Outreach On The Beach

Part of: Society for Historical Archaeology 2018

Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) has established itself as a center to promote and facilitate the stewardship, public appreciation, and value of Florida's maritime cultural heritage through regional centers, partnerships, and community engagement.To share our experiences, this session focuses on research and activities that FPAN has conducted regarding public outreach and raising awareness of coastal and maritime cultural heritage. The papers address topics that cover coastal heritage tourism including evaluation of coastal cultural resources, engagement with maritime museums and parks, assessment of coastal heritage outreach programs, and development of programs that actively encourage the public to understand the value of maritime cultural heritage.