Mason Island
Mason Island is a mangrove island located in the eastern part of Pine Island Sound about five miles northwest of … Continue
Where Did the Calusa Come From?
Visitors to the Calusa Heritage Trail often notice that the Calusa seem quite different from other Indian people in the … Continue
As We Learn, We Teach
Two new publications are in print as of April, 2019: a chapter by Karen Walker, Bill Marquardt, Lee Newsom, and … Continue
How Old Is That Gumbo Limbo Tree?
Our grounds host many spectacular Gumbo Limbo trees but the triple-trunked, massive beauty near the South Pasture area frequently evokes … Continue
Botanizing with Marc
Visitors to the Calusa Heritage Trail come for a variety of reasons—some to learn about the archaeology, some for the … Continue
Captiva Island Geology and Archaeology
Captiva Island is a barrier island of Pine Island Sound, connected to Sanibel Island by a bridge across Wulfert Channel. … Continue
Video Tour of Randell Research Center
Learn about the Calusa Heritage Trail, the shell mounds and waterways, and the archaeological research to understand and preserve the … Continue
Update: Calusa Island Monitoring
Around the world archaeologists and historians are documenting sea level rise impacts on archaeological and historical sites and creating projects … Continue
Gasparilla Island Geology, Archaeology, and History
Gasparilla Island rises north of Cayo Costa at Boca Grande Pass. It is part of the west-central barrier island chain … Continue
Free Books via Digital Access
In our work, we often consult Culture and Environment in the Domain of the Calusa, Monograph 1, edited by William … Continue