Volunteers needed for S FLA dig

[pegleglooker]

ZEPHYRHILLS — Organizers of this year's Founder's Day in Zephyrhills would like to start a new tradition.

From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 14, there will be an archaeological dig in a vacant lot in downtown. The event organizers are looking for volunteers to take part in some of the work, including sifting through dirt for artifacts and helping clean whatever is found.

Brenda Welcher, executive director of Main Street Zephyrhills, said the dig was planned for a number of reasons. She believes it is a way to get residents interested in the history and community of Zephyrhills.

And, this year's theme for Founder's Day is "Dig It: The '60s in Zephyrhills."

Welcher said the lot was chosen because there was probably a house on the land at some time, and possibly a store.

Margie Partain, who has been researching the history of the land, confirmed that she thought a house built in 1922 stood on the land, and that it was eventually turned into a store combo.

However, she said she would need to do more research to be certain what the property was used for. The city now owns the land.

Welcher said the University of South Florida's archaeological department will be leading the dig and will be logging any artifacts that might be found.

Welcher said she hopes this year's archaeological dig will find some city mementos.

"Depending on what we find this year, we might dig in the same area next year," Welcher said.

"If we don't find anything, we might dig in another place next year."

Want to help?:
To volunteer for the Founder's Day dig, e-mail Main Street Zephyrhills at mszi@verizon.net.

[Sir Digs-A-Lot]

This sounds very interesting. Thanks for posting the info.
-Dan

[willie d]

This sounds very interesting. Thanks for posting the info.
-Dan

Yes it does. Thanks Pegleglooker

[K*E*L*L*Y]

This sounds very interesting. Thanks for posting the info.
-Dan

Yes it does. Thanks Pegleglooker

hmmm....
I hope the city of NPR will take notice and let us dig over here.

[watercolor]

Sounds like a lot of fun!

Who gets to "curate" any significant finds. . . the city historical society or the USF archaeology department? (not trying to be funny, just curious)

[willie d]

This sounds very interesting. Thanks for posting the info.
-Dan

Yes it does. Thanks Pegleglooker

hmmm....
I hope the city of NPR will take notice and let us dig over here.

Wouldn't that be nice.

[finderzzs]

This isn't just a way to get your garden tilled for free is it? Kidding. It is very interesting.

[tri trackers]

Is anyone going to attend this??
RDI??

tri trackers

[SebastianSam]

SWR is correct. That is a very good area to search for relics.

[tri trackers]

I did E-Mail Brenda about this. My fatal mistake was telling her I was a metal detectorist. I did not tell her where I received the information.
Here's her reply:

Thank you for contacting Main Street Zephyrhills, Inc. Can you tell me
> where you received information about needing volunteers for our dig. We are
> having our Founders' Day Celebration this Saturday. I have attached our
> flyer. In combination with our Founders' Day we are having an
> archaeological dig with time-period activities and education. Florida
> Public Archaeology Network is conducting the dig for an educational purpose.
> If you would like to volunteer, you could sign up at the corner of 8th
> Street and 7th Ave. at 9a.m. Saturday morning. There will be minimal
> digging however and we will not need you to bring any equipment.
>
> Thanks again for contacting us,
> Brenda Welcher
>

[willie d]

I did E-Mail Brenda about this. My fatal mistake was telling her I was a metal detectorist. I did not tell her where I received the information.
Here's her reply:

Thank you for contacting Main Street Zephyrhills, Inc. Can you tell me
> where you received information about needing volunteers for our dig. We are
> having our Founders' Day Celebration this Saturday. I have attached our
> flyer. In combination with our Founders' Day we are having an
> archaeological dig with time-period activities and education. Florida
> Public Archaeology Network is conducting the dig for an educational purpose.
> If you would like to volunteer, you could sign up at the corner of 8th
> Street and 7th Ave. at 9a.m. Saturday morning. There will be minimal
> digging however and we will not need you to bring any equipment.
>
> Thanks again for contacting us,
> Brenda Welcher
>

If you need a source for the info , it was in the paper http://www.tampabay.com/news/humanin...icle974289.ece

[tri trackers]

Thanks Willie d,
I think I will leave it alone. Just didn't want any TN'ers thinking detecting would be met with open arms.

Russ & Cindy

[pegleglooker]

hey gang,
If any you go to this thing, let us know how it was, and hopefully snap a couple of pics as well..

PLL