Florida Public Archaeology Network - Southwest Region

06/18/2026

On June 15, 1569, Fort Anton de Carlos was abandoned.

Built by the Spanish on Mound Key in 1566, the fort reflected the troubled and temporary alliance between the Spanish and the Calusa, the most powerful Native American tribe in southwest Florida. A series of attacks and reprisals by both sides ultimately resulted in the island’s abandonment by the Calusa and the Spanish not long after.

The Calusa would nonetheless demonstrate a resiliency not often matched by other southeastern tribal societies and continue to exist into the 18th century.

To learn more about the archaeology that revealed Fort Anton de Carlos, visit https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/spanish-fort-on-mound-key/ or check out the new local history collection at Mid-County Regional Library for a selection of books on the Calusa and the Spanish period in Florida.

06/10/2026

Unearth a Summer of Archaeology with FPAN South!☀️🌊

Check out all the archaeology library programs across South Florida and more by reading this month’s issue of “Dig This!” FPAN Southeast/Southwest E-Newsletter.

➡️ Read it here: http://bit.ly/3RQxDIm

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05/27/2026

05/21/2026

What is community-engaged research? ☕️

Community-engaged research is a collaborative approach where researchers work *with* communities rather than simply studying them from the outside. It values lived experiences, local knowledge, trust-building, and community participation throughout the research process.

Join us for our next Virtual Cafecito Lecture featuring Dr. Margarita Hernandez as she discusses “The Latiné Immigration and Health Study (LIHS)” and how community-centered research can help us better understand the relationship between immigration-related stress, social support, mental health, and wellbeing.

📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM EDT / 10:00 AM CT
💻 Zoom — Link in Bio

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¿Qué es la investigación participativa comunitaria? ☕️

Es un enfoque colaborativo donde investigatores y comunidades trabajan juntes durante todo el proceso de investigación. Este tipo de investigación valora las experiencias vividas, el conocimiento comunitario y la construcción de relaciones de confianza para comprender mejor distintos temas sociales y de salud.

Acompáñanos junto a la Dra. Margarita Hernandez en este Virtual Cafecito Lecture para aprender más sobre cómo este enfoque puede apoyar el bienestar y visibilizar las experiencias de comunidades inmigrantes latinés en los Estados Unidos.
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05/20/2026

Why is Florida’s Emancipation Day different?

Today, May 20th, we honor the resilience, courage, and strength of those who fought for freedom and justice in Florida.

Florida’s Emancipation Day commemorates the day in 1865 when the Emancipation Proclamation was finally announced in Tallahassee, effectively ending slavery in the state — two years after President Abraham Lincoln first issued the proclamation. This historic moment marked a new beginning for thousands of formerly enslaved African Americans across Florida.

Emancipation Day reminds us that the pursuit of freedom is an ongoing journey, and that these histories continue to shape our communities today.

Learn more by visiting and coastaleritageatrisk.com

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¿Por qué el Día de la Emancipación en Florida es diferente?

Hoy, 20 de mayo, honramos la resiliencia, valentía y fortaleza de quienes lucharon por la libertad, la justicia y la igualdad en Florida.

El Día de la Emancipación en Florida conmemora el día en 1865 en que finalmente se anunció la Proclamación de Emancipación en Tallahassee, poniendo fin oficialmente a la esclavitud en el estado — dos años después de que el presidente Abraham Lincoln emitiera la proclamación. Este momento histórico marcó un nuevo comienzo para miles de afroamericanos anteriormente esclavizados en Florida.

El Día de la Emancipación nos recuerda que la lucha por la libertad continúa, y que estas historias siguen formando parte de nuestras comunidades hoy.

Conoce más en y coastalheritageatrisk.org
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05/18/2026

05/14/2026

05/13/2026

Help preserve local history this Saturday in Miami! 🪦

Join us for Miami-Dade County’s first hosted Cemetery Clean-Up and a day of community-centered activities focused on honoring and protecting historic cemeteries.

Learn cemetery preservation best practices, record oral histories, connect with local organizations, and take part in hands-on preservation efforts at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery.

📍 Jefferson Reaves Sr. Park Community Center
🕛 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🚐 Shuttle transportation to Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery available

🔗 More information on our website

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¡Ayúdanos a preservar la historia local este sábado en Miami! 🪦

Únete a la primera limpieza comunitaria de cementerios organizada en Miami-Dade y participa en un día de actividades enfocadas en honrar y proteger cementerios históricos.

Aprende mejores prácticas para la preservación de cementerios, participa en la grabación de historias orales, conecta con organizaciones locales y forma parte de esfuerzos comunitarios de preservación en Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery.

📍 Jefferson Reaves Sr. Park Community Center
🕛 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🚐 Transporte disponible hacia Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery

🔗 Más información en nuestra pág. web

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Ede prezève istwa lokal samdi sa a nan Miami! 🪦

Vin patisipe nan premye aktivite netwayaj simityè kominotè Miami-Dade la ansanm ak yon jounen aktivite kominotè ki konsantre sou onore ak pwoteje simityè istorik yo.

Aprann pi bon pratik pou prezèvasyon simityè yo, ede anrejistre istwa oral yo, konekte ak òganizasyon lokal yo, epi patisipe nan efò prezèvasyon kominotè nan Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery.

📍 Jefferson Reaves Sr. Park Community Center
🕛 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🚐 Transpò disponib pou Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery

🔗 Plis enfòmasyon nan lyen ki nan bio nou an.
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05/13/2026

In 2016, FPAN hosted the inaugural Tidally United Summit in St. Augustine and celebrated the launch of the HMS Florida program. To honor those events, we are hosting a 10th-anniversary Tidally United Summit at Flagler College! Save the date for August 7th and keep an eye out for more details to come!