Mission San Luis will be hosting its annual Free Day in celebration of Florida Archaeology Month. The event will include:

-- Archaeology-related activities for the whole family, including a copper embossing craft, archaeological soil sifting, atlatl spear throwing, and archaeological surveying!

-- Guided tours of the Bureau of Archaeological Research (BAR) Collections Facility, presentations by archaeologists, and information tables from partner organizations. BAR will also be on-site conducting testing and excavation of a feature located near the BAR Collections Facility. An archaeologist will be available to answer questions about the feature and to explain how archaeological research is conducted.

-- A special temporary exhibit case of archaeological artifacts in the Mission San Luis Visitor Center

-- Living history demonstrations and historic site interpretation

-- Vendors on-site with food and beverages available for purchase