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Land of the Calusa History Walk
Discussions feature Southwest Florida’s Native American history and first European contacts. Learn about the archaeology of the first peoples to live in Bonita Springs. Hear stories of the mighty Calusa, who ruled all of Southwest Florida, including their contact with the Spanish starting in 1513. Learn about the Calusa’s capital on Mound Key in Estero Bay, Ponce De Leon, Pedro Menendez and Fort San Anton de Carlos in 1566. Learn about the end of the Calusa Empire and the history of the Seminoles and Miccosukee.
See demonstrations of the tools the Calusa used to prosper: the atlatl, shell tool making, weaving, and more. Walk through Depot Park over the Imperial River to Island Park and learn about our local estuarine environment and uses of native plants. Afterwards, enjoy a picnic lunch or eat at one of the nearby restaurants (lunch not included).
The tour starts 10am on Saturday, March 18, at the Liles Hotel History Center in Riverside Park. The cost per person is $25 in advance, $35 the day of. The tour is guided by Charlie Strader of the Southwest Florida Archaeological Society and Arron Thomas of Calusa Ghost Tours.
Total walk distance is about 1 mile and tour duration of 2 hours. Meet at 10am at the Liles Hotel in Riverside Park, 27300 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34135. For History Walk reservations, book in advance online for a $10 per person discount at https://www.bonitaspringshistoricalsociety.org/Happenings/tours/index.html, or call 239-992-6997.
The Historical Society is appreciative to Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau for grant funds to help promote the local cultural activity!
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/1607009-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/1607009-2
