INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The Emerson Center Humanities Series, in partnership with the Florida Humanities Council and sponsored in part by Marine Bank & Trust, concludes the six-performance series on Thursday, April 3, at 7 p.m. with St. Augustine’s city archaeologist, Carl Halbirt presenting, St. Augustine’s Unseen Heritage: The Archaeology of early Colonial Life in America’s Oldest European Community.
Carl Halbirt has been St. Augustine’s city archaeologist since 1990.
St. Augustine’s archaeological heritage is unparalleled in the quantity and diversity of remains buried beneath its buildings, streets and backyards. As city archaeologist, Halbirt conducts archaeological investigations at properties slated for development and conserving artifacts collected – both European and Native American.
The Florida Humanities Series is presented by The Emerson Center at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Vero Beach. Six acclaimed speakers and performers and one special presentation have been presented at the Center since October 2013 with presentations relating to Florida history and issues.
Funding for these programs is provided through a grant from the Florida Humanities Council with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these programs do not necessarily represent those of the Florida Humanities Council or the National Endowment for the Humanities.
The capacity of the Emerson Center is more than 800; free admission will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis. The Emerson Center is handicap accessible and is conveniently located at 1590 27th Avenue, on the SE corner of 16th Street and 27th Avenue in Vero Beach. For more information, contact (772) 778-5249.