Events
Submerged Sites Education and Awareness (SSEAS) Workshop
Dive Pros, 7203 US-98, Pensacola, FL 32506
March 24, 09:00:00 AM — 12:00:00 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!
Cemetery Resource Protection Training - Bradenton
Manatee Village Historical Park, 1404 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, 34208
March 24, 09:00:00 AM — 02:00:00 PM
Join the Florida Public Archaeology Network staff to learn about cemetery care and preservation where you live. Explore cemeteries as historical resources: conserving headstones and markers, managing cemetery landscapes, transcribing and more. Even practice hands-on headstone cleaning. For more info, contact Kassie Kemp at kkemp@usf.edu or Rebecca O\'Sullivan at rosulliv@usf.edu To register, see link below
CRPT Workshop: Orange City
Mt. Barrien Baptist Church and Lincoln Cemetery
March 24, 09:00:00 AM — 03:00:00 PM
Join FPAN staff and Historic Melrose, Inc. to learn about cemetery care and protection. We will explore cemeteries as historical resources, laws that protect them, conserving headstones and markers, managing cemetery landscapes, and practice hands-on headstone cleaning with a D-2 solution. Registration is $15 to receive materials. To register or for more info, contact Emily Jane at emurray@flagler.edu or (904) 392-7874. 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Mt. Barrien Baptist Church 289 E. Blue Springs Ave 1:00pm – 3:00pm Lincoln Cemetery Due West of Hollywood Cemetery 1031 South Carpenter Ave
Canoe and Archaeology
R. A. Gray Building 500 S, Bronough St.
March 24, 09:00:00 AM — 03:30:00 PM
Join the Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research and the specialists who will discuss their research, and the science that reveals the history of Florida\'s dugout canoes. View six of these canoes in the Museum of Florida History exhibits and participate in question and answer sessions with the experts! Free and open to the public!
Five Centuries of Florida History
DeSoto National Memorial, 8300 Desoto Memorial Hwy, Bradenton, FL
March 24, 10:00:00 AM — 03:00:00 PM
Five Centuries of Florida history is a unique opportunity to experience 500 years of Florida history in one weekend. Converse with Civil War soldiers, talk with Rough Riders, learn about the plight of WWI trenches and the experiences of WWII GI\'s. Five Centuries of Florida history brings together over 30 re-enactors from all over Florida as they portray their particular periods of time from the time of Spanish conquest to the present day. All time periods set up camps and displays with talks and demonstrations throughout the weekend.
Archaeology Day at Gamble Plantation
Gamble Plantation Historic State Park, 3708 Patten Ave, Ellenton, Florida 34222
March 24, 10:00:00 AM — 03:00:00 PM
Come learn about local history and archaeology at Gamble Plantation! We will have: an exhibit of artifacts recovered from archaeology at the site, an Artifact ID Booth, where we will have experts in Florida archaeology available to identify materials you have found, demonstrations on archaeological techniques, activities for children and more! See link for more info
Eglin Archaeology Day
Jackson Guard, 107 Hwy 85 N, Niceville, FL
March 24, 10:30:00 AM — 02:30:00 PM
Join us in celebrating Florida Archaeology Month! This family-friendly event features local exhibitors with information and fun hands-on activities related to local history and archaeology. Chat with local archaeologists, visit a native plant garden, and get involved! This event is FREE and open to the public.