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Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Vessel fragment

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Vessel fragment

with glass encasing two different images - a possible Virgin Mary gazing intently at crucifix in her left hand. She has golden wheat hair

Timucuan - National parks: Kettle - public domain image

Timucuan - National parks: Kettle - public domain image

& back side support. Each incorporates rectangular cylindrical & ball shapes. Fabric is tapestry with cream background & large pink & gold flowers attached with cream braid and metal upholstery tacks. Reportedl... More

Native American Vessel - National Parks Gallery

Native American Vessel - National Parks Gallery

Partially restored but incomplete Native American vessel was found near Mayport Florida.

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Cotton Talk

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Cotton Talk

Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Presenting the Cotton - National Parks Gallery

Presenting the Cotton - National Parks Gallery

By removing the seeds of Sea Island Cotton kids get a tactile experience.

Tools of the Trade - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Tools of the Trade - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

The photograph shows the tools of the mason's trade, and fresh plaster soon to be applied to the kitchen walls.

Ginning the Cotton - National Parks Gallery

Ginning the Cotton - National Parks Gallery

Kids learn about cash crops, slavery, parts of the plant and ginning through the cotton activity.

Timucuan - National parks: Kettle - public domain image

Timucuan - National parks: Kettle - public domain image

Very large iron kettle, used to process sugar cane or indigo. On display at Kingsley Plantation since the Florida Park Service managed the site.

Timucuan - Spanish storage jar fragments

Timucuan - Spanish storage jar fragments

Found at Cedar Point, these vessels were made from the 16th through the 19th centuries, and in both Europe and the Americas.

Timucuan - Morion - National Parks Gallery

Timucuan - Morion - National Parks Gallery

Etched iron morion helmet, European, 16th century. (This was purchased from an antique dealer in the 1950s and is NOT original to the site.)

Timucuan - Shield - National Parks Gallery

Timucuan - Shield - National Parks Gallery

Etched iron and brass shield, European, 16th century. (This was purchased from an antique dealer in the 1950s and is NOT original to the site.)

Photo of Timucuan - Vessel Fragment - Public domain dedication

Photo of Timucuan - Vessel Fragment - Public domain dedication

Altamaha (1500s-1700s A.D.) cane (reed) punctuated vessel fragment found at Cedar Point

Timucuan - Breastplate - National Parks Gallery

Timucuan - Breastplate - National Parks Gallery

Etched and gilded iron and brass breastplate, European, 16th century. (This was purchased from an antique dealer in the 1950s and is NOT original to the site.)

Timucuan - Arquebus - National Parks Gallery

Timucuan - Arquebus - National Parks Gallery

Wood and iron smoothbore matchlock arquebus, approximately .75 caliber. Inlaid bone decoration. German, 16th century. (This was purchased from an antique dealer in the 1950s and is NOT original to the site.)

Timucuan - Stamped Vessel Fragment

Timucuan - Stamped Vessel Fragment

Altamaha (1500s-1700s A.D.) cross-simple stamped vessel fragment. Found at Cedar Point.

Timucuan - Backplate - National Parks Gallery

Timucuan - Backplate - National Parks Gallery

Etched and gilded iron and brass breastplate, European, 16th century. (This was purchased from an antique dealer in the 1950s and is NOT original to the site.)

Timucuan - Spanish cannon - National Parks Gallery

Timucuan - Spanish cannon - National Parks Gallery

Bronze, breech loading swivel cannon, fired one-pound cannonballs. Known as "pas o muros" (through the wall). Spanish, 16th century. (Purchased from dealer in Spain.)

Timucuan - Chart Dividers - National Parks Gallery

Timucuan - Chart Dividers - National Parks Gallery

Steel chart dividers used for early navigation. European, 16th century. (This was purchased from an antique dealer in the 1950s and is NOT original to the site.)

Timucuan - Button - National Parks Gallery

Timucuan - Button - National Parks Gallery

A 16th century left-handed dagger and scabbard.

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Plate Fragment

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Plate Fragment

Refined earthenware plate rim fragment with brown and white transfer printed design. Found at Kingsley Plantation Kitchen House.

Timucuan - Powder Flask - National Parks Gallery

Timucuan - Powder Flask - National Parks Gallery

Wood, leather and iron gunpowder flask, European, 16th century. (This was purchased from an antique dealer in the 1950s and is NOT original to the site.)

Timucuan - Dagger and Scabbard - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Timucuan - Dagger and Scabbard - Public Domain image, National Parks G...

16th century, left handed dagger with fluted blade. Grip is covered with thin wire woven into "fabric" and criss-crossed with very fine chain. Gilt inlay on hilt. Scabbard originally covered in velvet. (This w... More

Photo of Timucuan - Vessel Fragment - Public domain dedication

Photo of Timucuan - Vessel Fragment - Public domain dedication

Altamaha (1500s-1700s A.D.) fingernail punctated and cross-simple stamped vessel fragment. Found at Cedar Point

Timucuan - French Coin - National Parks Gallery

Timucuan - French Coin - National Parks Gallery

This silver coin was minted in 1564. Obverse is a profile of Charles IX. Wording around edge of coin reads "CAROLUS VIIII D C FRAN REX". Reverse has a French coat-of-arms: three fleur-de-lis enclosed in a shield

Timucuan - Alabaster Carving - National Parks Gallery

Timucuan - Alabaster Carving - National Parks Gallery

Alabaster carving of Charles IX and Nostradamus with its original gilt frame. Charles IX is on horseback presenting a bag of money to Nostradamus and represents an event that occurred at Salon in 1564.

Signature of Rene de Laudonniere

Signature of Rene de Laudonniere

This 1573 vellum document bears the only known signature of Rene de Laudonniere. Written entirely in handwriting (French) the letter is endorsed on its back side.

Timucuan - A navigation tool - Public domain  engraving

Timucuan - A navigation tool - Public domain engraving

Compendium or pocket-dial or sun-dial, circa 1577. Used for early navigation. Silver, three part dial, middle has engraving of single-masted sailing ship and names of European ports are listed around edges. (T... More

National parks: Pendant - public domain image

National parks: Pendant - public domain image

Oval, with glass encasing two different images of the Virgin Mary. On one side she gazes intently at crucifix in her left hand. Reverse side has image of Mary and child Jesus. (This was purchased from an antiqu... More

Timucuan - Spanish cannon - National Parks Gallery

Timucuan - Spanish cannon - National Parks Gallery

Bronze cannon, fired 12 pound cannonballs, believed to have come from the 1618 wreck of the San Martin, off the coast of Florida. Dolphin shaped cascabel and handles. Cast in 1594 by Sebastianos Ballasteros in ... More

Timucuan - Gibbs China - National Parks Gallery

Timucuan - Gibbs China - National Parks Gallery

Dishes from the wedding china set of Isabella Kingsley and George Gibbs. The 1789 wedding present of soup bowls

Timucuan - Support Beam- Before

Timucuan - Support Beam- Before

The support beam and post seen here were added to relieve structural stress caused by the addition of the staircase. Recently a steel beam has been installed to shore up the structure and allow for the removal... More

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Tabby Cabin

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Tabby Cabin

This tabby cabin was restored to how it might have looked in the 1800s.

Grape Packing Box - National Parks Gallery

Grape Packing Box - National Parks Gallery

Round grape packing box made from wood. Paper label on lid reads, "Choice Grapes / From Palmetto Vineyard / Fort George Island / Florida." The Rollins family grew grapes at the Kingsley Plantation in the late ... More

Timucuan - Pearlware plate fragment

Timucuan - Pearlware plate fragment

Green edged pearlware plate fragment. Found at Kingsley Plantation. Blue and green edged pearlware were produced in England, but common in the U.S. and Spanish Florida during the late 18th-early 19th century.

Timucuan - National parks: Table - public domain image

Timucuan - National parks: Table - public domain image

Duncan Phyfe style mahogany drop-leaf pedestal table. Given to Ana Eduardo Teresa Hernandez upon her marriage to Kingsley Beatty Gibbs in 1833.

National parks: Shackles - public domain image

National parks: Shackles - public domain image

These shackles circa 1810-1835 were found in the basement of the Planters House at Kingsley Plantation. Stocks sit on 2 rectangular blocks wood with notches cut in top. Believed used to punish Kingsley Plantati... More

Timucuan - Vessel fragment - National Parks Gallery

Timucuan - Vessel fragment - National Parks Gallery

Blue transfer printed vessel fragment of small bowl or cup. Manufactured in England in 1840s, found at Kingsley Plantation.

3rd Rhode Island Artillery firing cannon

3rd Rhode Island Artillery firing cannon

3rd Rhode Island Artillery firing 1841 6-pounder howitzer

3rd Rhode Island Artillery preparing to fire

3rd Rhode Island Artillery preparing to fire

3rd Rhode Island Artillery preparing to fire 1841 6-pounder howitzer.

Timucuan - Bill of Sale - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Timucuan - Bill of Sale - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

This is a bill-of-sale for slave Jimmy Gibbs, sold by Andrew Pow (alias Sabata) to Rafael D. Fontane and then transferred by him to George R. Fairbanks. Jimmy was originally owned by George Gibbs. Bill-of-sale ... More

Timucuan - Clock - National Parks Gallery

Timucuan - Clock - National Parks Gallery

Gilbert wall clock, c. 1910. Hung in Willie Browne's father's law office in downtown Jacksonville. Willie Browne donated his land to become what is now the Theodore Roosevelt Area of the Preserve.

Timucuan - National parks: Chair - public domain image

Timucuan - National parks: Chair - public domain image

all contain the same gold stripes and some pieces are adorned with a monogrammed "G".

National parks: Cardinal - public domain image

National parks: Cardinal - public domain image

Cardinals are a common bird in the park.

Timucuan - National parks: Basket - public domain image

Timucuan - National parks: Basket - public domain image

Large basket made from pinestraw and caning. Made in the Gullah-Geechee tradition and used to toss rice in the air while the husks blow off. Acquired by the Florida Park Service and transferred to the National ... More

Attendees fill the room. - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Attendees fill the room. - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Curious attendees fill the tables of the Ribault Club ballroom.

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Beam Replacement

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Beam Replacement

Due to termite damage, an original support beam on the Northeast bedroom had to be replaced using similar methods to the original builders.

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Bus Departing

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Bus Departing

After an educational and fun field trip students head back to school on the bus provided through the Ticket to Ride grant.

Door Refurbishment- Before - National Parks Gallery

Door Refurbishment- Before - National Parks Gallery

The Victorian Era doors on the main house were faded and in poor condition.

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - China Cabinet

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - China Cabinet

Hepplewhite style china cabinet in two sections. Reportedly belonged to Willie Browne, who donated his land to become what is now the Theodore Roosevelt Area of the Preserve.

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Bead Necklace

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Bead Necklace

Native American bead necklace, made from gastropod shells. Strung on modern thread. Found at Kauffman Island midden in Lake Kerr, Florida.

National parks: KEFJ_2014_Miscellaneous_0092 - public domain image

National parks: KEFJ_2014_Miscellaneous_0092 - public domain image

Hepplewhite style china cabinet in two sections. Reportedly belonged to Willie Browne, who donated his land to become what is now the Theodore Roosevelt Area of the Preserve.

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Painted Bunting

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Painted Bunting

Painted buntings are sometimes called the tax day bird in this area, they arrive each year in mid-April.

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - _DSC2267 EDIT

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - _DSC2267 EDIT

Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Listening and Learning - National Parks Gallery

Listening and Learning - National Parks Gallery

Participants enjoy the presentations. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Planter's Home at Night - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Planter's Home at Night - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

The planter's home on Fort George Island, built in 1798.

Timucuan - National parks: Basket - public domain image

Timucuan - National parks: Basket - public domain image

arms Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lodge Blueprint South - National Parks Gallery

Lodge Blueprint South - National Parks Gallery

Blueprint of the Army Navy lodge built on the grounds of Kingsley Plantation currently used as bathrooms, bookstore, and ranger offices.

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Termite Damage

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Termite Damage

One of the greatest threats to this structure has been termite damage.

National parks: Presentation - public domain image

National parks: Presentation - public domain image

Presenters cover a variety of topics within different subject areas. Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Nana Dune at American Beach - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Pine Flats

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Pine Flats

The loblolly pine forest of the Cedar Point area. Public domain photograph of timber industry, lumber, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - _DSC2346 EDIT

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - _DSC2346 EDIT

Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Presentations Continue

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Presentations Continue

Presentations are engaging and thoughtful. Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Tapa cloth

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Tapa cloth

This oval Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Aerial of the Saltmarsh - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Aerial of the Saltmarsh - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

A birds eye view of the backwaters and creeks of Timucuan Preserve.

Learning in the Barn - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Learning in the Barn - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Ranger talks engage the students and teach them about history. Public domain photograph of educational activity, National Park rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Back to School - National Parks Gallery

Back to School - National Parks Gallery

All good things must end but a least the bus ride home is through a beautiful maritime hammock.

Timucuan - National parks: Button - public domain image

Timucuan - National parks: Button - public domain image

Shell button with four holes in center. Found in Kingsley Plantation slave cabin.

Timucuan - Red Tailed Hawk - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Timucuan - Red Tailed Hawk - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...

A red tailed hawk is one of many flying predators in the Preserve.

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Staircase View

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Staircase View

The installation of a steel support beam allowed for a peak through the walls at the backside of the staircase added in the Victorian Era. Look closely and you can see printing on the wood used in construction... More

Timucuan - National parks: Table - public domain image
Door Refurbishment- After - National Parks Gallery

Door Refurbishment- After - National Parks Gallery

The Victorian Era doors were repaired, refinished, and the hardware was polished.

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - _DSC2332 EDIT

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - _DSC2332 EDIT

Shell button with four holes in center. Found in Kingsley Plantation slave cabin.

Hawk at the fort - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Hawk at the fort - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Wildlife can often be spotted at Fort Caroline.

Timucuan - National parks: Marble - public domain image

Timucuan - National parks: Marble - public domain image

Clay marble with traces of stripes. Found at Kingsley Plantation.

Timucuan - National parks: Marble - public domain image

Timucuan - National parks: Marble - public domain image

red lips Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Fort Exhibit

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Fort Exhibit

At Fort Caroline, visitors can remember the failed French colony. Public domain photograph - park, sign, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Timucuan - National parks: Chair - public domain image

Timucuan - National parks: Chair - public domain image

Chippendale style mahogany dining chair. Belonged to Isabella Kingsley, sister of Zephaniah Kingsley.

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - _DSC2466 EDIT_1

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - _DSC2466 EDIT_1

Large basket made from pinestraw and caning. Made in the Gullah-Geechee tradition and used to toss rice in the air while the husks blow off. Acquired by the Florida Park Service and transferred to the National ... More

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Checking In

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Checking In

Upon arriving at the beautiful Ribault Club, attendees check in. Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Entrance for the fort exhibit. - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Entrance for the fort exhibit. - Public Domain image, National Parks G...

The fort exhibit was built to help people understand the story of Fort Caroline, the original fort has yet to be discovered by archaeologists.

_DSC2124 EDIT,test - National Parks Gallery

_DSC2124 EDIT,test - National Parks Gallery

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Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Sharing Scholarship

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Sharing Scholarship

The symposium gives scholars a chance to interact and share research on the Timucuan Preserve.

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - _DSC3068 EDIT

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - _DSC3068 EDIT

Public domain photograph of office, auditorium, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - _DSC2338 EDIT

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - _DSC2338 EDIT

Clay marble with traces of stripes. Found at Kingsley Plantation.

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - China Cabinet

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - China Cabinet

1 of 2 similar scottish gothic cathedral chairs. Chair frame includes elaborate turned legs with 3 supporting rungs between

Inside the Fort - National Parks Gallery

Inside the Fort - National Parks Gallery

The fort exhibit includes cannons and a memorial listing the known names of the colonists.

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Shell Gorget

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Shell Gorget

Worked shell gorget with 8-pointed star and scallop design. Found at Kauffman Island midden in Lake Kerr, Florida.

Welcome-State Park - National Parks Gallery

Welcome-State Park - National Parks Gallery

Michelle Waterman park manager of Talbot Islands State Park welcomes attendees.

Panel Answering Questions - National Parks Gallery

Panel Answering Questions - National Parks Gallery

Following presentations a panel of scholars take time to address questions from the audience.

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - _DSC2663 EDIT

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - _DSC2663 EDIT

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Timucuan - National parks: Plate - public domain image

Timucuan - National parks: Plate - public domain image

halo behind head. Reverse side image of Mary and child Jesus with Mary in a blue veil and a white and rose-colored dress. Baby held on right side of Mary. This pendant appears to come from the mid 1500's.

Touring the Plantation Grounds - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - _DSC2753 EDIT

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - _DSC2753 EDIT

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Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - _DSC2487 EDIT

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - _DSC2487 EDIT

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Round Marsh at Sunset - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Round Marsh at Sunset - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

A view from the bird observation deck in Theodore Roosevelt Area.

Living History Fire - National Parks Gallery

Living History Fire - National Parks Gallery

Living history events are held at Fort Caroline.

Support Beam- After - National Parks Gallery

Support Beam- After - National Parks Gallery

The successful installation of a steel beam to support the second story of the main house brought the entryway closer to it's Victorian Era appearance.

Lodge Blueprints North - National Parks Gallery

Lodge Blueprints North - National Parks Gallery

Blueprint of the Army Navy lodge built on Fort George Island in the 1920s.

1924 Dedication Program - National Parks Gallery

1924 Dedication Program - National Parks Gallery

1924 Dedication of the Ribault Monument Original Program

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