Historic Spanish Point would like to invite you to experience the scientific process of archaeological analysis. On Friday afternoons in February from 1:00pm-4:00pm Historic Spanish Point staff and volunteers will partner with members of Timesifters to process displaced midden material from the Chapel Midden. The Chapel Midden is an eastern extension of the Shell Ridge dating from approximately 300B.C.E.-300C.E or early – middle Manasota period. It is part of the larger Palmer Site (8SO2) that also includes a burial mound and an Archaic Shell Ring. New discoveries will be made as we sift, sort, identify, and catalog the remnants of this fascinating culture. Shell tools, pottery, faunal material, bone pins, ochre, and charcoal samples are just some of the exciting artifacts that will be processed for future research.  All of the processed material will be housed as part of the collection here at Historic Spanish Point providing a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the pre-Columbian inhabitants. Join us during this unique hands-on experience that will provide a lasting contribution to the archaeological record within this region. Reservations are required. Please contact Kara Pallin, Program Director at kara@historicspanishpoint.org or 941-966-5214 Ext. 260 for more information and to make your reservation.

FEBRUARY 8 Annual Luncheon: Pearls and Palate Pleasers

FEBRUARY 18 Pups at the Point

FEBRUARY 25 Hands On History: At Point Cottage learn about Historic Spanish Point’s pioneers by handling everyday items and tools the pioneers used, try on a pioneer costume, and make a craft to take home. 10am to 2pm only.  

MARCH 1-31 FLORIDA ARCHAEOLOGY MONTH: Florida's Involvement in the Civil War

MARCH 12-16 Spring Break Camp for kids ages 6-11 (Archaeology theme) 8:30am to 1:30pm Price TBD

MARCH 12-16 Historic Spanish Point Land and Sea Photo Contest, part of Explore Sarasota's Waters Beyond the Beaches

MARCH 17 Pups at the Point

MARCH 31 Hands On History: At the Children’s Dig Site learn about archaeology and prehistory by trying tools and techniques used by archaeologists in the field, fill out an archaeology journal of your findings to take home. 10am to 2pm only. 

APRIL 8 Easter (Museum closed)

APRIL (date TBA) Members Celebration and Annual Meeting

APRIL 21 Pups at the Point

APRIL 22 Earth Day

APRIL 28 Hands On History: At the Children’s Dig Site learn about archaeology and prehistory by trying tools and techniques used by archaeologists in the field, fill out an archaeology journal of your findings to take home. 10am to 2pm only.

MAY 1-31 May Magic! Free Admission for our members at selected local museums.

JUNE 1-30 EXPLORAVENTURES!

JUNE & JULY Summer Adventures Youth Day Camps