Event Details
Saturday, Mar 2, 2019
Archaeology Day at the Deering Estate
Time: 10:00 am til 4:00 pm
Location: Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33157
Description: In celebration of the 2019 Florida Archaeology Month, “Making Collections Accessible,” and the 90th anniversary of Miami-Dade Parks, the Deering Estate will host its 7th annual Archaeology Day on Saturday, March 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Programs for the entire family include a variety of hands-on activities and walking tours of the Estate’s unique natural areas. General admission for adults is reduced to $10 and children (ages 4-14) $7.
Every March, statewide programs and events celebrating Florida Archaeology Month are designed to encourage Floridians and visitors to learn more about the archaeology and history of the state, and to preserve these important parts of Florida’s rich cultural heritage. This year’s theme is dedicated to giving the general public access to historical information and artifacts.
Florida Archaeology Month is coordinated by the Florida Anthropological Society, and supported by the Department of State, Division of Historical Resources. Additional sponsors for 2019 include the Florida Archaeological Council, Florida Public Archaeology Network, state and local museums, historical commissions, libraries, and public and private school systems.
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FPAN is participating in this event.
