IRAS, founded in 1965, is a nonprofit organization comprised of professional and avocational archaeologists interested in the preservation and interpretation of Florida’s cultural heritage, especially the Indian River area. This area was the home to a group of Native Americans named the Ais (or Ayes) by early Spanish explorers. This region includes Volusia, Brevard, and…
The BCAS has been established to provide a formal means by which individuals interested in Anthropological studies relating to southern Florida & the Caribbean Basin may come together to share and promote their mutual interests. While those interests may include the broad field of anthropology our primarily focus is on the archaeological record of southeastern…
Organized in 1977, this chapter represents the Tampa Bay area. We are a State-chartered non-profit organization and have many members from all walks of life. We are dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of Florida’s great cultural heritage. Many of our members have some professional association with archaeology, but we also have many avocational/hobbyist members…
CFAS was established in 1963 as a non-profit organization dedicated to the study and preservation of Florida’s prehistoric and historic heritage. Our membership is open to people of all ages. We are family oriented. Currently, our youngest member is 8 and our oldest is 87. The Central Florida Anthropological Society represents Osceola, Orange, Lake and…
The Archaeological Society of Southern Florida was established in 1949. We operate as a non-profit, volunteer organization which acts as a support mechanism for the office of the Dade County Archaeologist, serves as a focal point for local archaeology enthusiasts and professionals in the field, and helps to promote knowledge and appreciation of native archaeological…
