Florida Public Archaeology Network - Northwest Region

09/02/2026

Our New Graduate Assistant!

Raleigh just moved down to Pensacola from the West Georgia area, but she's no stranger to public archaeology! She was the education outreach assistant at the Antonio J. Waring, Jr. Center for Public Archaeology in 2025 and has presented research several times on public archaeology methods and practices. She's excited to get involved with FPAN and continue learning about public archaeology while meeting and engaging with new communities!

09/01/2026

Are you a trained Scout for HMS Florida? If so, don't miss our next Heritage Monitoring Scouts Meet-Up on Wednesday, September 9th from 9-12!

HMS Florida is our community science program, where we visit various cultural sites, like cemeteries, archaeological sites, and historic structures, to document any changes or threats to the site. Scouts play a huge part in making sure that Florida's cultural heritage is safeguarded and preserved! We can't wait to see our Scouts out there to monitor our next site!

For more information on our Scout Meet-Up, visit our website at https://buff.ly/3Uw3iPo
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08/21/2026

Today marks the first annual UNESCO International Day of Underwater Cultural Heritage! 🌊🌊

This day celebrates the essential contribution of underwater cultural heritage to science, education and the cultural identity of peoples, and all those who dedicate their time to its protection.

Tune in to UNESCO's livestream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0CYfHyehd8

Or visit their website to learn more: https://www.unesco.org/en/days/underwater-cultural-heritage

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

08/18/2026

Don't miss the next Virtual Cafecito Lecture this Friday at 10 am with archaeologist Dr. Jonathan Rodriguez. He will share his community-based archaeological research exploring Maroon settlements in Dominica and the search for Chief Jacko’s camp.

Register here: https://fau-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/KMXjoeyiRXaOYWKc2BX_QQ

08/17/2026

Our new fall semester hours in our museum, Destination Archaeology Resource Center, start today!

Come see us on Monday-Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm to learn more about your local archaeology.

08/12/2026

Join our friends from Florida Public Archaeology Network - Northeast & East Central Regions for the next ArchaeoBootCamp Program!

This program is geared toward college students interested in pursuing archaeology or those who would like to learn more about the field before committing to a full field school. This free program takes place over the course of three weekends, where students will learn valuable skills in Site Documentation and Mapping, Noninvasive Survey Methods, and Artifact Analysis.

Learn more and register here: https://www.fpan.us/projects/bootcamp/

08/06/2026

Check out the latest edition of our newsletter, Archaeology Digs!

Learn more about upcoming events, highlights from our work, and our latest Revolutionary Archaeology segment featuring the British Well on the Colonial Archaeological Trail: https://buff.ly/6WBUsNN

If you'd like to receive Archaeology Digs direct to your inbox, you can subscribe on our website: https://buff.ly/dxc9Nww

08/05/2026

Want to get involved in archaeology and not sure where to start? With FPAN, there are multiple ways to participate in local archaeology, and you can even bring your friends or family, too!

If you are interested in getting out in the field and seeing historic sites, sign up for the Heritage Monitoring Scouts program so that you can help protect sites at risk from environmental and human-caused threats. Scouts have the opportunity to travel to different archaeological sites, cemeteries, and historic buildings all across their region of Florida and help gather information about the conditions of these sites!

We also have volunteer opportunities in our Volunteer Archaeology Lab, where you can get hands-on experience with sorting artifacts and handling archaeological collections excavated from sites in Northwest Florida.

Be sure to sign up for these programs here: https://buff.ly/MBsbPlf

07/31/2026

There is just one week left until the Tidally United Summit in St. Augustine!

We'll be celebrating 10 years of Heritage Monitoring Scouts with presentations highlighting work and partnerships throughout the state. If you can't make it in person, join us on Zoom!

Learn more on our website: https://www.fpan.us/projects/tidally-united-summit-2026