Comments on: Florida History: The Apalachee and Spanish at San Luis Mission

By: MaryAnne

MaryAnne — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 19:58:43 +0000

In reply to Mia Wenjen. Yes, this was a mission site for the Catholic church. They were at one point invited to settle here, although they didn't actually settle until later. Some Native Americans did convert, maybe even all, but it definitely wasn't at gunpoint. There are records of the Apalachee playing their traditional ball game and maintaining other tribal traditions while living at this site. I do imagine there was pressure to convert, but overall this seemed to be an exceptionally peaceful cooperative situation between the two groups. Not faultless, but better than many.

By: Mia Wenjen

Mia Wenjen — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 16:53:56 +0000

I would love to hear more about the role of religion, particularly Catholicism in the converting the Apalacees. Was the Catholic Church involved? Was there a push to convert the Native Americans and what did that look like? Was it forced upon them via gunpoint or was it voluntary? It never seems to be voluntary.

By: MaryAnne

MaryAnne — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 21:30:15 +0000

In reply to Ticia. Fascinating! We'll have to go there someday.

By: Ticia

Ticia — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 22:57:01 +0000

I love Saint Augustine in Florida, the fort there is one of the few that has never been taken by an invading army because of its unique architecture.