About this Artifact

Don’t let this antiquity “fall into a trap”!

Bears were prolific along the Florida peninsula in the 1800s. They would swim from the mainland to Hutchinson Island to scavenge for turtle eggs. As a result, bear traps were used on the island, which provided some relief to people’s mostly fish diet.

Don’t let this antiquity “fall into a trap”; adopt it today! This artifact offers a glimpse into the challenges and resourcefulness of early island inhabitants.