This podcast episode explores the remarkable career and experiences of Bob Carr, Miami-Dade County’s first archaeologist and director of the Archaeological and Historical Conservancy. With more than fifty years of experience uncovering Florida’s past, Carr has dedicated his career to discovering, documenting, and preserving the archaeological record of Southeast Florida and beyond. His extensive work has helped deepen our understanding of the region’s history, from the Late Archaic period through the late nineteenth century, shedding light on the people, cultures, and communities that shaped the Sunshine State.
In his book titled “Digging Miami”, Bob provides details on the discoveries that have helped historians understand Miami’s early history. As an author, Carr published an historical fiction novel which follows archaeologist Manny Garcia who makes a discovery along the Miami River that endangers the Everglades ecosystem.
Tune into this week’s podcast episode to hear more about Bob Carr and his more than five decades of archaeological work throughout Florida. You can download this episode on your favorite podcast platform (iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify) or listen directly on the Miami-History website. Please remember to click on the subscribe button and to provide a rating and comment on any of the platforms where this podcast episode is available.
