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Florida History Talk at Lakeland Library | 14,000 Years

The Florida Public Archaeology Network hosts a free talk on Florida's prehistoric past Wednesday at the Lakeland Public Library.

10/14/2026 · Lakeland edition

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Rachael Kangas, director of the West Central and Central Regions of the Florida Public Archaeology Network, will present "Florida Before Oranges" on Wednesday, October 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lakeland Public Library, 100 North Lake Avenue.

Kangas will cover Florida's human history from its earliest inhabitants through more recent periods, including archaeological findings from Polk County. The presentation is free and open to the public. Attendees can ask questions after the talk.

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