Events
Shell Middens and Ceremonial Centers: Native Americans along the Nature Coast
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park 4150 S. Suncoast Blvd. (US 19) , Homosassa, FL
March 22, 10:30:00 AM — 11:30:00 AM
The Nature Coast has been home to people thriving off its bounties for thousands of years. Before the condos and commercial fisherman, the prehistoric fisher-folk living along Florida’s north-central Gulf Coast created vibrant and large communities and left some of the most significant archaeological sites in the state of Florida. Archaeologists have come to understand these communities were far more than just people harvesting oysters, but were cosmopolitan centers of trade in a network that stretched as far north as the Great Lakes. During this presentation, we will discuss the unique archaeological evidence and prehistoric cultures of Native Americans living along the Nature Coast. From Chassahowitzka to Cedar Key, these “First Floridians” left behind evidence of their complex and dynamic cultures that survive to this day.
Florida Archaeology Month 3D Archaeology Event
USF Digital Media Commons, USF LIBRARY, 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606
March 22, 11:00:00 AM — 01:00:00 PM
Celebrate Florida Archaeology Month and learn about new techniques and 3D documentation tools being used to help preserve endangered heritage sites in Florida. Demonstrations, hands-on learning with Virtual Reality, 3D Printing, and 3D scanning and imaging.
Lecture: Doc Anna: Swamp Doctor of Florida
Manatee Village Historical Park, 1404 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, Florida 34208
March 22, 05:30:00 PM — 07:00:00 PM
Florida Humanities Speaker Series: \"Doc Anna: Swamp Doctor of Florida” by Carrie Sue Ayvar “If you’ve never heard the roar of a bull alligator and some night bird answer, you haven’t lived.” So said Dr. Anna Darrow (1876-1959) who, in 1909, became only the 2nd woman doctor licensed in Florida. She often braved swampland, alligators, venomous snakes, and some of the most dangerous outlaw gangs this state has ever seen, in order to heal the sick, nurse the wounded and deliver babies. Chautauqua Scholar, Carrie Sue Ayvar, introduces you to this fearless wife, mother, doctor, pharmacist, artist and even veterinarian when needed. Free admission and parking. No RSVP required, seating on a first come, first served basis. Open to the public. Ages 13 & up recommended. Manatee Village Historical Park is proud to be a Florida Humanities Council (FHC) Speaker Series partner. Between now and March 2018, Manatee Village Historical Park will present five speakers from the Florida Humanities Council. These talks are made possible by funds from the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.
Submerged Sites Education and Awareness (SSEAS) Workshop
Dive Pros, 7203 US-98, Pensacola, FL 32506
March 22, 06:00:00 PM — 09:00:00 PM
The Submerged Sites Education and Archaeological Stewardship program is intended to train sport divers in the methods of non-disturbance archaeological recording and then give these trained divers a mission. The mission focuses on investigating sites in NOAA’s Automated Wreck and Obstruction Information System (AWOIS) with the goal of identifying possible historic shipwrecks and other submerged cultural sites. SSEAS divers are trained to recognize historic shipwrecks and cultural sites, to record the site using photography and hand-drawn site plans, and to fill out Florida Master Site File recording forms. The SSEAS program consists of taking the Orientation to Underwater Archaeology for Sport Divers training course. This course includes classroom, confined water, and open water instruction. Upon completion, participants will receive an FPAN Certificate of Training; a NAUI, PADI, or SDI Specialty Certification may be possible as well. Once training is complete, SSEAS divers are able to perform all necessary tasks and are encouraged to begin investigating AWOIS sites. To join us for SSEAS at Dive Pros in Pensacola, click the link above to register!
Fantastic Archaeology
Historic Callahan Train Depot
March 22, 07:00:00 PM — 08:00:00 PM
Celebrate Florida archaeology by learning what archaeology is, and importantly what it is not. This educational and entertaining talk will focus on the misuse and abuse of Florida\'s past. Moving from historical to modern day examples we discuss the many ways “belief in nonsense can be dangerous (Kenneth Feder).” This lecture is part of the monthly West Nassau Historical Society meeting. It is free and open to the public.