The latest issue of the Florida Anthropologist focuses on the Archaeology of Western Palm Beach County!
Western Palm Beach County Featured!
Next Event:
Florida Indians in Cuba: an archaeological project in Guanabacoa
Presented by archaeologist Odlanyer Hernandez-de-Lara
March 26, 2020 at 6 PM at the Palm Beach County Library : 3650 Summit Blvd. West Palm Beach 33406
From the beginning of 16th century to 1823, Florida Indians were transported or migrated to Cuba as a result of different socio-political scenarios. The transfer of Florida to United States in 1821 ended this process, with the final royally-funded Creek delegation arriving in 1823. Historical documents refer that most of the Indian families from Florida settled in the Indian Town of Guanabacoa, east of Havana, but no material evidence had been encountered until now, when the Gabinete de Arqueología de La Habana and Archaeological and Historical Conservancy joined efforts in a new archaeological project. Here I will present the results of the recent fieldwork in Guanabacoa, which was focused on the oldest known area of the town, where the first church and cemetery were located. Significant archaeological materials were found, including an artifact associated with the Florida Indians, providing the first archaeological evidence of their presence in Guanabacoa.
Belle Glade Culture Featured!
COVER ARTIST: Merald Clark.
Internship Opportunity
Historic Preservation/ Archaeology
Christian Davenport, M.A., RPA
Historic Preservation Officer and Archaeologist
Archaeology is responsible for identifying, protecting, and promoting cultural resources (archaeological and historic structures), throughout unincorporated Palm Beach County. These goals are achieved through the formulation and administration of the County’s historic preservation ordinances. This Section of the County’s Planning Division coordinates and, advises local governments and other organizations regarding cultural resource management (CRM) issues. Chris Davenport is also the staff liaison to the County’s Historic Resource Review Board (HRRB). This Section has an education component consisting of public outreach events and an internship program. Find out more about Palm Beach County’s Archaeology Section through the links below.
