Before Barbie: Spotlight on Seminole Dolls
Before Barbieā¦there were Seminole dolls! Dolls are having their cultural moment right now. But, did you know they have been an important and celebrated part of Seminole culture much longer than Barbie has even been around? This week, we will be exploring the beauty, simplicity, and impact of Seminole dolls. Seminoles have been making them for their children for generations. But, as Seminole tourism began to take off in the early 1900s, Seminole dolls and other crafts became important tourist commodities. We will also be shining a spotlight on the University of Florida Seminole doll collection and other South Florida collections. Much of these are online for your perusal! In our featured image this week you can see a young Seminole girl with a very early cloth head doll, circa 1900 (2001.32.1, ATTK Museum). Before the recognizable palmetto dolls you can still find today, Seminoles would make simple cloth or wooden
The Legacy of Red Barn and Seminole Cattle
This week, we're taking you on a journey through the Seminole cattle industry, with focus on the legacy of Red Barn on the Brighton Reservation.
Seminole Spaces: The Ten Thousand Islands
Discover the mysterious Ten Thousand Islands in Southwest Florida! Home to Florida's first people, these islands and mangroves hold rich wildlife wonders.
Seminole Tribe Rocks the 2000s
Welcome back to our latest installment of our Decades of Seminole Tourism series! This week, join us for the triumphs of 2000s, as the Seminole Tribe rocks through Y2K. In this decade, the Seminole Tribe would expand by leaps and bounds, with the construction of Hard Rock Hollywood and Tampa in 2004 and acquisition of Hard Rock International in 2007.
Seminole Fashion: A Vibrant Reflection of Culture and Resilience
This week, we delve into the rich history of Seminole fashion, exploring its evolution over time and its profound significance within Seminole tourist ventures.
Seminoles Influence Art: Guy LaBree
Welcome to Seminoles Influence Art: Guy LaBree! Throughout his long career, LaBree depicted numerous scenes of Seminole legends, life, culture, and history.
71st Annual Florida Folk Festival
The 71st Annual Florida Folk Festival is next weekend, May 26th-28th, 2023 at the Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs, FL. This Friday, join us on the blog to learn about Seminole presence at the festival, its history, and how you can attend!
Tribal Tourism Reimagined in the 1990s
In the 1990s, the Seminole Tribe reinvested their financial gains into tribal tourism, diversifying cultural attractions and leaning heavily into ecotourism.
Spotlight on The Boehmer Photos
This week, join us to highlight a special part of the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Online Collections, the Boehmer photos.
Celebrate Earth Day 2023!
Learn how to give back in your community, make small changes with big impacts, and what events are available around you to get involved in.