From Pre-Columbian burial mounds built by Indigenous people to the Castillo de San Marco constructed in St. Augustine by the Spanish, Man left an early mark on the landscape of Florida. Five flags have flown over Florida and statehood came in 1845. Eventually the territorial forts and Seminole chickee huts gave way in the late…
From Pre-Columbian burial mounds built by Indigenous people to the Castillo de San Marco constructed in St. Augustine by the Spanish, Man left an early mark on the landscape of Florida. Five flags have flown over Florida and statehood came in 1845. Eventually the territorial forts and Seminole chickee huts gave way in the late…
First Dive will explore some of the pivotal points of sponge diving history, from the first sponge divers of ancient times to the introduction of mechanized diving and its arrival here in Tarpon Springs. Also featured in this presentation will be a display of historic sponge diving helmets, including helmets made by the three helmet…
Meet internationally acclaimed Tarpon Springs artist Christopher Still, whose detailed compositions contain multiple levels of symbolism and historic references. He is known for realistic works featuring the history and natural beauty of Florida, captured in landscapes, still lifes, and portraits. Join Christopher Still for an informative presentation featuring his original artworks, larger-than-life giclees, and collections…
