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

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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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