# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Science Cafe Minerals of the Tri-State Mining District and the Birth of Popular Mineral Collecting
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: *Registration Preferred*

5:30PM - Social at the Museum

6:00PM - Presentation at the RELC



Discover the legacy of the Tri-State Mining District in the Gillespie Museum's newest mineral exhibit. This historic mining region spans southwestern Missouri, southeastern Kansas, and northeastern Oklahoma, and was once one of the world’s most productive source of lead and zinc. The exhibit is curated by expert Dr. Sam Upchurch and the beautiful specimens on display are on loan from his personal collection.



Sam has spent more than 50 years teaching and conducting research in karst geomorphology and geochemistry, for which he is internationally known. He is the author of over 200 articles and chapters in books, and has edited several published collections of papers. He is a Senior Fellow of the Geological Society of America (GSA) and has received numerous awards for his research and service to the geological community. He is a former Professor and Chairman of Geology at the University of South Florida. Prior to joining the faculty at USF he taught at Michigan State University and served as a Research Physical Scientist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Captain, Retired) Great Lakes Research Center in Detroit, MI. He was appointed to serve on Florida’s first Board of Professional Geologists and is licensed to practice in Florida and Tennessee.



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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/deland/science-cafe-minerals-of-the-tri-state-mining-district-and-the-birth-of-popular-mineral-collecting/200029515114239
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 16

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Deland
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 234 E Michigan Ave, DeLand, FL, United States, Florida 32724
- **lat**: 29.03324
- **long**: -81.29994
- **full address**: 234 E Michigan Ave, DeLand, FL, United States, Florida 32724

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Science Cafe Minerals of the Tri-State Mining District and the Birth of Popular Mineral Collecting being held?
  - **A:** Science Cafe Minerals of the Tri-State Mining District and the Birth of Popular Mineral Collecting takes place on Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 234 E Michigan Ave, DeLand, FL, United States, Florida 32724.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Science Cafe Minerals of the Tri-State Mining District and the Birth of Popular Mineral Collecting?
  - **A:** Science Cafe Minerals of the Tri-State Mining District and the Birth of Popular Mineral Collecting is organized by Gillespie Museum, Stetson University.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Science Cafe Minerals of the Tri-State Mining District and the Birth of Popular Mineral Collecting is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Deland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Science Cafe Minerals of the Tri-State Mining District and the Birth of Popular Mineral Collecting sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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