The ever-present past: Caring for modern objects Community by Robin Croskery Howard - January 2, 2018January 2, 2018 When do objects become historic? At what point are objects worthy of care? And why collect modern objects? Institutionally and individually, these are questions that the Museum’s collections staff contend with each day. Here is our process for answering these questions when considering modern objects. When do objects become historic? This
Battle of Okeechobee Community by Rebecca Fell - January 2, 2018 This year, 2017, is an important year of anniversaries for the Seminole Tribe of Florida. It marks the 200th anniversary of the beginning of the Seminole Wars, in 1817. It is the 60th anniversary of federal recognition of the Seminole Tribe of Florida as a government and a business enterprise.
Seminoles play big role in Fort King grand opening Community by Michael James - January 2, 2018 OCALA — The grand opening of the reconstruction of historic Fort King, which played a large role in Seminole war history, attracted hundreds of visitors to programs in late November and early December. Fort King, in Ocala, is steeped in history. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2004 by the
Pooches vaccinated at Big Cypress rabies clinic Community by Beverly Bidney - January 2, 2018 Judging by the number of dogs and cats living on every reservation, its clear Tribal members enjoy their pets. The Animal Control Program makes sure these beloved family pets receive rabies vaccinations and electronic microchips every year at its free rabies clinics. A parade of pets came through the Big Cypress rodeo
Seventy years ago President Truman visited FL tribes Community by Li Cohen - January 2, 2018 December is traditionally known for the holiday season, but this year, the month also carries a historical significance. Dec. 6 marked 70 years since President Harry Truman visited with the Seminole Tribe of Florida. In 1947, President Truman and other members of his administration worked to attract more attention to issues
Board’s toy drive brings joy beyond reservations Community by Kevin Johnson - January 2, 2018January 31, 2018 HOLLYWOOD/IMMOKALEE — From room to room and floor to floor, the gifts of new toys lit up young faces at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood thanks to the Seminole Tribe Board’s annual toy drive. President Mitchell Cypress, Hollywood Board Rep. Gordon Wareham and Santa Claus spent hours Dec. 8 distributing
Poem: Eeche Poo Te Chach Cha Lee Wah Waache Community by The Seminole Tribune - December 1, 2017 Eeche Poo Te Chach Cha Lee Wah Waache Until my time comes, as you begin your next journey do not worry about your youngest warrior son. I have been through this before yet this is the ultimate test of time, Aawaache is the greatest with pure love and pure strength that’s one of a
Workshop benefits Miss Florida Seminole in more ways than one Community by Randee Osceola - November 30, 2017November 30, 2017 During a recent weekend I had the pleasure of working with Jules Meyer with PR Pageant Coaches. To start off our fun-filled weekend, we did a health and fitness class. The class was taught by the beautiful Brook Marie Eneas. I learned that “some foods aren’t good enough for your
