belle Glade culture with their Special Exhibit \"People of the Water\"! Also, be on the look out for a visit from our very own Woolly Mammoth. Every March, statewide events celebrate Florida Archaeology Month in order to encourage Floridians and visitors alike to learn more about Florida’s unique cultural heritage. Join PBCAS this March in exploring and learning about Florida\'s diverse history and prehistory which stretches back over 12,000 years!
Discover the Lost World of the Calusa Indians
Everglades National Park 815 Oyster Bar Lane
March 29, 10:00:00 AM — 03:30:00 PM
On March 29th & 30th celebrate Calusa Days & Florida Archaeology Month at the Gulf Coast Visitor Center area of Everglades National Park. Learn about the prehistory and archaeological resources in the Ten Thousand Islands of Southwest Florida. Visit the Turner River and Sandfly Island Indian shell mounds, learn about how the Calusa lived, and try your hand at atlatl throwing, pottery making, mask painting, and more. Nature walks at 11 am & 2 pm. Activities are free except for the boat tours to the shell mounds. All ages are welcome.
The Great Caper: Calling all Buccaneers
Tampa Bay History Center 801 Old Water Street
March 29, 10:00:00 AM — 03:00:00 PM
Tampa’s pirate revelry continues during this self-guided urban scavenger hunt! Start the adventure in our museum galleries before plundering the downtown waterfront. Encounter real pirates, explore the Tampa Riverwalk, and check out the historic tall ship Nao Victoria, while searching for clues and dares leading to hidden treasure. Climb aboard the TECO Streetcar while talking like a pirate and using navigational skills to uncover mysteries behind the real pirates of Florida’s waters. FPAN will be on hand with underwater archaeology displays, shipwreck activities, and information on Florida\'s underwater shipwreck preserves! Return to the History Center for pirate’s booty, fantastic raffle prizes, and a costume contest, if ye be bold enough. Arg!
Art of Artifacts
Stockton Lindquist House 244 E. Beresford Ave
March 29, 11:00:00 AM — 05:00:00 PM
In celebration of Florida Archaeology Month we will open to the public for historic home tours and for the first time showing our collection of paleoindian artifacts. Stockton Lindquist House {DeLands Oldest Home} is how we are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. SLH is also a Florida Archaeological Site. Listed as the Andrew & Mary Lindquist Residence Aboriginal Site. This is a 2 day event March 29 + 30th.Hosted by The SLH Foundation for Historic Preservation. The event is free, There will be a donation cash bar. Simultaneously across the street in the park will be DeLand Outdoor Art Festival on both days..
An Intro to Archaeology for Kids w/ Cookie Excavation!
East County Regional Library 881 Gunnery Road
March 29, 02:00:00 PM — 03:00:00 PM
Archaeology Detectives: An Intro to Archaeology for Kids! – What exactly is archaeology? How do archaeologists act like history detectives to uncover the past? Learn all about what archaeologist do, the tools they use, where they can work, and how YOU can become one! Then take your new archaeology skills and excavate your own tasty archaeology site! Intrigued? Put on your thinking cap and we’ll solve the mystery together!
Discover Archaeology Day: Port St. Joe
Constitution Convention Museum State Park 200 Allen Memorial Way
March 29, 02:00:00 PM — 04:00:00 PM
Bring your artifacts to be identified, learn about archaeology in your area, pick up informative literature, and find out about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities!