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
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