What are They Doing?
In past newsletters we’ve reported on how essential the lightning whelk was for Calusa Indians. Recently, a photo of lightning … Continue
Calusa Island Update
There are few places in Southwest Florida where evidence of people of the Late Archaic period through modern times is … Continue
Making Connections
We know students participating in our Discovering the Calusa field trip to the Calusa Heritage Trail enjoy learning about archaeology, … Continue
The Calusa 5K
Hosted by the Pine Island Kiwanis Club at the Calusa Heritage Trail, the Calusa 5K took place on Saturday, January … Continue
Did the Calusa Have A “Great Fishery of Mullet”?
A hallmark of complex human societies is the existence of surplus foods. Surplus foods enable people, past and present, to … Continue
Osprey Nesting Update
In March of 2019 we announced that five osprey pair were incubating eggs in nests on our grounds and we … Continue
Last Parcel of Land on Mound Key Bought by Lee County
Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, appointed by the King of Spain to advance interests in Florida, set foot on Mound Key … Continue
The Woodpecker Story: An Indigenous Parable
In this short video by Into Nature Films, Florida Museum South Florida Archaeology Curator Emeritus William Marquardt describes the Calusa … Continue
New Flag Pole for Historic Post Office
It gives us great pleasure to announce the installation of a new flag pole at the Pineland Post Office, replacing … Continue
Impacts of Climate on the Life History of Clams
Clams are a popular food choice in Southwest Florida. Clam chowder, seafood pasta, stuffed clams – the delicious options are … Continue