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De Soto's Footsteps: New Archaeological Evidence from Georgia
Presented by:
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Location:
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Today – 12/31/2012
Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m.
Event Description
Closed Christmas Day.
Five years after Fernbank Museum of Natural History launched an archaeological expedition to investigate the history of early contact between Native American Indians and Europeans in Georgia, this exhibit showcases some of the rare artifacts that tell of those encounters. The expeditions turned up rare evidence that challenges ideas about early history, specifically regarding Spanish exploration and interactions between the Spanish and the established Native American communities in the early 1500s. Among the objects on display are Native American artifacts such as pottery, pipes and stone tools, as well as artifacts carried by the Spanish, highlighted by four distinctive types of glass beads and objects made of iron, brass and silver.
Ticket Information
Free with Museum Admission
Adults: $17.50
Seniors/Students (with ID): $16.50
Children (ages 3 to 12): $15.50
Children (2 and under): Free!
Venue Information
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
767 Clifton Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
Phone: 404-929-6300
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