Events
Shining a Light on the Past: Archaeology Bootcamp at the JILONA
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Outstanding Natural Area
March 7, 08:30:00 AM — 07:00:00 PM
If you are an undergraduate or graduate student studying archaeology join us for this hands-on program!
Archaeology Works: Animals
Ormond Beach Environmental Discovery Center
March 7, 11:00:00 AM — 12:00:00 PM
Animals are an important part of many cultures and can teach us about food, art, tool, technology and more. Discover how archaeologists use animal remains to learn about the past – and try your hand at identifying and analyzing remains. Space is limited so please reserve your space by calling 386-615-7081.
History is the Real Treasure - Della Scott Ireton
The Custom House 281 Front St Fl 33, Key West, FL 33040 USA
March 7, 06:00:00 PM — 07:00:00 PM
The Spanish treasure fleet of 1733 wrecked in a violent hurricane along 80 miles of the Florida Keys. With the discovery of the first shipwreck in the late 1940s and the growth of scuba diving in the 1950s and 60s enabling treasure hunters to locate most of the rest of the fleet, these wrecks suffered from haphazard digging and the loss of much information. Today, these shipwrecks are among the oldest and most vibrant artificial reefs in the Keys. This lecture describes a State of Florida project to record and interpret the 1733 fleet that resulted in the production of a booklet and website devoted to telling the story of the fleet disaster and to promoting the archaeological importance of the sunken ships as tangible remains of our maritime heritage.