upcoming programs

Discover First America: Legacies of La Florida

Series of Speakers Celebrating St. Augustine's 450th Commemoration

The Great Southern Cracker Roadshow

February 5 @ 7:00 pm, Flagler Auditorium

From the front porch of rural America comes a full-blooded celebration of the stories, songs, and essential spirit of the Cracker culture. Ms. Janis Owns, author and storyteller; Mr. Dana Ste. Claire, Cracker author and historian, blugrass musicians.

Palaces in Paradise: Flagler's Age of Opulence

April 13 @ 7:00 pm, Flagler Auditorium

Spend an evening with Henry Flagler, arguably Florida's most influential citizen, and friends as they relive the Gilded Age in Florida. Dr. Tom Graham, Professor Emeritus of History, Flagler College; Mr. John Blades, Executive Director, Flagler Museum; and Tom Rahner as Henry Flagler with current Mayor Joseph Boles as himself.

Coming Soon... Road to Freedom: African-Americans in Florida (May 18).

Discover First America Poster with Full Schedule of Events (print)

Project Archaeology/WET Teacher Workshop

February 20, 2010 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Camp Chewenwa, Clay County

Project Archaeology Logo

Teachers! Join us for a 1st in northeast Florida, a combined Project WET/Project Archaeology workshop. This six hour offering includes hands-on, interactive activities using both programs' materials. Registration is free, but sign-up required. For more information see attached flier or email ldennard@sjrwmd.com or call Lori Dennard at 386-329-4563.

Workshop Flier

Archaeology of Lincolnville: The Kelton Family Site

Exhibit on Display at the Excelsior Cultural Center

St. Augustine, Florida (Lincolnville)

You may know that archaeology happens in St. Augustine, but did you know that over 30 sites have been excavated in Linconville? FPAN is pround to partner with the City of St. Augustine and the Excelsior Cultural Center in on of the first interpretive displays on the findings from archaeological investigations on a turn of the century Linconville Household. Visit the Museum's website for directions, or view the panels from your computer at home.

Lincolnville Panels

On-Going Programs

Archaeology on the Radio

Every month archaeology is featured on the Matt Jeffs radio show on WFOY, News Talk 1240 AM in St. Augustine and streamed via webcam on the St. Augustine Record's website. You can watch the show LIVE as it's happening from 8 to 9 am every Saturday morning or go to Matt's page on staugustine.com to view past shows from the archives on the left hand side of the screen.

August 1, 2009 - FPAN's own Amber Weiss

September 7, 2009 - Sarah Miller and Mat Saunders, Archaeology at Princess Place

October 3, 2009 - Robin Moore, St. Johns County

November 14, 2009 - Brent Handley of ESI, Inc.

December 5, 2009 - Kathy Fleming and LAMP maritimers, St. Augustine Lighthouse

Watch LIVE or view the archives

Airborne with Matt Jeffs BLOG

FPAN on Twitter

Still want more? Follow FPAN on Twitter for the latest tweets on events, archaeology news, and Center activities. To view past tweets visit the log, or start following fl_archaeology today!

St. Augustine Archaeology Association Meeting/Lecture

On the first Tuesday of each month the St. Augustine Archaeology Association holds their regular meeting. After the meeting, invited lecturers provide a talk on a current and relevant topic in archaeology. For upcoming meeting dates and speakers visit the SAAA website.

Legacy Program

Center staff works during the school year with the Flagler County Public Schools' Legacy Program at Princess Place. The Legacy Program attends to at-risk students by offering an alternative, outdoor-classroom environment. Students assist in the identification of sites at this county owned park, particularly in areas threatened by heavy pedestrian and equestrian use.