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Homeschool - Archaeology Manatee Mineral Springs

Wednesday, March 2, 2011 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (ET)

Bradenton, FL

Homeschool - Archaeology Manatee Mineral Springs

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This is the 4th in our HOMESCHOOL Field Trip Series

for the 2010-11 School Year!

Wednesday March 2, 2011 at Manatee Mineral Springs in Bradenton

9:30 am - Noon

Archaeology - Simulated Dig, Mapping & Settlement History

Learn archaeological methods, mapping skills, and take a walking tour around this community's earliest neighborhood. 

  • This was the site of a very important fresh water source: first for Native Americans, then the pioneer settlers of Manatee. 
  • Discover how the water source and it's location near the Manatee River shaped the history of the area. 
  • Learn how the mineral spring affects the watershed and drainage even though it is now capped off.

After the field trip you may wish to drive across Manatee Avenue and walk through Manatee Historical Village (free!) for more examples of ealry architecture. 

There are picnic tables available at both locations.

All equipment and supplies will be provided.

Be sure to list children's names and ages on your ticket application.

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Manatee Mineral Springs
1306 2nd Avenue East
Bradenton, FL 34208

Wednesday, March 2, 2011 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (ET)


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