Museum of Florida History

May 17–August 18, 2013

Seminole People of Florida: Survival and Success

Seminole People of Florida: Survival and Success

The Museum of Florida History is pleased to announce the opening of the temporary exhibit, Seminole People of Florida: Survival and Success on the evening of May 16, 2013. The exhibit will be on display May 17 to August 18, 2013. The exhibit is created in a spirit of admiration for the Seminole people who have not only survived and prospered, but have overcome extreme adversity. The exhibit provides an insight into the rich Seminole history, culture, and artistic traditions from the mid–1850s to the present. More than ninety artifacts are featured, including several examples of patchwork clothing from the Museum's collection of Seminole artifacts. Other artifacts include baskets, dolls, jewelry, utilitarian items, and more. Historic photographs, colorful graphics, and informative text panels help interpret the Seminoles' way of life.

The exhibit also includes artifacts on loan from the Seminole Tribe's Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, notably an early nineteenth-century bandolier bag and nine paintings by respected Seminole artist Noah Billie.