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Explore stories, people, places, culture and experiences from the Seminole Tribe of Florida.

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Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum

Osceola’s Sash and Legacy

November 23, 2022  |  By Deanna Butler
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum has placed a sash believed to have been work by Osceola on display for a short time. This week, join us to learn about Osceola, his sash, and how it came back home to the…
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Florida Seminole Tourism

Seminole Economic Independence in the 1940s

November 18, 2022  |  By Deanna Butler
Welcome back to our series on Decades of Seminole Tourism! This week, join us as we look at the 1940s. Marked by turmoil and rapid growth, Seminole tourism and economic independence would explode in an unprecedented way in the 1940s.
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Florida Seminole Tourism

Native American Heritage Month

November 4, 2022  |  By Deanna Butler
November is Native American Heritage Month! This week, follow along below to learn eight things you can do to celebrate and educate.
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Events

The 1930s, Age of Exhibition Shows

October 21, 2022  |  By Deanna Butler
This week, learn all about the complicated history of Seminole exhibition shows and fairs, as well as their long-lasting impacts on Florida tourism today.
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Events

FALL into the Everglades!

October 14, 2022  |  By Deanna Butler
Join us and FALL into the wonder and beauty of the Everglades! This week, learn about all the changes that begin to happen in the Everglades in the Fall, fun upcoming events, and everything YOU need to know about planning your trips!
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Florida Seminole Tourism

Seminole Dugout Canoes

October 7, 2022  |  By Deanna Butler
Join us this week to look at the importance of Seminole dugout canoes, why they are important, and their role in Seminole history and tourism.
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Florida Seminole Tourism

Wait…Seminole Totem Poles?

September 16, 2022  |  By Deanna Butler
Did you know that in the 1920s totem poles made their way into Seminole crafts? This week, join us as we look at Seminole totem poles, the complicated history, and how they have become a shared tradition.
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Events

Seminole Tourism Expansion in the 1920s

September 9, 2022  |  By Deanna Butler
Welcome back to our series Decades of Seminole Tourism! This week, join us as we navigate the ups and downs of the 1920s. The 1920s were marked by economic growth and expansion of Seminole tourism, becoming one of the biggest businesses in Florida.
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