International Archaeology Day is October 18

Florida Public Archaeology Network has invited all Historic City News readers to join them as they celebrate International Archaeology Day all month long with lots of great events; including two right here in St Augustine.

The schedule promises a little bit of everything, including presentations, workshops and a bar crawl.

We look forward to seeing you out there!

Oct 8 at 10:30 am – Seminole War Sites: An Archaeological Perspective” at Ponce Inlet Town Hall

Oct 16 at 6pm – “Historic Cemeteries as Outdoor Museums” talk at the Daytona Beach Library

Oct 18, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm
How did prehistoric Floridians use animals to adapt to their environment? Join us to learn how they used shells, bones, hides, teeth and more to create tools, houses and hunting and fishing kits. The cost of the workshop is $10 and includes the presentation and hands-on activities. To register, contact Ryan at 904-669-3800 or rharke@flagler.edu.

Oct 23, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at La Herencia Café on Aviles Street
Join us for the second annual International Archaeology Day Bar Crawl of St Augustine and learn about important archaeological sites, from the oldest street in America to a 19th century Minorcan tavern — all while enjoying a cold beverage at four of the city’s finest bars. For questions or RSVP, please contact Emily Jane at 904-392-7874 or emurray@flagler.edu.

Oct 25 from 10-4 – Tomoka Fest at Tomoka State Park