upcoming programs
Summer Teacher Workshops
Two teacher workshops are still available to teachers this summer. Check out both of our programs and contact Amber to register!
Coquina Queries Workshop
This workshop features materials from a book of archaeology-specific lessons. Coquina Queries uses history, archaeology, and coquina as lenses to examine northeast Florida's past. The book recently won the Florida Trust's 2010 Florida Preservation Award. Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn how to use these materials in the classroom. Registration is $10 and includes educational materials. Registration is required and will fill up so don't wait! For more information see attached flier or email Amber at aweiss@flagler.edu or 904-816-6498.
Project Archaeology Workshop
Join us for a Project Archaeology workshop in St. Augustine. This two-day offering includes hands-on, interactive activities using the new Investigating Shelter resource. The new curriculum materials meet standards in a variety of subject areas, have been classroom tested, and are endorsed by National Council for the Social Studies. Registration is $10 and includes educational materials. Registration is required and will fill up so don't wait! For more information see attached flier or email Amber at aweiss@flagler.edu or 904-816-6498.
ECHO Ranger program, Volusia County
September 2010- June 2011
Volusia County
Children grades 1-5 can join the ECHO RANGER program that highlights ecological, cultural, heritage, and outdoor adventures in Volusia County. Students have a chance to visit 40 designated parks, museums, libraries, and historical sites to collect stamps for their Passport to Adventure guidebook. For more information download ECHO Ranger flier or call DeBary Hall Historic Site at 386-668-3840.
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.
On-Going Programs
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.
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!
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ARCHIVE OF recent Programs
Archaeology Goes to Camp!
Saturday June 5, 2010 9 am - 4 pm
Markland House, Flagler College, St. Augustine
Join FPAN staff for some summer fun and learn archaeology activities that are great for kids of all ages. Activities include: PB&J Excavation, Observation and Inference exercise, Classification, Underwater Archaeology, Art, Coquina at the Castillo, Cordage, and Atl-atl Antics. We'll endthe session with our very own Archaeology Olympics to get your ready for your own summer offerings.
Intended audience are summer camp counselors and homeschool teachers. Registration is $10 and does not include lunch. To register contact Amber at aweiss@flagler.edu or call 904-819-6498.
Project Archaeology Workshop
May22-23, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cumberland Island National Seashore
Teachers! Join us for a 1st in northeast Florida, a combined Florida/Georgia Project Archaeology workshop ON Cumberland Island. This two day offering includes hands-on, interactive activities using both Intrigue of the Past and the new Investigating Shelter materials. Registration is $10 and includes ferry, overnight lodging, dinner, and educational materials. For $15 more breakfast and lunch will be included. Registration is required and will fill up so don't wait! For more information see attached flier or email Amber at aweiss@flagler.edu or 904-816-6498.
Destination Archaeology!
Events and Activities for the Whole Family
Kingsley Plantation, Timucuan Preserve, Jacksonville
Directions to Kingsley Plantation
Discover First America: Legacies of La Florida
Series of Speakers Celebrating St. Augustine's 450th Commemoration
