UWF Summer Archaeology Field Lab Volunteer Opportunities
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| This summer, the University of West Florida’s Division of Anthropology and Archaeology is offering a unique opportunity for members of the public to volunteer in the on-site field lab at the 1559 Tristán de Luna land settlement site in Pensacola, Florida, and at the Arcadia Mill Archaeological Site in Milton, Florida! Volunteers will learn what it takes to work in an archaeological lab and have a chance to chat with archaeologists, learn more about these fascinating archaeological sites, and be a part of a community effort to explore local history. |
| Volunteer days at the Luna site are: June 7, June 12, June 14, June 21, June 26, July 10, and July 23. Call the UWF Archaeology Lab today at 850.474.2087 to learn more about availability and to reserve your spot. Space is limited on each volunteer day, so be sure to call soon! UWF will maintain a waiting list and contact people should additional space become available.
Volunteer days at the Arcadia Mill Archaeological Site will be held on June 6 and June 13. Volunteers can join for as long or as little as they wish between 10:00am and 2:00pm; no RSVP required! |
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“Discovering Luna’s World” Summer Camp
Registration Open
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| The Florida Public Archaeology Network and the UWF Historic Trust are pleased to host a brand new summer camp: Discovering Luna’s World! Campers will explore Pensacola’s colonial history and uncover clues about the lives of the many people who called this area home. Throughout the week, campers will visit an archaeology lab, museums, historic sites, |
| and the archaeological site of Luna’s land settlement in downtown Pensacola!
This camp will run from June 25-29, 2018, and is open to upcoming 4th-6th graders. Registration is still open, but spots are filling up fast. Visit the link below for more information and to register your budding archaeologist! |
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For updates on archaeology events and volunteer opportunities, visit our Events Calendar page. |
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2 JUNE
UWF Historic Trust Open House
10:00am-4:00pm @ Historic Pensacola,
120 Church St. Pensacola, FL 32502
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5 JUNE
Intro to Underwater Archaeology for Kids! 1:00pm-2:30pm EST @ Gulf County Public Library, 110 Library Dr., Port St. Joe, FL
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6 JUNE
Intro to Archaeology for Kids!
2:00-3:00pm @ Fort Walton Beach Library, 185 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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9 JUNE
Heritage Monitoring Scouts Workshop
9:00-2:30pm @ FPAN Coordinating Center, 207 E. Main Street, Pensacola, FL 32502
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14-16 JUNE
Heritage Awareness Diving Seminar
Key West Art and Historical Society, Key West, FL
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18-20 JUNE
Heritage Awareness Diving Seminar
History of Diving Museum, Islamorada, FL
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25-29 JUNE
Exploring Luna’s World Camp
8:30am-12:30pm @ Historic Pensacola, 209 E. Zaragoza Street, Pensacola, FL 32502
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26 JUNE
Archaeology Workshop for Kids!
2:00pm-3:00pm @ Pensacola Mess Hall, 116 N. Tarragona Street, Pensacola, FL 32502
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4 JULY FPAN Offices Closed
Independence Day Holiday
17 JULY
Intro to Underwater Archaeology for Kids!
3:30pm-4:30pm @ Washington County Library, 1444 Jackson Avenue, Chipley, FL 32428
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20 JULY
“Time at ‘The Place'” Exhibit Opening for Gallery Night
6:00pm-9:00pm @ FPAN Coordinating Center, 207 E Main Street, Pensacola, FL 32502
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All events are FREE and open to the public unless otherwise noted!
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New Exhibit at our Destination Archaeology Resource Center
Attempts to explore the history and life of the enslaved community at Arcadia Mill Archaeological Site in Milton, Florida, has been ongoing since 2012. Only fleeting snapshots of daily life have been documented within historical records, so understanding community life of the enslaved at Arcadia is largely left to archaeological investigations. Join us for the opening of a new exhibit on this research on Friday, July 20th from 6:00-9:00pm at the FPAN Coordinating Center, 207 E Main Street, Pensacola, FL 32502. |
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New FPAN Dive Team Members
FPAN graduate student assistants (left to right) Janene Johnston, Brianna Patterson, and Rachel Hines recently spent some time earning their SCUBA certification! Though terrestrial archaeologists by trade, they are a welcome addition to the FPAN dive team. Congrats ladies! |
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Post-Doc Research Update
Dr. Sorna Khakzad, a post-doctoral researcher who has been working with FPAN over the last two years, will be continuing her work for another year under UWF’s Askew Institute for Multidisciplinary Studies (AIMS). Sorna (left) has been working with FPAN’s Mike Thomin (right) to assess heritage tourism in northwest Florida. With AIMS, Sorna will continue her work by conducting a Feasibility Study to explore the potential for the Florida Panhandle to become a National Heritage Area. |
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