Archaeologist Bob Carr tells the story of 10,000 years of Miami's human occupation through an exploration of 10 artifacts and objects beginning with Tequesta and Seminole that depict Miami's first people. Made possible by the Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade Historical Society. Registration is required for Zoom access. The Zoom link will be emailed within 24 hours of the event start time. Email booke@mdpls.org or call 305-668-4571 to access the Zoom link. Ages 19 yrs.+
About the Presenter
Robert (Bob) Carr has worked as an archaeologist with the State of Florida and the National Park Service, became Dade County’s first archaeologist, and retired as the County director of Historic Preservation. He is currently director of the Florida not-for-profit Archaeological and Historical Conservancy and author of numerous articles and two books Digging Miami and The Everglades (co-authored with Timothy A. Harrington). He has just completed a novel about the Miami Circle titled The Python Conspiracy.
About Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade Historical Society
The Miami Pioneers is Dade County's legacy historical organization, originally founded in 1936 by prominent settlers and business leaders who arrived in Miami in the pioneer era before the year 1900. The Natives of Dade was incorporated in 1986 by a group of local history enthusiasts born in Dade County. The groups merged on July 8, 2002.
AGE GROUP: | Adult (19+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Online | In-Person | History |
TAGS: | In-Person | Hobbies & Special Interest | Author Appearance |
Mon, May 05 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
Tue, May 06 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
Wed, May 07 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
Thu, May 08 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
Fri, May 09 | Closed |
Sat, May 10 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
Sun, May 11 | Closed |