The Pompano Beach Historical Society's public meeting on Wednesday, March 15th, will feature David Blackard speaking on the history and art of South Florida's Seminole Indians.

Mr. Blackard is the museum director of the Seminole Tribe of Florida's Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, located on the Seminole Tribe's Big Cypress Reservation in the Florida Everglades. Much of the research and design of the museum's exhibits were his responsibility.

A recognized expert on the subject, Mr. Blackard authored the book, Patchwork and Palmettos: Seminole/Miccosukee Folk Art Since 1820. He is also a Pompano Beach resident and a graduate of Pompano Beach High School.

The free program will begin at 7:00 PM at the Dick & Miriam Hood Center (217 NE 4th Avenue, Pompano Beach).