Archeology

We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to a presentation about the history of Florissant.  A history you may not be familiar with.  Many of us are familiar with the historic buildings we have in Florissant or the history of our earlier settlers but this is an opportunity for us to learn about Florissant during the time of pre-history.

In early 2004 a small group of interested Florissant residents came together, applied for and received a grant from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources State Historic Preservation Office. Under the direction of Joe Harl, President of the Archaeological Research Center, and these determined Florissant residents, an archeological dig in Spanish Land Grant Park was completed.  Many significant artifacts were uncovered, giving us even greater knowledge of a city so rich in historic value.

We would like to extend an invitation for you to share our historic treasures and enjoy a short presentation by Joe Harl on...

12,000 Years of Florissant History-  The Pre-History'
Thursday September 29, 2011  7 p.m. James J. Eagan Recreation Center

This will be a great opportunity for you to meet other Florissant residents that have an interest in preserving our historic past for future generations.  Members of the Landmarks Historic District Commission will be available to answer any questions you might have about the new exciting things in which the commission is involved. Light refreshments will be provided by the newest occupant of the Florissant Train Depot, DeLish.

Thank you for all your past and future efforts in maintaining the history of Florissant. I hope to see you at this event which promises to be freshly informative and interesting.  It should bring to light how the first people in this area lived.

Brochure Front / Back

Pictures from the event