Tales of Southwest Florida: Archeology of the Calusa
Fri, Jan 23
|Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center
The Calusa were called “the fierce people” in part because they held off Spanish domination for almost 200 years, but is the nickname really warranted? This presentation will explore the engineering, trade, and power that made the Calusa a dominating force in Southwest Florida.
Time & Location
Jan 23, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center, 10941 Burnt Store Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33955, USA
About the event
Join us throughout the 2025-2026 season for environmentally-themed presentations by experts in their fields. This lecture is $10.00 per person, pre-paid online. Seating is limited, so register and download a ticket for access. Sign up today! // Sorry, no refunds or date exchanges for cancellations initiated by participants. // Presented by Natalie De La Torre Salas, Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN). The Calusa were called “the fierce people” in part because they held off Spanish domination for almost 200 years, but is the nickname really warranted? This presentation will explore the engineering, trade, and power that made the Calusa a dominating force in Southwest Florida long before the Spanish arrived.
Tickets
AC PGL: Calusa - Jan 23, 2026
The Calusa were called “the fi erce people” in part because they held off Spanish domination for almost 200 years, but is the nickname really warranted? This presentation will explore the engineering, trade, and power that made the Calusa a dominating force in Southwest Florida long before the Spanish arrived.
$10.00
+$0.25 ticket service fee
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