FPAN Archaeology Digs Newsletter - March 2025

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March is Florida Archaeology Month! This is the best time of year for FPAN as we celebrate and share the rich history of our state through exciting events, lectures, and hands-on activities. Florida’s past is full of incredible stories, from ancient Indigenous civilizations to colonial settlements and beyond. Throughout the month, we’ll be highlighting these fascinating histories and the archaeological discoveries that help bring them to life. Stay updated through our website to find events happening locally and across Florida! Whether you're interested in guided site tours, public lectures, or interactive workshops, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Join us as we explore Florida’s diverse past and uncover the stories beneath our feet! For updates on archaeology events, visit our Events Calendar page. 6 Mar Archaeology on Tap: The Maroon Marines: Archaeology At Prospect Bluff with guest speaker Mike Thomin St. Michael's Brewing Company 2199 Highway 87, Navarre, FL 32566 6:00-7:00pm CT More information 11 Mar Pensacola Archaeology Society Meeting with guest speaker Dr. John Worth, Dr. John Bratten, and Dr. Ramie Goguen Trinity Presbyterian Church 3400 Bayou Blvd, Pensacola, FL 7:00-8:00pm CT More information 13 Mar Cats Nets and Cooking Traditions: A Mullet Story in partnership with UWF Department of Anthropology and Archaeology Institute  Museum of Commerce 201 East Zaragoza Street, Pensacola. FL 32502 6:00-8:00pm CT RSVP required; More information 24 Mar Archaeology of Northwest Florida presented by the Bay County Historical Society Bay County Public Library 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL 32401 6:00pm CT More information 27 Mar Archaeology on Tap with guest Speaker Dr. Katie Miller Wolf Odd Colony Brewing Company 260 N. Palafox Street, Pensacola Florida 6:00-7:00pm CT   29 Mar Exhibit Reception: Stolen: The Archaeology of Slave Ships Destination Archaeology Resource Center 207 E Main Street, Pensacola, FL 32502 4:00-6:00pm CT   Back in February, we had a fantastic tour of Bruce Beach in downtown Pensacola! The weather couldn’t have been better, with sunny skies and a cool breeze making it a perfect day for exploring this historic site. Participants had the opportunity to learn about Bruce Beach’s rich history, from its use by Indigenous peoples to its significance as a site of African American heritage and community gathering. We were thrilled by the great turnout and the engaging conversations throughout the tour. Thank you to everyone who joined us, we loved sharing this experience with you! If you missed this tour, don’t worry there will be more opportunities to explore Florida’s history with us. Also, in February, we hosted our very first Archaeology in a Glass event, and it was a fantastic success! Held at 1216 North in East Hill, this new program brought together history lovers for an evening of great drinks, engaging discussions, and fascinating archaeology. Participants had the opportunity to learn about Black archaeological history on the Gulf Coast, exploring the stories of resilience, community, and heritage that have shaped our region. The atmosphere was lively, and it was wonderful to see so many people enjoying themselves while diving into important conversations about the past. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make our event such a memorable one! Archaeology Lab Our Public Archaeology Lab is now open to the public. For more information email northwest@fpan.us to RSVP! Explore Our Area Discover sites to visit in Northwest Florida Request a Speaker Need a speaker for your next meeting? Contact us!

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