Hidden History of the Dry Tortugas: Writings on the Walls

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Genealogy & History

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Adults
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Hidden History of the Dry Tortugas: Writings on the Walls

Fort Jefferson is one of the most extensive and ambitious permanent coastal fortifications ever constructed by the US Army during the 19th Century. While many details of its construction and military history are well documented, many other aspects of its past are still being researched. The purpose of Ft. Jefferson’s visitors has ranged from military duty to human migration to day-tripping pleasure-seekers. Over time many inscriptions have been left behind marking these visits.

This presentation highlights a project that focused on several inscriptions spanning the first few decades of the 20th Century to modern times.

Program presented by FPAN, the Florida Public Archaeology Network.

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