Southwest

Presentations For Adults

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FPAN can help facilitate speakers for meetings of your civic group, community organization, youth club, or heritage society, and for lecture series and special events.

Most presentations last about 30-45 minutes with additional time for questions, although programs usually can be tailored for your needs. Specific topics are dependent on speaker availability, so book early! Below are some of the standard talks we give in the region but we are often able to custom make a talk based on your interest. There is no charge for presentations, although donations are gratefully accepted to support FPAN educational programs.

FPAN Southwest also offers bilingual programs! All of the presentations on this page can be given in Spanish as well. Please e-mail southwest@fpan.us for more details. 

Fill out the “Request A Speaker” form at the top of this page to submit your program request!

Introduction to South Florida’s Ancient History

 This discussion offers an overview of the entire history of humans in Southwest Florida until the Spanish arrived in the 1500s.

Weeds and Seeds: A History of Dining in Southern Florida

 Cattle, citrus, and many other common foods today were brought to Florida by the Spanish, so what were people eating before then?

Who Made the Everglades?

 This talk will explore the geological and cultural history of the Everglades. In particular, we will look at the role of early Native Americans and initial tree island formations.

Tales of Southwest Florida: Archaeology of the Calusa

 The Calusa were called “the fierce people” in part because they held off Spanish domination for almost 200 years, but is the nickname really warranted?

What the Heck is Archaeology

 Join us for a quick and dirty introduction into archaeology!

Florida’s Ice Age

 Learn about how Florida’s first people survived and thrived in this environment by counting on a paleo-diet (before it was all the rage).

Introduction to Mexican Archaeology

 A great introduction to Mesoamerican cultures and the latest updates on Mexican Archaeology.

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A NATURAL DISASTER! Understanding hurricanes and heritage in Southwest Florida

 Are disasters really natural? This talk delves into the impact of Hurricane Ian on Southwest Florida's archaeological and historical sites.