Question by Jason E Johns: Native American things to do near Orlando, Florida?
I’m going to Orlando, Florida in September 2008 and am looking for Native American things to do in the area. I’m looking for reservations, tribes, people to talk to, shamans, pow-wow’s etc. Any advice would be much appreciated.
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Answer by cutieblues28
I have lived in Orlando for 24 years, and have never heard of anything Native American around here. Sorry.
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There is lots of history and culture here. People who live in Orlando and do not know any of this are just people who don’t really live here.
I would first check out the Central Florida History Museum. This will give you a foundation for the Native American Culture in Central Florida, their history along with information on how to get in touch with them.
Shoot arrows at all the criminals running around!
Look into surrounding towns outside of Orlando. You will probably be able to find Native American people and places that have not been “taken over”.
Here’s a couple of links that might help:
http://www.visitflorida.com/cms/e/must_sees_for_native_american_history_and_culture.php
http://www.visitflorida.com/cms/e/Heritage_Trails.php
http://www.visitflorida.com/cms/e/tracing_floridas_native_american_history.php
You should go next month in november. There’s going to be a native american festival in silver springs its nov 16-18th..
i am part native indian and have never ever been to one so i am excited. check the website.. if i remember right its http://www.silversprings.com and go to “Events”.. oh and silver springs isn’t far from orlando i think its maybe 1 hour away.
I’ve looked on a map adni think there is a reservation area in south florida near lake okeechobee (sp) near the everglades
Here’s a link to a page about Native American history in Florida.
The page contains a link to the Seminole Tribe’s page.
http://www.ocls.info/Virtual/Galleries/History/native_americans.asp?bhcp=1#potano