Dugout Canoes

Since ancient times, people of the Americas have relied on canoes for daily life and worldly connections. Don’t miss the boat! “Dugout Canoes: Paddling through the Americas” runs October 2015 to January 2017 as a free exhibit in the gallery at Governor's House, 48 King Street, St. Augustine, Florida. This object-rich and interactive exhibition features American dugouts from ancient times to present. Find out how dugout canoes have affected life and travel throughout the Americas, from Florida to the Amazon and the Pacific. Discover the world’s largest archaeological find – 101 ancient dugouts at Newnans Lake, Florida, and how scientists study dugouts from the past. Learn how the dugout tradition is alive and well in Native communities today. Exhibit is open daily from 10am to 5 pm.

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