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UWF Historic Trust to host Arcadia Mill grand re-opening

WHAT:  UWF Historic Trust will host the grand re-opening of the 37-acre Arcadia Mill Archaeological Site on Saturday, March 14 at 10 a.m. Arcadia’s site grounds have been closed to the public since September 2014 as a result of construction for a new ADA-compliant bridge over Pond Creek and an associated boardwalk that connects to the nature trails. The event will showcase Arcadia's newly constructed bridge, children's activities, vendors, demonstrators and site tours.

WHAT: 
UWF Historic Trust will host the grand re-opening of the 37-acre Arcadia Mill Archaeological Site on Saturday, March 14 at 10 a.m. Arcadia’s site grounds have been closed to the public since September 2014 as a result of construction for a new ADA-compliant bridge over Pond Creek and an associated boardwalk that connects to the nature trails. The event will showcase Arcadia’s newly constructed bridge, children’s activities, vendors, demonstrators and site tours.

WHEN:
Saturday, March 14

TIME:
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: 
Arcadia Mill Archeological Site
5709 Mill Pond Lane
Milton, Fla. 32583

PARKING AND DIRECTIONS:
Event parking will be at the Pensacola State College West Lot (Intramural Sports Field) just off Highway 90. Trolleys will shuttle guests to and from the designated parking lot, which will be marked by signs and greeters.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Megan Gonzalez
Director of Communications
University of West Florida
MeganG@uwf.edu
Office: 850.474.2658
Cell: 850.982.8836