Event Details

A Look at Florida's Ancient Past

Time: 10:00 am til 12:30 pm

Location: Trout Lake Nature Center: 520 E CR 44, Eustis Fl. 32726

Description: Presenter - Kevin Gidusko, Florida Public Archaeology Network

Trout Lake Nature Center invites individuals who enjoy learning about Central Florida’s natural world to join them on Jan 21st at 10 am to 12:30 pm for a look into the distant past. Kevin Gidusko with the Florida Public Archeology Network will present three segments on Florida’s ancient history.

Prehistoric Peninsula:
Florida and its inhabitants have changed dramatically throughout the course of time. The landmass has risen from the sea, expanded and shrunk; megladon, mammoth, and more once swam in the seas or walked the land; there were native people who lived here before the Seminole, before the Timucua. Mr. Gidusko will give us a brief overview of what archeologist and geologist believe to be the story of Florida’s past.

Prehistoric Toolbox: Examination of Native American Tools and Weapons
Native Americans in Florida were extremely resourceful using all elements of their environment for survival: from shark tooth atlatls to whelk shelled hammers. Some tools were rough but functional; some had added decorations for beauty or perhaps religious significance.

Atlatl Antics – If asked to visualize a pre-hi

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FPAN is co-hosting this event.