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“Black Drink,” free history lecture, October 14, at the Heritage Museum

Niceville.comSeptember 24, 20161 Min Read
History Sandwiched in Heritage Museum

Jen Knutson, UWF Graduate Student of Historical Archaeology will present “Black Drink,” a free lecture, Friday, October 14, 12:00 p.m. at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida.

Southeastern Indians would consume a tea-like caffeinated beverage called “Black Drink” made from the yaupon holly as a routine custom for religious and diplomatic purposes.  Learn about early colonial perceptions of this practice as well as current archaeological investigations.

Bring a sandwich and take your lunch break at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida for History Sandwiched-In, an informal lunch-time education program.

This lecture is free and open to the public.  SPACE IS LIMITED.  Please call to reserve a seat. (850) 678-2615.

Date/Time:                  Friday, October 14, 2016 at 12:00 p.m.

Location:                     Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida
115 Westview Ave., Valparaiso, FL  32580

Cost:                            Free and open to the public.  Call to make reservations.

Contact:                       info@heritage-museum.org, 850-678-2615, www.heritage-museum.org

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