Documenting the 1614 Spanish Attack on the Calusa Realm
It is well known that the power and reach of the Calusa chiefdom constantly thwarted Spanish colonial ambitions to control … Continue
Perspective: Hurricanes, the Calusa, and what we can learn
The southwest coast of Florida boasts one of the longest and most enduring histories of coastal lifeways in North America. … Continue
Getting to Know Us: Jim Niehaus
The Florida Museum’s Randell Research Center is not only home to the Calusa Heritage Trail at the renown Pineland archaeological … Continue
Spotlight from the Calusa Heritage Trail: Summer 2025
Hello from the Calusa Heritage Trail! As the long days of summer are wrapping up for some, here on Pine … Continue
Humans, Heritage, and Hurricanes on Pine Island, Florida
This past spring, the UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute (TESI) and the Florida Museum of Natural History’s Randell Research Center … Continue
Pine Island Community: Summer 2025
We had a great time representing the RRC at the Pine Island July 4th Parade! It was a very rainy … Continue
RRC and Calusa Heritage Trail to temporarily close for renovation project
The Calusa Heritage Trail is open to the public! We are thrilled to announce that the Calusa Heritage Trail is … Continue
Building Connections: Archaeology, Stewardship and Public Engagement at the RRC
This past spring, the Florida Museum Randell Research Center (RRC) hosted a two-part lecture series, paired with volunteer enrichment and … Continue
Getting to Know Us: Christy Rau
The Florida Museum’s Randell Research Center (RRC), Calusa Heritage Trail, and Pineland are all remarkable for many reasons, including the … Continue
The Calusa and Randell Research Center: An introduction
For nearly 30 years, the Florida Museum’s Randell Research Center (RRC) has worked to research, teach, and conserve the Calusa … Continue