Learn about the culture and history of the Calusa Indians at the Calusa Heritage Trail and experience the artistic spirit of Pine Island during the “Art, Authors and Archaeology, Florida’s Creative Coast Weekend” Jan. 11-12. The Florida Museum’s Randell Center site will host a portion of the weekend events.
Jan. 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Calusa Indian Heritage Trial visitors of all ages can enjoy guided walking, boat and ghost tours, screening of archaeological artifacts and learn to make cast nets, fans, braided rope and clay pots the way the Calusa did thousands of years ago. Guests also have the opportunity to learn about the unique technique of paper casting while children can paint their own Calusa masks, learn to toss the atlatl, make small pinch pots and participate in educational archaeological activities, for example carbon-14 dating with chocolate chip cookies and M&Ms.
Beginning at 5 p.m. on Jan. 12, visitors can enjoy a bonfire and flute music by eight-time Emmy Award-winning composer and flutist Kat Epple, accompanied by the drums of Nathan Dyke. Visitors are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets and enjoy a peaceful evening under the stars on Pine Island. Food and beverages will be sold all day.
For a complete list of activities, visit http://www.floridascreativecoast.com or contact Lisa Benton, (239) 283-4842, or [email protected].
From the University of Florida, Inside UF.
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