Event Details
Saturday, Apr 30, 2016
Mounds and Middens Tour
Time: 9:00 am til 11:30 am
Location: 139 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach
Description: The Destination Archaeology Resource Center (DARC) and Heritage Park & Cultural Center (HPCC) are partnering to host an urban hiking archaeological tour of ancient mounds built by prehistoric Native Americans in downtown Fort Walton Beach, FL on April 30, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Archaeology Works: Mounds and Middens is free and open to the public. Participants will meet at the Lazarus Education Center for a brief presentation inside the Indian Temple Mound Museum located at 139 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach at 9:30 a.m. and it will be followed by an urban hiking tour with a total distance of half a mile.
Why did ancient Floridians build large mound complexes thousands of years ago? What has archaeology taught us about these sites? How come some are still standing and others are gone? Come find out by joining DARC and HPCC for an urban hiking tour of some ancient Native American mounds in downtown Fort Walton Beach! We will talk about archaeological excavations of these sites and efforts to preserve and protect these non-renewable cultural resources.
FPAN is co-hosting this event.
Laurel Hill Arts and Heritage Festival
Time: 11:00 am til 3:00 pm
Location: Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church Yard, 8115 Fourth Ave., Laurel Hill
Description: Join this celebration of north Okaloosa County arts and heritage, including artists, crafters, heritage groups, classic cars and live musical performances. Food sales benefit Laurel Hill School and community outreach programs offered by the Laurel Hill and Crestview Presbyterian churches. Community programs and organizations, like the Florida Public Archaeology Network, will have great information about our local community!
This event is FREE and open to the public!
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FPAN is attending this event.
