Matheson History Camps

Calling all campers! The Matheson is thrilled to announce the very first Matheson History Camps to take place this summer. There will be two, week-long sessions with different themes.

SESSION 1: Expedition: Florida! July 20-24
Calling all history explorers! Traverse Florida’s rugged past with fun, hands-on learning in archaeology, ecology, and culture. Meet Florida’s innovative Native peoples and brave Gainesville pioneers.

SESSION 2: Florida Time Travelers July 27-31
Hop in the time machine and see your state with new eyes. Hands-on educational crafts and activities will take you back to the creatures of Florida’s prehistoric past, through Indigenous and American history, up to today. Find out how we know what we know about the past through Florida’s fascinating archaeology.