Recent Directions in Florida’s Historical Archaeology

This collection contains the abstracts of the papers presented in the session entitled "Recent Directions in Florida’s Historical Archaeology," at the 2023 annual meeting of the Society for Historical Archaeology.

Florida remains a crucial area for historical archaeologists who explore ideas of inclusivity and multiplicity as they relate to a cosmopolitan past. This session brings together students, professionals, and academics who engage a range of emerging topics while revisiting old questions. Papers in this session span the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. Topics include the application of digital technologies for public outreach, new perspectives on maroon communities, representation of archaeological sites in the public imagination, and the challenges facing archaeologists who explore supposedly controversial histories (e.g., slavery) in an increasingly politically polarized present. Each presenter has agreed to frame their interest broadly, recognizing that Florida’s unique and complicated past provides fascinating potentials to engage the increasingly global nature of historical archaeology.