Dr. Eric Hannel and Dr. Karen Hannel Scholars of Native American History

The Hannels are scholars of Native American history and passionate about exposing injustice to Native Americans. Through their research and archeological efforts they discovered a town named for Seminole Chief Chipco that had been long forgotten in history books. The area is now designated with a marker as a Florida Heritage Site forever recognizing the town of Chipco and its Seminole connection. Eric and Karen fought to establish the marker because it is important to remember the Seminole, especially given the policies of the day, which included removal and extermination. Read More.