Events
Arcadia Mill Grand Reopening
Arcadia Mill Archaeological Site 5709 Mill Pond Lane
March 14, 10:00:00 AM — 02:00:00 PM
Bring the whole family out to enjoy the grand reopening of the largest 19th-century water-powered industrial complex in northwest Florida! The day will include free guided tours, demonstrations, re-enactors, and hands-on activities.
Mini-Archaeo Works Pottery @ Homosassa Heritage Day
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park 4150 S. Suncoast Blvd. Homosassa, FL 34446-1168
March 14, 10:00:00 AM — 03:00:00 PM
FPAN Central will be participating in Homosassa Heritage Day! We\'ll have a nice table display of artifacts and information about the archaeology of the Nature Coast as well as a hands on pottery demo and activity! Come get your hands dirty!
Archaeology Works: Mounds and Middens @ Historic Spanish Point
Historic Spanish Point 337 North Tamiami Trail
March 14, 10:00:00 AM — 12:00:00 AM
What’s the best way to learn about a person, whether they lived thousands of years ago or today? Look through their garbage of course! Archaeologists study prehistoric trash piles or middens to gain a wealth of information about the past. They also investigate purpose built mounds that still dot the Florida landscape in order to learn about prehistoric societies. Learn the difference between a mound and a midden in this fun and hands-on workshop, then get a personal tour of the amazing mounds and middens at Historic Spanish Point with help from Sarasota County Archaeologist, Ryan Murphy.
A Taste of the Wild
Sam\'s House at Pine Island 6195 N. Tropical Trail
March 14, 10:00:00 AM — 11:00:00 AM
Discover prehistoric culinary practices of Native Americans of Florida as Elaine Williams, President of the Indian River Anthropolical Society enlightens us on how these foods were oabrained, and how they were prepared. Be ready to sample from a selection of the native foods such as hickory nutes, yaupon holly tea, dried meats and berries and more! a presentation to create new understandings of Native foods.
Ximenez-Fatio Excavation
Ximenez-Fatio House Museum 20 Aviles St.
March 14, 11:00:00 AM — 03:00:00 PM
Join the City of St. Augustine, the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum and the Florida Public Archaeology Network for a public excavation in honor of St. Augustine\'s 450th anniversary. The excavation at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum will be open from February 3 to March 14, on Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 11am to 4 pm. The Florida Public Archaeology Network will also have activities set up featuring different materials and concepts in archaeology.