The Search for San Antonio de Bacuqua: Archaeology Talk
A battlefield in a backyard!
Start Date
Oct. 20, 2026
Time
06:30 pm
Location
Goodwood Museum and Gardens1600 Miccosukee Rd
Tallahassee FL 32308
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What started as a homeowner finding Native American and Spanish pottery on his two-acre lot, turned into the archaeological discovery of a lifetime. Dana Bryan details his discovery of what appears to be San Antonio de Bacuqua, a 17th-century Spanish mission that was burned to the ground during the opening massacre of the 1647 Apalachee revolt. Join Dana and FSU archaeologist Dr. Tanya Peres as they reveal the story of finding the remarkable artifacts they believe puts this forgotten battlefield back on the map.