Archaeology Day in Blountstown

Archaeology Day

EXPERIENCE THE PAST: PUBLIC ARCHAEOLOGY DAY TO TAKE PLACE AT PANHANDLE PIONEER SETTLEMENT, Blountstown, FL

Organizations throughout the panhandle are teaming up for a fun-filled day of activities to educate the public about archaeological and historical resources.

The Florida Public Archaeology Network, University of West Florida, the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement and the Panhandle Archaeological Society at Tallahassee will host a Public Archaeology Day at the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement from 12 to 5 p.m. on Sept. 8th. The Panhandle Pioneer Settlement is located in Sam Atkins Park in Blountstown, Fla.

Archaeologists will be on-hand to provide general information about archaeology, historic preservation, and heritage tourism, as well as identify artifacts from the public’s personal collections. They will also bring authentic artifacts to share. Additionally, there will be craftsmen, vendors, and hands-on activities and old time games for children.
Have your personal artifact collections identified by archaeologist!
This event is free and open to the public!
For more information, contact FPAN Outreach Coordinator, Barbara Hines, RPA, at bhines@uwf.edu or the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement at info@ppmuseum.org.

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