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Visitor Quotes "It helped me in understanding the past. Surely more work needs to be done to fully understand Florida's past." "Kudos to you for a great day." "[Program was] helpful to feel a stronger connection to the local community." "I think knowledge of history, ecology, environment encourages respect for land use." "Young student volunteers are enthusiastic and appreciated." "I interpret local history and this is a missing chapter." "Captivating narrative." "Knowing its history gives me pride in my community." "Connecting to Black community and history is great!" "I am a 4th generation Floridian (since 1883) and am very interested in Florida's history. I am working with a multicultural ministry to African-American and Hispanic teenagers in Manatee County. I am FASCINATED with the multicultural history of this area. Thank you so much for bringing Dr. Brown to make this presentation." "Since I am black, [this is] history to teach my grandchildren." |
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March 11, 2006 Traces of Our Past drew an enthusiastic crowd to De Soto National Memorial. Archaeologists and historians presented fascinating glimpses into the dynamic and diverse history of the Manatee River area and then engaged the crowd in a lively discussion about hidden histories and how to pursue more research. In conjunction with the lectures, anthropology students from New College led walking tours to the Tabby House Ruins site. Participants expressed a great interest in seeing the physical remnants of this local history. "They were fascinated…and they all thought that it should be fully excavated. We've described the clues we have, but they want us to find out for sure." - New College student tour leader
"Canter brings alive contextual understanding of event and places in Manatee County." - public comment
"I am interested in Florida history not usually included in books." - public comment
"I hope this work continues and some of the history books get revised." - public comment
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Canter Brown captivates the audience as he sets the stage for understanding the forces at play along the Manatee River in the early 19th century, and the importance of the place called Angola.
Uzi Baram speaks on the importance of archaeology in finding hidden histories.
Margo Schwadron presents the multiple histories of De Soto Point.
