Cedar Key Historical Museum
A brief walk through of the 2 historic buildings that house this collection that barely escaped the most recent Hurricane.
Smithsonian Museum in Cedar Key FL - Huge Hit
The Smithsonian's
Museum On Main Street
The Way We Worked
September 13 to October 25 2014
The Way We Worked has been made possible in Cedar Key, Florida by the Florida Humanities council.
MoMS in Cedar Key Florida a Big Hit
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This exhibit is in place to make you “Think About It” – Think about all of the different places you have worked. Consider how those workplace environments affected your work. Imagine the darkness of a coal mine, the fierce winds atop a skyscraper, the heat of a foundry against your skin, or the noises and bustle of a hospital. Americans works nearly everywhere. Every workplace brings different experiences and challenges. Where we work affects when we work, with whom we work, and the way we work. “Think About It”
Many enthusiastic visitors are being drawn to Cedar Key to experience MoMS. Museum on Main Street.
The Way We Worked is a Museum on Main Street project developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, adapted from an original exhibition from the national Archives.
he Way We Worked Museum on Main Street A partnership of the Smithsonian Institution and State Humanities Councils nationwide in service to America Museum on Main Street A partnership of the Smithsonian Institution and State Humanities Councils nationwide in service to America
Bob Gross Archaeology in Brevard
You are watching an interview of Robert “Bob” Gross, who was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1950 and moved to the Melbourne, Florida neighborhood known as the “Bluff” in 1958. As a young boy, Bob was introduced to the world of archaeology when his neighbor pointed him in the direction of a nearby Indian mound. It was there that he discovered an antique, iron hinge, which became the beginning of his lifelong fascination with the field. He later pursued a degree in archaeology from the University of Florida and has participated in numerous archaeological excavations. In this interview, Bob conveys his personal experiences, as well as provides context to the rich history of archaeology in Brevard County. Included in this interview is a synopsis of important archaeological events, including evidence of Native Americans as the first excavators of local sites, the destruction of shell mounds to pave local roads, the arrival of notable archaeologists from Amherst College and the Smithsonian Institute, and even a WPA project created to excavate local areas.
Other topics include local sites of interest including the Melbourne Bone Beds, the Windover Site, and numerous regional Indian mounds. Furthermore, Bob discusses the dangers facing sites today such as looting, rising sea levels, and urbanization. Bob also provides his insight into the county’s responsibility regarding protecting local sites, and what he hopes for the future of archaeology in the county.
Bob’s impressive resume working with local and regional groups includes: being a past and present member of the Indian River Anthropological Society, a lifetime member of the Florida Anthropological Society, Board of Directors member, Archive Committee Chair, and lifetime member of the Southeastern Archaeological Conference, a founding director and lifetime member of the South Brevard Historical Society, as well as a past Chairperson of the Brevard County Historical Commission. Presently, Bob continues to do work for numerous local archaeological and historical organizations in Brevard County.
Interviewer: Heather Pierce
Cameraman/Producer: Jeff Thompson
For transcripts of videos and more information, please visit our website at: brevardfl.gov/HistoricalCommission/OralHistoryProject
Flagler's Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad: 100th Anniversary
On Jan. 22, 2012, the Florida Keys & Key West celebrated the centennial anniversary of the completion of Henry Flagler's Over-Sea Railroad with a parade, exhibit opening and other festivities — exactly 100 years after the first train arrived in Key West from the Florida mainland. The centennial parade ended at the Key West Museum of Art & History at the Custom House, where crowds applauded as a Henry Flagler re-enactor delivered portions of a speech the railroad baron gave 100 years ago. The night before, Keys residents in Flagler-era costumes gathered for a gala ball at the Casa Marina, an oceanfront resort conceived by Flagler in the early 1900s and built to accommodate the Over-Sea Railroad's elite passengers.
Travel Coffee Break (#tcbhoa) Wed 23 Jan 2013 - No. 33 (Florida)
This edition was about Florida. It is a significant year for Florida - the 500th anniversary of its discovery by Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de Leon who landed on 2nd April 1513, and the state will be celebrating its birthday throughout the year.
I was joined by Jo Thomas representing Florida Keys & Key West; Claire Barrett representing VisitFlorida; travel writer Peter Morrell from The Cultural Voyager website; Joanne Hunt who manages Visit Florida's Facebook page; and Susan Estler, VP of Marketing for Panama City Beach.
We talked about the way Florida uses social media and its team of 'Florida Insider' bloggers who talk about specific aspects, activities and interests in Florida. We talked about how VisitFlorida was able to use social media to get the message across during the Gulf Oil spill disaster, that the beaches had recovered and the reality on the ground was not anything like as bad as the news images suggested.
Susan talked about the beaches around Panama City and the 'panhandle' in NW Florida, and how it is an area largely unknown to British tourists unless they stumble across it on a road trip, eg. around the coast from Florida to New Orleans.
(14:55) Peter talked about his recent trip around St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Fort Myers, and also the Fort Lauderdale & Miami area. His focus was on the cultural aspects of those places - orchestras, music festivals, museums, art galleries, etc.
(18:40) Jo Thomas talked about the artists in Key West and art events and galleries on Islamorada. She mentioned one artist who took photos of the Vandenberg wreck, which led us to talk about scuba diving around Florida and dive wreck attractions.
(23:25) Claire talked about the tourism hotspots of Florida and the areas that most overseas visitors don't visit so much that VisitFlorida is trying to highlight, such as the Ocala National Forest in central Florida, the Apalachicola National Forest in NW Florida and places like St Augustine in northern Florida and Cedar Key off West Florida.
(25:00) We talked about Juan Ponce de Leon's landing in NE Florida and the programme of events taking place around Florida and where you can find information online. We talked about the Heritage Trails that visitors can follow around Florida, and Juan Ponce de Leon's association with the legend of the fountain of youth.
(31:16) We mentioned the new $100m exhibition hall at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor where the space shuttle Atlantis will be the centrepiece when it opens in July.
(35:25) Susan talked about cultural influences in NW Florida and events such as their Senior Prom, Spring Break, jazz festival, seafood festival and concerts.
(38:55) We talked about the significance of 'snowbirds' and how they fit into the culture of Florida. I mentioned Lisa Lubin's recent blog post about her childhood memories of visiting her 'snowbird' grandparents in Florida.
(43:10) We talked about food, food festivals and food influences in Florida.
(46:00) I mentioned the influx of Spanish-speaking visitors that Viva500 is expected to trigger this year.
(48:25) We listed our key recommendations for visitors to Florida this year.... Peter talked about Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, and Village of the Arts in Bradenton. Claire mentioned Beano Point in Bradenton. Jo talked about events on the Keys like the Hemmingway festival and the underwater music festival, and the launch of the Bogart Film Festival on Key Largo. Joanne talked about the colonial quarter being opened up in St Augustine in March to mark the Viva500 celebrations. And Susan just suggested that people explore her part of NW Florida.
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Florida Remembers
Florida Remembers is a collection of eleven documentaries about the people, places and events that shaped Florida's diverse history. Each program will focus on a particular region in the state. Florida Remembers will air on The Florida Channel's award-winning series, Florida Crossroads, starting October 3, 2011.
Dugout Canoes: Paddling through the Americas
This video provided by the Chickasaw Nation Video Network is a brief walk-through of the Dugout Canoes: Paddling through the Americas exhibition. Produced by the Florida Museum of Natural History, the traveling exhibition features American dugouts from ancient times to present, and explains how dugout canoes have affected life and travel throughout the Americas, from Florida to the Amazon and the Pacific. It also features information on the world's largest archaeological find of 101 ancient dugouts at Newnans Lake, Florida, an explanation of how scientists study dugouts from the past, as well as examples of how the dugout tradition is alive and well in Native communities today.
Wild River Expeditions - Emery County - Cedar Plank Salmon - Sweetwater Florida
Wild River Expeditions - Emery County - Cedar Plank Salmon - Sweetwater Florida
Season 16 Episode 51
This week on AYL we explore the San Juan River, ATV in Emery County, cook up some Cedar Plank Salmon, and find out how Florida turned a sewer into a beautiful reserve.
1:00 - Chad and Ria take a river trip that explores more than just the river. They join Wild River Expeditions in Bluff Utah. They not only explore the San Juan River, but rock art, cliff dwellings and many other activities.
4:41 - Steven is in Castle Country or Emery County on an ATV trip that will blow your mind. He explores the Hole trail and shows you why you should take a trip on this trail system with your family.
12:05 - Reagan and Ryan from Camp Chef are cooking up some Cedar Plank Salmon. We show you how to cook it up just like the professionals do right in your back yard.
20:06 - One of Florida's most popular bird watching spots used to be a floating sewer in Gainsville, FL. The city found a way to filter the water to create a beautiful reserve.
26:06 - At Your Leisure is your source for all the cool things to do in the great outdoors. In this week's travel planner Chad and Ria cover the Dollar Ridge Fundraiser and this weeks sticker winner.
27:35 - Take a sneak peek at next weeks show.
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Life on the Edge: The Story of Florida's Nature Coast-Interview with Eric Zamora -
Florida Museum of Natural History presents Life on the Edge: The Story of Florida's Nature Coast by Eric Zamora April 24 - Aug. 8, 2010. Zamora is a freelance photographer who also worked part-time at the Florida Museum. He created the exhibit with the goal of inspiring people to appreciate and protect the Nature Coast.
The regional non-profit organizations that helped are Legacy Institute for Nature and Culture, Gulf Restoration Network, ConservationPhotographers.com, Save Our Suwannee, Wildlands Conservation, The Conservation Fund, Cedar Key Aquaculture Association, Citrus County Council, Aududon of Florida, SouthWings, Withlacoochee Area Residents, Inc. Video by Vilma Jarvinen.
Smithsonian Comes to Tennessee
AEDC shows changes in workplace at local Smithsonian exhibit
ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. -- Over the last 60 years, Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) has continued to perform its primary mission: develop, test and evaluate weapon, propulsion, aerodynamic and space systems at realistic conditions for the nation.
But many things regarding the way AEDC employees worked have changed, and some of them are being shown off during an exhibit at the Cowan Center for the Arts.
As part of the Smithsonian Exhibit The Way We Worked, which wraps up its visit to Cowan tomorrow, AEDC set up a booth with photos, historic information and instruments that were commonly used during the 1950s and 1960s.
The Smithsonian exhibit explores the diversity of the American workforce and dramatic changes in work environments and conditions throughout the years. Cowan is one of six towns in Tennessee to feature the exhibit.
Cowan Railroad Museum board member Patricia Ann Underwood said after they learned the exhibit would be coming to town, they started looking for area businesses that could contribute to the exhibit. In addition to reaching out to Aerospace Testing Alliance (ATA), Arnold Engineering Development Center's operating contractor, they were able to get displays for other area landmarks such as Falls Mill, the University of the South and Kokomo Grain Company. The museum board members also had to develop a companion exhibit about Cowan to go with the Smithsonian's.
The goal of the Smithsonian exhibit is to help the Cowan Railroad Museum and to make it a better museum for people when they come through, Underwood said.
1st Lt. Brad Chronister, a project manager in AEDC's Investments Branch, put together the display for the exhibit, going through archive photos to find pictures and tools that represented how AEDC workers did their jobs in the early years.
Several Air Force personnel took time out of their work schedules at the center to speak to students who came through about how engineers and scientists used slide rules instead of calculators and computers, as well as how force balances were calibrated for use in the wind tunnels. The exhibit included photographs of work done at AEDC during the 50s and 60s, as well as a working scale model wind tunnel, different measuring and calculation instruments and a working force balance display.
The main focus of the exhibit was on people actually working, Chronister said. So we tried to look away from the bigger test articles and infrastructure and tried to get down to actually seeing individuals work.
Some of the items on display even provided a little bit of a learning experience for the volunteers.
Some of this stuff was new to me -- especially the slide rule, said 1st Lt. Charmeeka Scroggins, a test project manager in AEDC's High Enthalpy Arc-Heated Facilities. That was very new to me. I've grown up with calculators, so calculators and hand math was what I was used to.
Underwood said the AEDC display has been one of the children's favorites to visit at the exhibit.
Brad did an excellent job putting it together, Underwood said. He worked on it for a while, going through to see exactly what was available. I think it's wonderful.
She said the board is also glad that the center had its display staffed during the visits, so students could speak to someone familiar with the devices on display.
We didn't know enough about that, so I'm so thankful that they send someone to give information to the children about what all is involved on the display, Underwood said. That's really helpful.
Scroggins said several children came back to the display for a second visit to try out the different tools while she was working there, and she believes it was a good way to show the fun side of the work done at AEDC.
I think when kids see how things are cool and they're able put their hands on it ... they entertain themselves and just learn more, and I think that's sparking their interest in engineering, science and math, she said.
Chronister said he enjoyed putting the exhibit together and going through old photos of AEDC facilities that can still be found at the center today. He also hopes the exhibit generates more student interest in science and engineering-related career paths.
People are always talking about how students today don't seem to want to go into the hard sciences anymore, he said, and that's something we're hoping we can facilitate through something like this.
(video produced by Patrick Ary/ATA Public Affairs)
VISIT FLORIDA: Timucuan Preserve
Uncovering Florida's Attic- The Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve
The Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve is located where the St. Johns River meets the Atlantic Ocean.
Like Florida's attic... a trip to this tucked away corner of the Sunshine State uncovers history, culture and environment. It's where Native Americans built their culture around the mix of fresh and salt water, where the French first set foot in the new land and where African slaves were owned by African plantation owners.
The 46,000 acre Preserve has historical sites to visit and picturesque 'Old Florida' coastal and marsh views to explore.
AHA Podcast Kvach 2013 1025
Dr. John Kvach of UAH discusses the 2013-2014 Museum on Main Street traveling exhibit, The Way We Worked, his role as the lead scholar, the value of oral history and public history, and his hopes for the future of Alabama History.
Large rattlesnake startles Florida birdwatchers
A Bartow couple on a birdwatching trip came across something that really ruffled their feathers: A 6-foot, 100-pound diamondback rattlesnake.
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The Last Wright: Preserving Frank Lloyd Wright's Legacy
By 1908, Frank Lloyd Wright was considered the most innovative architect in Chicago. He traveled to Mason City, Iowa, to design a unique business block- a bank and an adjoining hotel, facing a park.
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Soon, scandal and tragedy would ruin his career, but the Park Inn would remain, one of his last Prairie style structures. This unique film traces the life, death, and possible rebirth of a Midwest downtown through the prism of the Park Inn.From 1926 to the present, the Park Inn witnessed alterations and downgrading, while Mason City dealt with an economic downturn in the 1960s and a decaying reputation in the 1970s. While the city struggled to fund renovations of the Frank Lloyd Wright hotel in the 1990s in an effort at heritage tourism, it also attempted an economic revival with a $20 million tribute to the musical comedy The Music Man, which was set there. As a last resort, the city decided to place the Park Inn on Ebay. Which vision of Mason City will prevail? Through a blend of rare archival footage, period music and a comparative look at stunning Wright masterpieces in the Midwest and Japan, The Last Wright raises issues of the sustainability of landmark structures and offers a provocative, ironic tapestry of a century in an American city.
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Society Hill Area in Classic Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia's Society Hill is one of the most popular and picturesque residential neighborhoods in the city, and really, fans of Philadelphia will tell you, on the entire East Coast. Blocks of restored historic brick town houses and cobblestone streets take visitors back to earliest days of the United States. The neighborhood's walkable proximity to both Old City and Center City and its overall gentility make it one of the most lauded residential areas in Philadelphia.
Central Florida Roadtrip | Ocala
Central Florida Roadtrip season five kicks off with Dr. Phil Hoffman heading down the highway to Ocala. We’ll take in history and horse country, and also check out some horsepower with Big Daddy Don Garlits. Plus, who wouldn’t be tickled pink by a visit to the Flamingo Museum? Fun facts, artifacts and more on our journey through history!
Detroit Zoo Full Tour - Royal Oak, Michigan
The Detroit Zoo is a zoo located in Royal Oak and Huntington Woods, Michigan, about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of the Detroit city limits, at the intersection of Woodward Avenue, 10 Mile Road, and Interstate 696. It is operated by the Detroit Zoological Society (DZS), a non-profit organization, along with the Belle Isle Nature Center, located within the city limits of Detroit on Belle Isle. The Detroit Zoo is one of Michigan's largest family attractions, hosting more than 1.5 million visitors annually. Situated on 125 acres of naturalistic exhibits, it is home to more than 2,400 animals representing 235 species. The Detroit Zoo was the first zoo in the United States to use barless exhibits extensively.
Habitats:
National Amphibian Conservation Center
The National Amphibian Conservation Center is a $7 million, 12,000-square-foot facility situated on a two-acre Michigan wetland area and pond called Amphibiville. The center, which opened in June 2000, has a diverse range of frogs, toads, salamanders, newts and caecilians. The Wall Street Journal dubbed the attraction Disneyland for toads. The National Amphibian Conservation Center participates in research and conservation efforts for species including the Panamanian golden frog, Puerto Rican crested toad, and Wyoming toad.
The Arctic Ring of Life
The 4-acre Arctic Ring of Life, which opened in October 2001, is home to two polar bears, gray seals, a harbor seal and arctic foxes. It is among the largest polar bear habitats in North American zoos.
Cotton Family Wetlands and Boardwalk
Mimicking a Michigan ecosystem, the 1.7-acre pond and wetlands area and accompanying 7,200-square-foot boardwalk is home to native fish, frogs, turtles and birds as well as the zoo's trumpeter swans. The boardwalk itself is made from a 95-percent recycled wood-alternative decking material called Trex, composed primarily of plastic grocery bags and reclaimed hardwood. The Wetlands and Boardwalk are bounded by Amphibiville, the Warchol Beaver Habitat, the Edward Mardigian Sr. River Otter Habitat, and the Holden Reptile Conservation Center.
Thanks to a $102,350 grant from NOAA, the Wetlands are also able to be used as professional development and outdoor classroom for teachers and students underrepresented in science fields.
Cotton Family Wolf Wilderness
The Cotton Family Wolf Wilderness is a $1.4 million two-acre sanctuary that features native meadows and trees, a flowing stream and pond, dens, and elevated rock outcroppings from which two gray wolves survey their surroundings. The habitat also incorporates a renovated historic log cabin which had existed on the property.
Giraffe Encounter
At the Giraffe Encounter, guests are able to feed the giraffes from an 18-foot-tall platform that extends into their habitat. This experience, which started in July 2007, runs Tuesday through Sunday from spring through fall.
The Great Apes of Harambee
The Great Apes of Harambee is a 4-acre indoor/outdoor habitat home to chimpanzees and western lowland gorillas. The animals may be rotated into each other's habitat spaces, as this simulates nomadic movement similar to wild behavior.
Holden Reptile Conservation Center
Opened as the Holden Museum of Living Reptiles in 1960, the Holden Reptile Conservation Center is home to 150 reptiles representing 70 species, 45 percent of which are considered threatened or endangered in the wild.
Edward Mardigian Sr. River Otter Habitat
The Edward Mardigian Sr. River Otter Habitat provides a habitat for five river otters and features a 5,900-gallon pool complete with waterfall and waterslide. The pool is enclosed on one side by a glass wall, on the other side of which is an observation building. The habitat is designed so that visitors – including small children – can enjoy an eye-level view of the otters as they swim.
The North American river otter (Lontra canadensis) can weigh 20-30 pounds, and its slender, cylindrical body can reach 2–3 feet in length. The aquatic mammal sports short, dense, waterproof fur and profuse whiskers. The playful river otter is swift on land as well as in the water, though its loping trot can look somewhat ungainly compared to its graceful slide through the water.
Polk Penguin Conservation Center
The Polk Penguin Conservation Center (PPCC), opened in April 2016. The Polk Penguin Conservation Center is the largest center for penguins in the world and was awarded the 2017 Exhibit Award by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, given annually to accredited zoos and aquariums for excellence in exhibit design.
The Wildlife Interpretive Gallery
The Wildlife Interpretive Gallery is home to the Butterfly Garden, Matilda Wilson Free-Flight Aviary, Science On a Sphere, as well as DZS's permanent fine art collection. Shelle Isle, an exhibit dedicated to the partula snail- a once-extinct animal the DZS is credited with saving.
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Florida (Orlando) ca 1953
Aunt Clara and Uncle Bill near lake Eola in Orlando feeding the birds, then at some event with friends (wrote Linda, Orlando 1953), and at the end flying an old Eastern Airlines propellor plan to Chicago.
Dinosaur World Plant City
Dinosaur World Plant City is located just minutes outside of Tampa in Plant City, FL. Featuring over 150 life-size dinosaurs as well as interactive hands-on activities this is one place you don't want to miss.
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