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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

Exploring the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum’s Online Collections

September 2, 2022  |  By Deanna Butler
Looking to learn more about the Seminole Tribe of Florida? Why don’t you explore the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Online Collections? This week, join us as we look at these robust online offerings, how to access them, and what they contain!
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Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum

Seminole Patchwork

August 26, 2022  |  By Deanna Butler
Bright, detailed patchwork patterns make clothing instantly recognizable. Seminole patchwork is like nothing else, and reflects identity, culture, and fashion over time. But what makes something patchwork? This week, join us as we look at Seminole patchwork, what it is, and how it developed and…
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Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum

Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Turns 25

August 19, 2022  |  By Deanna Butler
Happy 25th Anniversary to the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum! This week, we will explore the mission, history, and triumphs of the Museum over the last 25 years.
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Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum

1910s-1920s: Seminole Dolls

August 12, 2022  |  By Deanna Butler
Welcome back to the second part of this month’s installment of Decades of Seminole Tourism. Last week, we gave a brief overview of the shifts in Seminole tourism from 1910-1920. This week, join us as we learn about the importance of Seminole dolls, their history,…
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Florida Seminole Tourism

1910s-1920s: Tourist Attractions Show Seminole Resilience

August 5, 2022  |  By Deanna Butler
Welcome back to the next installment of our series Decades of Seminole Tourism! This month’s installment will span 1910 through 1920, and will be split into two posts. This week, we will look at the rise of the earliest permanent Seminole tourist attractions on Florida’s…
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Florida Seminole Tourism

Centering Anti-colonial Travel

July 29, 2022  |  By Deanna Butler
Decolonize your travel! This week, visit the blog to learn about anti-colonial travel, why it is important, and how to do it.
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Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum

Florida’s Native American Heritage Trail

July 22, 2022  |  By Deanna Butler
Take a trip along Florida’s Native American Heritage Trail! This week, follow along to find out what it is, how you can find sites along the trail, and for some special South Florida highlights.
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Events

Tom Tiger’s Camp: The First Seminole Tourism Enterprise

July 8, 2022  |  By Deanna Butler
Welcome to the first of a brand-new blog series; decades of Seminole tourism! This week, look back to the early 1900s. Captain Tom Tiger started and ran the first Seminole tourism enterprise in 1904. Although short lived, it would signal a long-lasting relationship between Seminoles…
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Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum

Summer Reading Book Club

July 1, 2022  |  By Deanna Butler
Looking to be a reader this summer? Tune in to our Children’s Book Club! Featuring two books suitable for children of all ages, this book club will center the life and stories of Seminole tribal leader Betty Mae Jumper. Happy Reading!
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