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Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum
1491’s Headline 2019 American Indian Arts Celebration
October 24, 2019 | By Matthew Koenig
South Florida residents looking to experience Seminole culture should visit the iconic Florida Everglades and the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum. Owned and operated by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, this museum is located on the Big Cypress Reservation near Clewiston. In fact, the museum is gearing up…
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Seminole Tribe: Prosperity Out of the Florida Everglades
September 10, 2019 | By Matthew Koenig
There is a wild, thriving ecosystem quietly booming in southern Florida today. It is the Florida Everglades, and it is abundant, peaceful and all natural. A beautiful variety of plant, animal, and insect species thrive off of the land and each other, working in perfect…
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Fall Events at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum
September 6, 2019 | By Matthew Koenig
Fall is right around the corner and it’s bringing an abundance of exciting events to the Seminole Big Cypress Indian Reservation. Whether you’re a busy parent, a hardworking adventurer or a student back in school, the Ah-Tah-Thi Ki Museum has the activity for you. An…
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The 124th Big Cypress Celebration is Coming Soon
April 15, 2019 | By Matthew Koenig
Saturday, May 11th will be a day of exciting entertainment and Seminole tradition. This year marks the 124th Big Cypress Anniversary Celebration. Here, families can immerse themselves in a historical culture while attending a cherished event that has been going on for over a century.…
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Field Trips to the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum
March 12, 2019 | By Matthew Koenig
For Floridian educators and administrators worried about finding that next school field – you can finally take a breath. Your next school field trip is already set, and it’s pretty spectacular. Situated at the heart of the Everglades, on the Big Cypress Indian Reservation, the…
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Class is in Session in the Florida Everglades
February 27, 2019 | By Matthew Koenig
In the current age of technology, many have realized that teaching and learning can often feel mundane. What is meant to enrich the mind and inspire passion ends up feeling like a burden. Repetitive routines often hinder the ability to absorb new information, which can…
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Seminole Shootout Returns to Immokalee Reservation
January 23, 2019 | By Matthew Koenig
The 2019 Seminole Shootout is being held from March 1-3 on the Seminole Immokalee Reservation. The event highlights an important period in history for the Seminole Tribe of Florida – the Second Seminole War. This Florida event showcases an intense battle reenactment typical of this…
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Brighton Field Day is Just Around the Corner
January 16, 2019 | By Matthew Koenig
A Day of Tradition The 81st Annual Brighton Field Day is almost here! It is an annual Seminole Tribe celebration for the last 80 years. It all started in 1938 when William and Edith Boehmer decided it was well worth trying out a “day of…
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Make the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Your Day Trip Destination
January 9, 2019 | By Matthew Koenig
Whether you’re an adventurous world traveler or a local who likes to venture out, most don’t need a reason to explore the wonders of the Florida Everglades. A trip to the Everglades would not be complete without some knowledge base of the Seminole Tribe of…
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Gretchen Wilson Headlines 2019 Seminole Tribal Fair & Pow Wow
January 8, 2019 | By Matthew Koenig
The Seminole Tribe of Florida will host its 48th annual celebration of Native culture and arts on February 8-10, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. The 2019 Seminole Tribal Fair & Pow Wow will be held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino property in Hollywood. Events…
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