July 23, 2024, Noon–12:45 p.m.
Mission San Luis, 2100 W. Tennessee St., Tallahassee, Florida
Excavating El Camino Real
Jerry Lee, Senior Archaeologist with Florida's Bureau of Archaeological Research, will present the results of recent excavations of a small portion of El Camino Real, or the "royal road," at Mission San Luis. The Camino Real linked San Luis and other missions of Apalachee Province to the Spanish capital of St. Augustine in the 17th and 18th centuries. Mr. Lee will also discuss preliminary findings from the most recent excavations at Mission San Luis.
The program and parking are free and open to the public. Attendees will receive complimentary admission to the historic site. Be sure to shop in El Mercado before or after the program.