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has a diverse history and a prehistory stretching back over
12,000 years. Florida Archaeology Month is a statewide effort to inform the
public about the role archaeology plays in understanding the history of
many groups of people who have lived on the Florida peninsula. Florida
Archaeology Month brings together people of all ages and backgrounds to
learn more about the archaeology of our state. View the
state resolution or our
archive.
Florida Archaeology Month is coordinated by the Florida Anthropological
Society and supported by the Division of Historical Resources, the
Florida Department of State, the Secretary of State, the Florida
Archaeological Council, Florida State Parks, state and local museums,
historical commissions, libraries and public and private school systems.
Programs for the seventh annual Florida Archaeology Month have been
planned for March 2001. The theme for Florida Archaeology Month 2001 is Protecting the Past for
the Future. The heritage and archeological resources of Florida belong
to EVERYONE. It is the history of ALL FLORIDIANS and all should help not
only to protect our collective heritage, but also to learn about it.
Special programs planned for Florida Archaeology Month include tours of
archaeological sites; films; book fairs; public and classroom lectures;
museum and library exhibits; living history demonstrations; and the
distribution of educational materials, posters and bookmarks. The 2001
poster and bookmarks are available through the Florida Anthropological
Society Chapters.
We invite you to attend one of the many events planned
throughout Florida during March 2001. A listing of events by county can
be found in the menu at the top of the page. If you would
like to join us in organizing an event, please contact your local
chapter of the Florida Archaeological Society or the Florida Archaeology
Month Committee.
The Seventh Annual Florida Archaeology Month
will be held from March 1 to 31, 2001. We invite you to join us in promoting public
awareness and education by organizing a Florida Archaeology Month
activity. Activities might include a special exhibit, living history
demonstrations, lecture-series, special guided tours, a display of
books on Florida history or prehistory, or a film series. An event
that helps visitors learn about and participate in the archaeology
and history of Florida will encourage and support the protection
of these non-renewable resources.
For more information on Florida Archaeology Month, please
contact your local representative.
Please join us in promoting Florida history and archaeology. Archaeology Month is for everyone.
Sheila Stewart, RPA
Weedon Island Education Center
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Phone: (727) 943-4699 Fax: (727) 943-4002
E-mail: sjstew@gte.net
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