The History of Seminole Sweetgrass Baskets
Have you ever seen a Seminole sweetgrass basket? Seminole sweetgrass baskets gained popularity in the 20th century when they were sold to tourists. Follow along as we learn about Seminole crafts, sweetgrass baskets, and the importance of keeping Seminole crafting traditions alive!
For the Birds! The Great Florida Birding Trail
Grab your binoculars! Join us this week as we explore the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. Learn all about Florida birds and butterflies in the spring and summertime.
Get outside! Essentials for a Big Cypress Reservation Visit
With warmer weather and more places open to visitors, the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation is a great family-friendly day trip destination. Come for a visit! But first, follow along for essential things to pack, directions, and everything YOU need to know to plan your visit.
Beyond Earth Day
Participating in Earth Day is a great way to show support, but it is equally important to make ourselves climate conscious every day. Turn your good intentions into good habits! Follow along for ways you can work to change your life and environment for the better, every day of the year.
Seminole Customary Use Rights
Do you know what customary use rights are? Join us as we learn more about Big Cypress National Preserve in South Florida, and the rights Seminole and Miccosukee people have in this federally managed space.
History of Tamiami Trail
Grab some snacks for the road! Officially opened in 1928, Tamiami Trail changed Florida and Florida tourism forever. Join us as we drive through the history of Tamiami Trail.
The First Seminole Tourist Camps
This week, we will dive deeper into the history of how Seminole tourist camps came to be, and how they are a symbol of Seminole resilience in a changing world. Come for a visit! Learn how you can still see the history of those camps in Seminole tourism today.
The Power of Postcards
This week join us as we explore the power of postcards! Learn about the development and historic rise and fall of postcards. Explore some postcards from the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Online Collection. Do you have a favorite personal or historic postcard?
Being an Ethical Consumer of Native Arts and Crafts
Native arts and crafts are big business – buy do you know where the ones you are buying come from? This week, we are learning about the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 and how to be an ethical consumer of American Indian Art. Follow along for tips and tricks, and why it is important to know about this Act when buying Native art!
Traditional Seminole Foods: Resistance and Resilience
From sofkee to pumpkin fry bread, bring a plate and get ready to eat! This week join us as we learn about traditional Seminole foods and how they are important to Seminole people and a culture of resilience and resistance. How many have you had before?