CGCAS

CGCAS was organized in 1977. We are a State-chartered non-profit organization and have dozens of 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 professional association with archaeology, but we also have avocational/hobbyist members who enjoy being able to learn the history of the peoples who preceded us here in Florida and to study the artifacts they left behind.

Membership is open to anyone with a sincere interest in the cultural past of Florida and who is dedicated to the understanding and preservation of that heritage. Monthly meetings are held at the Weedon Island Cultural and Natural History Center in St. Petersburg. CGCAS conducts field trips to archaeological and historical sites, assists professional archaeologists in surveys and excavations, performs laboratory analysis of artifacts and fauna, and prepares reports of its findings. A monthly newsletter keeps members up to date on the Society's activities, upcoming events, book reviews, and other archaeological news.

Weeden Island Puncate Bowl which inspired our CGCAS logo!

This vessel is a replica of a Puncate Weeden Island bowl from prior excavations conducted on Weeden Island. The puncate design of the vessel is a unique style variation that began on Weeden Island and can be found in other regions along the Gulf Coast. Broken pottery fragments of this kind are a common artifact found within many burial mounds in the Florida Gulf Coast region.

This model was created with 175 image in Agisoft Metashape Professional 1.5. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROJECT

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Our Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. September through April
at Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center 1800 Weedon Dr NE, St Petersburg