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Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum

Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Re-Opens to the Public

August 18, 2021  |  By admin
Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, Fla. (August 10, 2021) – The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum is pleased to announce the highly anticipated re-opening date of August 21st, 2021. The Museum will be open 7 days a week, 9am-5pm. The re-opening coincides with the…
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Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum

New Alligator Wrestling Exhibit Opens at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum

December 20, 2019  |  By Matthew Koenig
The Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum is well-known for providing a fun, educational Seminole experience. It is home to over 180,000 unique artifacts and numerous exhibits. Likewise, it also pays tribute to the Seminole Tribe and their storied history. However, there is something new at the museum.  On…
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Everglades Native Arts Festival
Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum

1491’s Headline 2019 American Indian Arts Celebration

October 24, 2019  |  By Matthew Koenig
South Florida residents looking to experience Seminole culture should visit the iconic Florida Everglades and the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum. Owned and operated by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, this museum is located on the Big Cypress Reservation near Clewiston. In fact, the museum is gearing up…
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Seminole Tribe: Prosperity Out of the Florida Everglades

September 10, 2019  |  By Matthew Koenig
There is a wild, thriving ecosystem quietly booming in southern Florida today. It is the Florida Everglades, and it is abundant, peaceful and all natural. A beautiful variety of plant, animal, and insect species thrive off of the land and each other, working in perfect…
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Everglades Native Arts Festival
Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum

Fall Events at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum

September 6, 2019  |  By Matthew Koenig
Fall is right around the corner and it’s bringing an abundance of exciting events to the Seminole Big Cypress Indian Reservation. Whether you’re a busy parent, a hardworking adventurer or a student back in school, the Ah-Tah-Thi Ki Museum has the activity for you. An…
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Events

The 124th Big Cypress Celebration is Coming Soon

April 15, 2019  |  By Matthew Koenig
Saturday, May 11th will be a day of exciting entertainment and Seminole tradition. This year marks the 124th Big Cypress Anniversary Celebration. Here, families can immerse themselves in a historical culture while attending a cherished event that has been going on for over a century.…
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Florida Everglades Museum
Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum

Field Trips to the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum

March 12, 2019  |  By Matthew Koenig
For Floridian educators and administrators worried about finding that next school field – you can finally take a breath. Your next school field trip is already set, and it’s pretty spectacular. Situated at the heart of the Everglades, on the Big Cypress Indian Reservation, the…
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Billie Swamp Safari

Class is in Session in the Florida Everglades

February 27, 2019  |  By Matthew Koenig
In the current age of technology, many have realized that teaching and learning can often feel mundane. What is meant to enrich the mind and inspire passion ends up feeling like a burden. Repetitive routines often hinder the ability to absorb new information, which can…
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Florida Family Event
Events

Seminole Shootout Returns to Immokalee Reservation

January 23, 2019  |  By Matthew Koenig
The 2019 Seminole Shootout is being held from March 1-3 on the Seminole Immokalee Reservation. The event highlights an important period in history for the Seminole Tribe of Florida – the Second Seminole War. This Florida event showcases an intense battle reenactment typical of this…
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Events

Brighton Field Day is Just Around the Corner

January 16, 2019  |  By Matthew Koenig
A Day of Tradition The 81st Annual Brighton Field Day is almost here! It is an annual Seminole Tribe celebration for the last 80 years. It all started in 1938 when William and Edith Boehmer decided it was well worth trying out a “day of…
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