From Citrus to From Citrus to Cemeteries:Cemeteries:

Historical Historical Archaeology in Archaeology in

OaklandOakland

Jena M. Skinner (University of Central Jena M. Skinner (University of Central Florida)Florida)

Jason Wenzel (University of Florida)Jason Wenzel (University of Florida)Alita Huff (Ocoee Historical Commission) Alita Huff (Ocoee Historical Commission)

Oakland Historic Archaeology Oakland Historic Archaeology ProjectProject

Excavation at Chambless-Hull House 8OR9836Excavation at Chambless-Hull House 8OR9836

Study of Old African American Cemetery Study of Old African American Cemetery 8OR95678OR9567

Ethnographic and Archival researchEthnographic and Archival research

Educational OutreachEducational Outreach

Oakland Cultural Heritage Oakland Cultural Heritage

Luther TildenLuther Tilden- Luther Tilden Purchased 561 acre tract in - Luther Tilden Purchased 561 acre tract in 1877, became known as “Tildenville” 1877, became known as “Tildenville” (unofficially part of Oakland)(unofficially part of Oakland)

-““Grand Ole Man of West Orange County”Grand Ole Man of West Orange County”

- Citrus Groves and Packing HousesCitrus Groves and Packing Houses

Meadow Marsh Meadow Marsh 8OR46578OR4657