“Engravings of the Timucua People: The Past Is Not Always What It Seems” by Dr. Jerald Milanich

Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 | 2:00 - 3:30pm

Theodore de Bry’s 1591 engravings of the Timucua, once widely accepted as accurate visual records of Indigenous life in Florida, are now recognized by scholars as largely fabricated. This lecture will look at what has been learned about the life and times of these early Ormond Beach residents and the archaeological significance of their burial mounds in the region.

This lecture is FREE but registration is requested as seats are limited.

About the Speaker

An internationally recognized archaeologist and historian of Native cultures in Florida, Dr. Jerald Milanich is the author of more than 20 books on the Indigenous peoples of the southeastern United States and their interactions with Europeans. He has received numerous lifetime achievement awards from professional archaeological and historical organizations and was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

About the Series

This free lecture is part of OMAM's "America at 250: Florida’s History Through Power, People & Place" series.

Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom. Additional support is provided by the Jacarlene Foundation. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities, the National Endowment for the Humanities, or the Jacarlene Foundation.