2. Florida's Apalachee Spanish history museum
Address: Mission San Luis 2100 West Tennessee Street Tallahassee, FL
32304
Phone number: 850.245.6406
Hours of operations: Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Mission: “To support and enhance Mission San Luis, a world-class site
dedicated to researching and teaching the archaeology and history of
Florida's Hispanic and Native American peoples.”
Mission San Luis had very impressive structures in the 1500-1600’s.
Things you’ll learn:
Apalachee Indians were an advanced Indian tribe whom were very skilled
at building structures.
Every structure built had significant for the citizens of Mission San Luis.
Photo reference:
http://UWF.edu/jworth/SanLuis_CouncilHouse.jpg
http://www.missionsanluis.org/_images/the_western_capital4.jpg
MISSION SAN LUIS
3. Heart of compound- located in the center
Outlined of a large circle-all other structures
around the outside
Made of clay-
size of a football field
Trading markets
socializing
Indian “Ball game”
was played here
PLAZAS
4. Largest Indian structure in southern united
states
Held up to 3000
people
Large fire area
kept rain for falling
in
Served as both
community center
and city hall
Focused on religion, dancing and rituals
COUNCIL HOUSE
5. Most important structure on compound
Medium sized, 50 feet by 110 feet
Provided education, baptisms, funerals,
marriages and religious services
Church bells rang throughout the day to signal
events occurring
Cemetery was located right underneath church
CHURCH
