Others help to promote awareness about landmark dates and events in Florida history. Frequently, the Museum works with outside organizations to provide or assist with programs that meet a specific need. Contact the Curator of Education for more information about the Museum's educational activities. The Exploring Florida series is designed to acquaint the public with scholars, artists, performers, historians, naturalists, and others who have a unique view of the cultural and natural landscape of the state. Through lectures, concerts, field trips, and other educational programs, Exploring Florida activities offer experiences that are out of the ordinary and that often complement current exhibits at Museum sites.
Many programs are family-oriented or free of charge.
A quarterly calendar sent to Museum members, and others on request, describes forthcoming activities. For additional information, contact the Statewide Service Program Representative . Summer Discovery Camp From June to August, the Museum sponsors week-long day camps for youths who are curious and eager to learn. Each session, geared for a specific age group, explores a different theme in Florida history through field trips, hands-on activities, discussions, and audiovisual presentations. Among the topics are prehistoric Indians, Spanish colonial activities, folk traditions, the history of Tallahassee, and maritime heritage.