Events
Five Centuries of Florida History
DeSoto National Memorial, 8300 Desoto Memorial Hwy, Bradenton, FL
March 23, 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.
Eglin Archaeology Day
Jackson Guard, 107 Hwy 85 N, Niceville, FL
March 23, 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 with local archaeology! This event is kid-friendly, free, and open to the public!
Freedom Seekers at the Manatee River - Opening Reception for new exhibit
Reflections of Manatee Visitors Center 1305 4th Ave East
March 23, 05:00:00 PM — 07:00:00 PM
Angola was a community of freedom seekers in the 1810s located between the Manatee River and Sarasota Bay. It was a place of refuge and peace until it was destroyed in a massive slave raid in 1821. What were the events that brought the freedom seekers to the Manatee River? What happened to those who were captured, and those who escaped? View the first permanent exhibit that tells the story.
Archaeology On Tap: A History of the Crystal River Archaeological Site
Burkes of Ireland, 564 N Citrus Ave Crystal River, Florida 34428
March 23, 06:30:00 PM — 08:30:00 PM
Archaeology On Tap presents Dr. Tom Pluckhahn of the University of South Florida who will be giving a talk entitled “Wonderful Things”: A History of the Crystal River Archaeological Site in Four Artifacts. Crystal River State Park preserves one of the most famous archaeological sites in North America, occupied by Native Americans mainly during the first millennium CE. This talk explores the history of the site through four artifacts, showing how archaeologists think from things (artifacts) to understand people in the past, using a combination of scientific techniques and historical analogy. Join us for good conversation and beer!