March is Florida Archaeology Month! ……………………….

March is Florida Archaeology Month!

“Look to the past to inform the future,” the bird and heart symbols here represent the concept of “Sankofa” from the Akan people of West Africa. The bird moves forward while looking back to grab an egg that represents the wisdom of the past. In the same way, learning from history can help inform a positive present and bright future. Florida’s African American Cemeteries are sacred spaces where families can memorialize their loved ones, but also places full of history to inspire and engage younger generations. 

This year, Florida Archaeology Month celebrates the historic places and people who made Florida what it is today, and presents African American cemeteries as places to learn about these important and inspiring stories. Check out the Florida Archaeology Month website to find historic cemeteries to visit near you, or related events going on in your area.

You can get a copy of this year’s poster at our events in March or by visiting the Destination Archaeology Resource Center!
 

SCUBA Instructor? Dive into FPAN’s Heritage
Awareness Diving Seminar

This May, FPAN Northwest staff will be traveling to the Florida Keys to conduct the annual Heritage Awareness Diving Seminar (HADS)! HADS is geared toward SCUBA professionals and is intended to explain the advantage of conserving shipwrecks and other submerged cultural resources, not only to preserve information about our

collective past, but also to preserve the vibrant ecosystems that grow around shipwrecks.

If you are interested in joining us or want to learn more, visit our HADS workshop page or contact Nicole Grinnan via e-mail or at 850-595-0050, ext. 103.
 

UWF: Creating the Next Generation
of Anthropologists and Archaeologists

Do you know a young student who is interested in past lifeways, people, or culture? The Department of Anthropology at the University of West Florida (UWF) offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees with a variety of specializations! Full-time faculty and research specialists offer courses that cover general anthropology, archaeology, biological anthropology, and cultural anthropology. The Department also boasts unique field experiences and hands-on opportunities that prepare students for

continuing education or employment. Over 90% of UWF Anthropology and Archaeology Master’s students have been employed in the field or accepted into doctoral programs following their graduation. 

To learn more about what UWF offers your aspiring anthropologist or archaeologist, visit their website! You can also visit the College or Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities website for information on the application process, financial aid, and campus life.

For updates on archaeology events and volunteer opportunities, visit our Events Calendar page.

3 MARCH
Pensacola Archaeological Society Meeting
7:00pm @ Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3400 Bayou Blvd., Pensacola, FL
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4 MARCH
Archaeology Day at the Capitol
9:00am-2:00pm @ Florida State Capitol, 1st Floor Rotunda, 400 S. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL
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4 MARCH
Archaeology on Tap: Clotilda
6:00-7:00pm @ Odd Colony Brewery, 260 N. Palafox Street, Pensacola, FL
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7 MARCH
Sacred Places Inspiring History: Celebrating African American Cemeteries in Pensacola
9:30am-12:00pm @ AME Zion and Magnolia Cemeteries, Between A & B Streets and north of W. Brainerd Street, Pensacola, FL
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12 MARCH
Kayak Tour on the Blackwater River
10:00am-12:00pm @ Bagdad Mill Site Park Kayak Launch, 6952 Cross Street, Milton, FL
More Information; RSVP Required

13 MARCH
Kayak Tour on Pensacola Bay
10:00am-12:00pm @ FPAN Coordinating Center, 207 E. Main Street, Pensacola, FL
More Information; RSVP Required

27 MARCH
Archaeology on Tap: Tombstone Tales
6:00-7:00pm @ Scallop RePUBlic, 411 Cape San Blas Rd., Port St. Joe, FL
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28 MARCH
Heritage Monitoring Scouts Training in Port St. Joe
9:30am-2:30pm @ Constitution Convention Museum State Park, 200 Allen Memorial Way, Port St. Joe, FL
More Information; RSVP Required

28 MARCH
Eglin Archaeology Day
10:30am-2:30pm @ Jackson Guard, 107 Hwy 85 N, Niceville, FL
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28 MARCH
Arcadia Kids Crafts: Kinetic
Sand Archaeology
11:00am-2:00pm @ Arcadia Mill Archaeological Site, 5709 Mill Pond Lane, Milton, FL
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