Archaeological Excavations confirmed the location of the early 19th-century maroon community of Angola at the current site of Manatee Mineral Springs Park in Bradenton, Florida. The community-based archaeology led to the cultural heritage festival celebrating the survivors of the 1821 slave raid Angola who fled from Manatee Springs to Red Bays, The Bahamas; the descendants are returning for the fourth Back to Angola Festival. The Festival includes presentations by descendants, food, music, dancing, museum exhibits at Reflections of Manatee, Inc., and a scholars panel including community scholar Vickie Oldham, historian Dr. Canter Brown Jr., and archaeologist Dr. Uzi Baram. Free and open to the public. See website for free registration and details https://www.eventbrite.com/e/back-to-angola-festival-2023-sponsored-by-oaktree-community-outreach-inc-tickets-657054526777