Events
FHSAI Archaeology Day at the Brevard Museum
Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science 2201 Michigan Ave.
March 26, 10:00:00 AM — 04:00:00 PM
The Florida Historical Society\'s Archaeological Institute has a full day of activities and speakers planned for archaeological enthusiasts of all ages. Come by to enjoy hands on educational activities and to hear from experts about their work excavating and preserving cultural heritage in Florida. Admission to the Brevard Museum will be free of charge!
Discover Archaeology Day: Port St. Joe
St. Joseph Peninsula State Park 8899 Cape San Blas Rd
March 26, 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!
Behind the Scenes Tour of the BAR Conservation Lab
RA Gray Building (Museum Level) 500 South Bronough Street
March 26, 10:00:00 AM — 02:30:00 PM
See the techniques and process used to preserve state artifacts for display and research in this unique facility. Participants are restricted to eight per 20 minute tour. Due to limited space and the presence of artifacts and chemicals on open tables, children under ten will not be allowed on these tours. For more information or to register for a tour, email Jessica.Stika@dos.myflorida.com.
Museum of Florida History
R.A. Gray Building (Museum Level) 500 South Bronough Street
March 26, 10:00:00 AM — 04:30:00 PM
State archaeologists from the Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research will present exhibits and information on dugout canoes and the state’s underwater preserves program - “Museums in the Sea”, as well as a children’s table featuring hands-on activities.
• Behind the Scenes Tour – The State’s Archaeological Collection
BAR Collections Mission San Luis, 2100 W. Tennessee Street
March 26, 10:00:00 AM — 03:00:00 PM
Tour the state’s archaeological collections facility to see items from Spanish shipwrecks, prehistoric ceramics and the vast array of artifacts collected on state lands. Due to limited space, participants are restricted to eight per 25 minute tour.
• Behind the Scenes Tour – Archaeological Collection of Mission San Luis
Mission San Luis Mission San Luis, 2100 W. Tennessee Street
March 26, 10:00:00 AM — 03:00:00 PM
Following more than two decades of fieldwork, the archaeological collections of Mission San Luis represent one of the largest and most diverse collections of 17th century Spanish and Apalachee materials available anywhere. Due to limited space, participants are restricted to eight per 25 minute tour.
Eglin Archaeology Day
Jackson Guard 107 Hwy 85 N
March 26, 10:30:00 AM — 02:30:00 PM
Eglin Cultural Resources Management would like to invite you to join us in celebrating the history and archaeology of Florida and Eglin Air Force Base for Florida Archaeology Month! The event will be held at the historic Eglin Jackson Guard Natural Resources facility in Niceville, Florida (107 Highway 85 North). Participants are welcome to display information, demonstrations, or provide activities about archaeology or local or state history. Participation in this event is free and open to the public.
Discover Archaeology Day: Port St. Joe
Constitution Convention Museum State Park 200 Allen Memorial Way
March 26, 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!
History Bike Gainesville: Voyage to Newnan\'s Lake
First Magnitude Brewing Company, 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, Florida 32601 1220 SE Veitch St
March 26, 02:00:00 PM — 05:00:00 PM
March is Florida Archaeology Month so this History Bike Gainesville ride will be focused on Gainesville\'s prehistoric past! Beautiful Newnan\'s Lake is our destination for the ride. We will discuss the sites significance in local preshistroric archaeology and expand your knowledge of Florida\'s rich prehistoric past through hands-on activities that focus are particluar aspects of Native Amerian life in Florida. This will be a destination ride with only one stop inbetween. Estimated round trip is about 14 miles, so a bit longer than our usual HBG tour. We\'ll be traveling along the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail for the majority of ride but if you would prefer to drive to our final destination you are welcome to do that and you can of course still participate in activites we have planned. Our destination will be Earl P. Powers Park (5910 SE Hawthorne Road). If you plan to drive please arrive at the park by 3pm. Meet again at First Magnitude Brewing Company (1220 SE Veitch St.) RIDE BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 2PM BUT WE ASK FOLKS CHECK-IN BY 1:30 - $5 Suggested Donation.