Archaeology Day

Saturday, 3/17/2012

10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Free with Estate admission

The Deering Estate at Cutler will host the 2011 "Archaeology Day" on Saturday, March 17, 2012. Activities and programs for the entire family will be held from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm including educational activities, expert lectures and walking tours of the historic Tekesta Trail.

Guests can also enjoy the fine art photography exhibit “Sacred Sites” with Artist in Residence Thomas Daniel Burnikel. The exhibit features a photo documentary of sites in South Florida.

Schedule of events for Archaeology Day on Saturday, March 17th:

10:00 am - 3:00 pm: Book Nook by the Bay “Archaeology”
In collaboration with the Miami-Dade Public Library System & Lynne Hudgins, Nature's Natives. Enjoy family story time, on-site eco-arts and crafts, science programs and more!

10:30 am: Walking Tour of the Tekesta Trail
Take a walking tour of the Tekesta Trail and examine Tekesta Indian artifacts – rare reminders of a long vanished culture and a connection to our ancient past.

12:00 pm:
1st lecture (45 minutes with time for Q&A after).
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1:00 pm:
2nd lecture (45 minutes with time for Q&A after).
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2:00 pm:
3rd lecture (45 minutes with time for Q&A after).
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3:30 pm Walking Tour of the Tekesta Trail
Take a walking tour of the Tekesta Trail and examine Tekesta Indian artifacts – rare reminders of a long vanished culture and a connection to our ancient past.