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
& 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
Partially restored but incomplete Native American vessel was found near Mayport Florida.
Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Cotton Talk
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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
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
Kids learn about cash crops, slavery, parts of the plant and ginning through the cotton activity.
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
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
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
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.)
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Altamaha (1500s-1700s A.D.) cane (reed) punctuated vessel fragment found at Cedar Point
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
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
Altamaha (1500s-1700s A.D.) cross-simple stamped vessel fragment. Found at Cedar Point.
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
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
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
A 16th century left-handed dagger and scabbard.
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
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 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
Altamaha (1500s-1700s A.D.) fingernail punctated and cross-simple stamped vessel fragment. Found at Cedar Point
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dishes from the wedding china set of Isabella Kingsley and George Gibbs. The 1789 wedding present of soup bowls
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
This tabby cabin was restored to how it might have looked in the 1800s.
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
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
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
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
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 1841 6-pounder howitzer
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
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
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
all contain the same gold stripes and some pieces are adorned with a monogrammed "G".
National parks: Cardinal - public domain image
Cardinals are a common bird in the park.
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
Curious attendees fill the tables of the Ribault Club ballroom.
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
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
The Victorian Era doors on the main house were faded and in poor condition.
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
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
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
Painted buntings are sometimes called the tax day bird in this area, they arrive each year in mid-April.
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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
The planter's home on Fort George Island, built in 1798.
Timucuan - National parks: Basket - public domain image
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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
One of the greatest threats to this structure has been termite damage.
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 Gall...
The protect dune at American Beach.
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
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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
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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
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
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
Shell button with four holes in center. Found in Kingsley Plantation slave cabin.
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
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
platters and a sauceboat with lid
Door Refurbishment- After - National Parks Gallery
The Victorian Era doors were repaired, refinished, and the hardware was polished.
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Shell button with four holes in center. Found in Kingsley Plantation slave cabin.
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
Clay marble with traces of stripes. Found at Kingsley Plantation.
Timucuan - National parks: Marble - public domain image
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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
Chippendale style mahogany dining chair. Belonged to Isabella Kingsley, sister of Zephaniah Kingsley.
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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
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 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
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Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Sharing Scholarship
The symposium gives scholars a chance to interact and share research on the Timucuan Preserve.
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Clay marble with traces of stripes. Found at Kingsley Plantation.
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
The fort exhibit includes cannons and a memorial listing the known names of the colonists.
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
Michelle Waterman park manager of Talbot Islands State Park welcomes attendees.
Panel Answering Questions - National Parks Gallery
Following presentations a panel of scholars take time to address questions from the audience.
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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 G...
Students get a chance to tour the park grounds.
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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 events are held at Fort Caroline.
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
Blueprint of the Army Navy lodge built on Fort George Island in the 1920s.
1924 Dedication Program - National Parks Gallery
1924 Dedication of the Ribault Monument Original Program