Calusa Heritage Trail tours begin
The Calusa Heritage Trail is a part of the Florida Museum’s Randell Research Center. Located at 13810 Waterfront Drive in Pineland, the RRC’s Calusa Heritage Trail is open daily, from sunrise to sunset for self-guided visits.
Walking this trail allows participants to journey into the past at a place where archaeology, history and ecology meet and learn about the fascinating Calusa people and how they thrived right here for thousands of years!
Docent-led guided tours of this amazing place will be offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. and at 1 p.m. Reservations are not required; please plan to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
In addition to the guided tours, the Randell Research Center has once again partnered with Captiva Cruises to offer Harbor History Tours. Participants can learn about the geology, archaeology and history of northern Pine Island Sound.
A portion of every ticket sold goes to the Randell Research Center. Tickets are $35 each and these tours take place from noon to 2 p.m. on Jan. 22, Feb. 8, Feb. 25, March 11, March 22 and April 8. Reservations may be made by calling Captiva Cruises at 239-472-5300.
The Visitor Center with gift shop and classroom is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday (through May 24). The requested donation to visit is $7.
For additional information about the trail or the center, call 239-283-2157 or visit the RCC website at https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/rrc/.