History and Archaeology in the Florida Panhandle
Heritage tourism is one of the fastest growing segments of the tourism industry. This presentation discusses the economic, as well as other benefits of historic preservation and heritage tourism. Great for groups considering heritage tourism projects.
Presented by:
The Staff of the North Central Region
Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN)
Submit a Speaker Request Form:
http://fpan.us/ncrc/presentations.php
This presentation provides information on how historic cemeteries can be used in research and what information they can provide. It also touches on the basics of how to properly clean and maintain historic cemeteries. It also touches on some of the meanings of common symbols that you find in historic cemeteries. The presentation also provides resources for locating professional curators and conservators to assist with historic cemetery restoration.
Presented by:
The Staff of the North Central Region
Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN)
Submit a Speaker Request Form:
http://fpan.us/ncrc/presentations.php
This presentation teaches the audience about the different culture periods in Florida’s prehistory, from Paleoindian times through the Historic Period. This presentation uses basic terms and is easy to understand. It is a fun presentation that is appropriate for both children and adults.
Presented by:
The Staff of the North Central Region
Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN)
Submit a Speaker Request Form:
http://fpan.us/ncrc/presentations.php
This presentation focuses on the basics of archaeology, including what archaeologists do and how they do it in such a way that it is easily understandable. This presentation can be tailored so that it suits younger and older students, and it can be combined with a hands-on activity as well.
Presented by:
The Staff of the North Central Region
Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN)
Submit a Speaker Request Form:
http://fpan.us/ncrc/presentations.php
Today when we think of technology we think of cell phones and computers, but what technology did Native Americans in Florida use to survive? This presentation discusses just that! We even have some replica tools that students can hold and touch to get a real feel for how these tools would have been used!
Presented by:
The Staff of the North Central Region
Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN)
Submit a Speaker Request Form:
http://fpan.us/ncrc/presentations.php
This presentation will tell the stories of many of the people who sailed on the HMS Titanic in April 1912 and why some survived and others didn’t. The stories involve people across the broad spectrum, including First Class, Second Class, and Third Class passengers as well as the officers and crew.
Presented by:
Judy DeBolt
judy.debolt@gmail.com
850-477-3294
As most people know, the maiden voyage of HMS Titanic was also the last voyage of the ship. This presentation tells the story of the ship’s tragic voyage and sinking.
Presented by:
Judy DeBolt
judy.debolt@gmail.com
850-477-3294
This presentation tells the story of the HMS Titanic from its conception through its construction.
Presented by:
Judy DeBolt
judy.debolt@gmail.com
850-477-3294
David O. Selznick produced one of the greatest films of all time, but he didn’t do it alone. This presentation will take you behind the scenes for a look at the men who helped Selznick with the production of the movie.
Presented by:
Judy DeBolt
judy.debolt@gmail.com
850-477-3294
The film Gone with the Wind premiered in Atlanta, Georgia, on December 15, 1939. This presentation will take you there!
Presented by:
Judy DeBolt
judy.debolt@gmail.com
850-477-3294