Event Details
Sunday, Oct 28, 2012
Canoe Paddle on the Hillsborough River
Time: 10:00 am til 12:30 pm
Location: USF Riverfront Park, Fletcher Ave., Tampa
Description: Hadrian Alegarbes, River Guide, will lead a canoe paddle on the river, putting in at USF Riverfront Park, Fletcher Ave., 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Topics covered will include: How Florida was found by "Lost" people, glaciers, how wild boar, maple trees, and Brazilian pepper end up here, and why you should be a crazy advocate for native plants. It is preferred that at least one participant per boat have experience steering a canoe. Please be prepared to listen and watch for beautiful things in a quiet, natural environment. *Space is limited; registration is required.
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"Tampa Underground" Historic Cemetery Tour
Time: 4:00 pm til 5:00 pm
Location: Oaklawn Cemetery. 606 E. Harrison St. (Morgan and Harrison Streets, Downtown Tampa
Description: Tampa Historical Society’s annual Gothic Graveyard Walk at Oaklawn (c.1850) is justifiably famous. Join “ghosts” from the City’s early history at this graveyard, where the wealthy and ne’er do well lie side by side. Learn why Oaklawn is significant in graveyard development in America, and experience a crosssection of the early town: pirates, veterans of seven wars, yellow fever victims, 13 mayors of the City, slaves, murderers, and Tampa bluebloods. Due to the popularity of the Gothic Graveyard Walk, it is scheduled on two dates this year.
All Tours are led by an actor-historian in period dress. Photography is encouraged. Sorry, but audio- or videotaping is not permitted. Tours are suitable for adults and children from age 8. Please wear sensible walking shoes (no flip flops or open sandals, due to uneven terrain and fire ants) and dress for the weather.
All historic cemetery tours are one hour, 4:00 – 5:00 pm on the scheduled date
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FPAN is posting this event as a courtesy, we will neither be hosting nor attending this event.
