FPAN Public Archaeology Lab Opens to Volunteers
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| The Florida Public Archaeology Network’s Public Archaeology has opened its doors to volunteers who want to get hands-on with local history and archaeology! Volunteers work in our air-conditioned laboratory to help the University of West Florida begin the process of sorting through artifacts collected during recent excavations in our area. No experience is needed; all volunteers receive training from a professional archaeologist on our staff! Our volunteer program is geared toward students who need volunteer hours for scholarships, individuals and groups |
| interested in a unique way to experience local history and archaeology, as well as everyone who has dreamed of participating in real archaeological work.
The FPAN Public Archaeology Lab will be open on most Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00am-4:00pm, through December 12. Volunteers are not required to commit to more than one day at a time and can stay for as little or as long as desired during open days. For more information, e-mail Nicole Grinnan at ngrinnan@uwf.edu. |
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Celebrate Local History at St. Michael’s Cemetery
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| People who have walked the streets of Pensacola have likely stumbled upon historic St. Michael’s Cemetery, tucked away at 6 North Alcaniz Street. As one of the oldest cemeteries in the state of Florida, St. Michael’s Cemetery is an outdoor museum that showcases over 200 years of the city’s dynamic development!
To help celebrate the past, present, and future of our beautiful area, join organizations from across the community at the Historic St. Michael’s Cemetery Celebration and Crinum Lily Sale on September 22 from 10:00am-2:00pm! |
| Educational organizations, University of West Florida students, and local non-profits will be on hand with fun presentations and activities for visitors! Jamaica crinum lily bulbs from heirloom plants in the cemetery will also be available for a donation to the cemetery. This free, family-friendly event will also feature live music and food from the Two Birds Street Food truck!
Lily bulbs will also be available for sale on September 15 from 9:00am-2:00pm at the Palafox Market in Pensacola. |
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For updates on archaeology events and volunteer opportunities, visit our Events Calendar page. |
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14 SEPTEMBER
“Vanishing Sails” Film Screening
5:00-7:30pm @ Voices of Pensacola Multicultural Center, 117 E Government St, Pensacola, FL
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22 SEPTEMBER
St. Michael’s Cemetery Celebration
10:00am-2:00pm @ St. Michael’s Cemetery, 6 N. Alcaniz Street, Pensacola, FL
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28 SEPTEMBER
Washington County Heritage Festival
9:00am-4:00pm @ Falling Waters State Park, 1130 State Park Rd, Chipley, FL
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29 SEPTEMBER
Washington County Heritage Festival
10:00am-2:00pm @ Falling Waters State Park, 1130 State Park Rd, Chipley, FL
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5-6 OCTOBER
Caverns Cultural Celebration
9:00am-3:00pm @ 3345 Caverns Rd, Marianna, FL
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6 OCTOBER
Secrets of Santa Rosa Lecture Series
11:00am @ Arcadia Mill Archaeological Site, 5709 Mill Pond Ln, Milton, FL
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9 OCTOBER
Pensacola Archaeological Society Meeting
7:00pm @ Bowden Building, 120 Church Street, Pensacola, FL
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13 OCTOBER
Secrets of Santa Rosa Lecture Series
11:00am @ Arcadia Mill Archaeological Site, 5709 Mill Pond Ln, Milton, FL
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19 OCTOBER
HMS Scout Meetup –
Deadman’s Island
10:00am-12:00pm @ Woodland Park, 2 Highpoint Dr, Gulf Breeze, FL
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20 OCTOBER International Archaeology Day and Big Draw Festival
10:00am-4:00pm @ Arcadia Mill Archaeological Site, 5709 Mill Pond Ln, Milton, FL
20 OCTOBER
Secrets of Santa Rosa Lecture Series
11:00am @ Arcadia Mill Archaeological Site, 5709 Mill Pond Ln, Milton, FL
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24 OCTOBER
Heritage Monitoring Scouts (HMS Florida) Training for Land Managers
9:00am-2:30pm @ St. Andrews State Park, 4607 State Park Ln, Panama City Beach, FL
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25 OCTOBER
Heritage Monitoring Scouts (HMS Florida) Training for General Public
9:00am-2:30pm @ St. Andrews State Park, 4607 State Park Ln, Panama City Beach, FL
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27 OCTOBER
Secrets of Santa Rosa Lecture Series
11:00am @ Arcadia Mill Archaeological Site, 5709 Mill Pond Ln, Milton, FL
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All events are FREE and open to the public unless otherwise noted!
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FPAN’s Brings Underwater Archaeology Training Program to Saipan
This summer, FPAN underwater archaeologists Dr. Della Scott-Ireton and Nicole Grinnan traveled to Saipan in partnership with East Carolina University (ECU) and the Task Force Dagger Foundation to conduct a training program for retired Special Operations Forces veterans. These veterans learned methods and techniques in underwater archaeology and were able to assist ECU with identifying potential World War II airplane wrecks for the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA). FPAN is honored to have participated in the project and looks forward to continuing this work! |
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Meet our Newest Graduate Student Assistant:
Jeffery RobinsonJoin us in welcoming Jeffery Robinson, our newest Public Archaeology Assistant! Each year, FPAN provides one new archaeology graduate student at the University of West Florida (UWF) with a three-year assistantship to help support their education and promote student involvement in public archaeology. Jeffery graduated from the University of Central Florida with a B.A. in Anthropology in 2015 and is coming to UWF to work toward his M.A. in Anthropology. We look forward to working with Jeffery over the next three years! |
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