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Mission San Luis
Events Calendar

Events Calendar

Call 850.245.6406 to confirm dates and times or for more information. Schedule subject to change.

Onsite Special Events
Third Wednesdays Every Other Month RECEPTION: 6 pm LECTURE 6:30-7:30 pm (FREE)	DIGGING DEEPER: Lectures on the Book, "Unearthing the Missions of Spanish Florida"
-- August 16, 2023	Nicholas H. Yarbrough New Interpretation of San Damian de Escambe
October 7, 2023 First Saturday in October Annually 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Free	BLESSING OF ANIMALS Bring your pet for an annual blessing!
Onsite Weekly & Monthly Events
First Wednesdays 11:00 am - 12:30 pm	Archaeological Site Tours Join our Mission San Luis archaeologist for a tour of Tallcahassee's only National Historic Landmark from an archaeological perspective. Learn how the site was excavated and what was discovered about the Apalachee and Spanish residents from the 17th century.
Third Wednesdays (Every Other Month, except July) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm	Homeschool Days Different themed lessons with activities about the life of our 17th Cengury Apalachee and Spanish residents.
September 20, 2023 November 15, 2023 January 17, 2024 March 20, 2024 May 15, 2024	-- Civics/Government -- Southeastern Native Peoples -- Health & Science -- Archaeology at Mission San Luis -- Historic Preservation/Architecture
Second Saturdays 10:00 am - 3:00 pm	Archery Activities for Visitors Try to hit the bullseye on our archery range! We supply the modern equipment and assistance.
To Be Announced	Black-Powder Weapon Firing Demonstrations
Select Saturdays	Workshops Beginner Blacksmithing Pine Needle Basket

Special Virtual Programs
Posted online & available FREE!	Virtual Homeschool Days Themed videos and lesson plans with activities for a variety of grade levels -- 17th-Century Science -- Music at Mission San Luis -- Spiritual Traditions at Mission San Luis -- Neighboring Native Tribes
Posted online Oct 2020 - May 2021 FREE!	Virtual Archaeological Site Tour Videos Videos on Mission San Luis archaeology featuring Senior Archaeologist Jerry Lee -- October 2020 (History and Town Plan of Mission San Luis) -- November 2020 (Archaeology of the Council House) -- December 2020 (Archaeology of the Spanish Village) -- January 2021 (Archaeology of the Franciscan Church) -- February 2021 (Archaeology of the Friary) -- April 2021 (Archaeology of the Kitchen) -- May 2021 (Archaeology of the Military Complex)
2020 Content still available online FREE!	Virtual Blessing of Animals Celebrating animals past and present with special videos: -- Virtual history, games and a craft for the kids -- Videos from animal education organizations, shelters, and rescue groups -- Virtual group pet blessings by a Catholic deacon
2020 Content still available online FREE!	Virtual Summer Camp Free online camp experiences with videos, crafts and other activities

Administered by Florida Department of State Funding from the Division of Arts and Culture Support provided by the Friends of Florida History, Inc.

Mission San Luis is administered by the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources. Support is provided by the Friends of Florida History Inc.

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