Hello Readers! As I've been studying the shipwrecks odd the coast of Padre Island, I've also been learning how to interpret and present them in different formats for different audiences. The core narrative is always the same: In April 1554, three Spanish ships traveling back...
Interpreting shipwrecks, especially ones these old, comes with specific challenges. Padre Island National Seashore is a highly recreational park, with extensive natural resources. The cultural resources of the park are often not visible, and interacting with them is not encouraged. Educational material about these resources...
Hello readers! These first couple of weeks I've been completely immersed with information at Padre Island National Seashore. I have begun studying and understanding the importance of the 3 ships that sunk off the coast of Padre Island in 1554 and how valuable they are...
Hello! My name is Claudia! I am a (very recent) graduate of Arizona State University, majoring in Museum Studies. I was born and raised in Houston, Texas and recently returned after studying in Arizona for my undergrad. I'm happy to be returning to Texas for...