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Public Archaeology activities this month

Archaeology Day at the Bronson-Mulholland House Sat March 22, 10a.m.-4p.m. Bronson-Mulholland House, Palatka Join the Florida Public Archaeology Network, the Putnam County Historical Society, and the Bronson-Mulholland House for a day celebrating Florida Archaeology Month. Come learn about the people who lived in Florida 12,000 years ago and how archaeologists study them.

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School Districts replace FCAT

Florida Department of Education Commissioner Pam Stewart announced to Historic City News today that a new test has been selected to replace the FCAT 2.0 exams beginning with the 2014-15 school year; continuing historic steps to ensure all Florida children have the opportunity to succeed.

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Leadership St Johns to host Volunteer Expo

Leadership St Johns Class of 2014 announced to Historic City News that they will host the first annual community Volunteer Expo; featuring exhibitor booths, food vendors, live music and even special prize giveaways, on April 12th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the St Augustine Beach Pier Park.

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Marriage Licenses Applications – 3/16/2014

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Local archaeologist defends history of Fort Caroline

LOCAL ARCHAEOLOGIST DEFENDS HISTORY OF FORT CAROLINE La Floride Francaise: Florida, France, and the Francophone World By Shannon O’Neil Special to Historic City News St Augustine Lighthouse Archaeologist, Chuck Meide, told Historic City News that he traveled to Tallahassee recently to challenge claims by scholars, Fletcher Crowe and Anita Spring, that French-occupied Ft Caroline is…

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Women of Strength: Past, Present, and Future

Women of Strength: Past, Present, and Future By Michael Isam Special to Historic City News The theme for the 14th annual International Women’s Day Celebration, sponsored by the Enterprising Women’s Leadership Institute, was “Women of Strength: Past, Present and Future”, according to a report filed by Historic City News special features contributor, Michael Isam.

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