With Penacola’s rich history and unwavering heritage advocacy, public archaeology continues to flourish, most notably through the creation of the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN). Following a proposal submitted by Dr. Bense, the Florida Legislature created FPAN in 2004 for the purpose of promoting public appreciation and stewardship of Florida’s archaeological heritage. Headquartered here in Pensacola and run through the University of West Florida, FPAN operates regional centers across the state. Today, FPAN, UWF Department of Anthropology and Archaeology Institute, and the Pensacola Archaeological Society work together to bring archaeology to the public in Pensacola.
Since Hawkshaw, Public Archaeology in Pensacola has continued to grow and thrive.
Social media is another crucial aspect of public archaeology today. Check out FPAN’s Instagram and Facebook pages to see what’s happening now!
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