Mapping Miami’s Ancient Sites Lecture

On Saturday, July 19, 2025 local artist and historian William Keddell will present an hour-long illustrated lecture, followed by a Q&A, exploring Miami’s major ancient archaeological sites. Each new excavation reveals more evidence that for thousands of years, Miami was a vibrant center of Native American—specifically Tequesta—life. This presentation shares what we currently know and what ongoing research continues to uncover.

Born in New Zealand, William Keddell graduated with a BA (Hons) from the Chelsea School of Art in London in 1977. For ten years, he pursued filmmaking in both New Zealand and London. In the late 1980s, he relocated to the USA, where he raised a family and continued his career as an artist, focusing on exploring stereovision. During the 1990s, his artist studio was situated adjacent to downtown’s historic Lummus Park. This location, featuring the preserved Pioneer Home and Slave Plantation Longhouse, inspired William to advocate for uncovering hidden pre-1896 histories of Miami.

The event will take place from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Deering Estate Visitor Center theater.

Cost: $15

Tickets sold online only: https://deeringestate.org/events/lecture/

Parking & Directions: Free parking is available in the Visitor Center parking lot located on SW 168 Street just west of 72nd Avenue. The event will be held indoors in the Visitor Center Theater.

You may also like the following events from Deering Estate:

• This Friday, 4th July, 10:00 am, Reduced admission on July 4th in Palmetto Bay
• Next Tuesday, 8th July, 06:30 pm, Full Moon Yoga in Palmetto Bay
• Next Saturday, 12th July, 07:00 pm, Herp Tour in Palmetto Bay

Also check out other Arts events in Palmetto Bay, Theatre events in Palmetto Bay.