Discussing Facts & Family Lore: Researching Families in Context of History
About this Event
The Deering Estate Presents a Historic Lecture Series: Discussing Facts and Family Lore: Researching Families in the Context of History
As part of the Historic Lecture Series at Deering Estate, ‘Discussing Facts and Family Lore: Researching Families in the Context of History’ explores the America 250 exhibition, ‘Family History is America’s Story’ featuring expertise from Lorrie Chupina Martin, president of the Genealogical Society of Greater Miami. Whether you are discovering ancestors for the first time or trying to verify a long held family tale, this discussion will offer tools for distinguishing fact from lore. Insights into the Deering family’s genealogy will illustrate key examples and may help you consider how your own family’s story fits into the broader context of history.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, November 1st, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Deering Estate Visitor Center Theater
16701 SW 72nd Avenue
Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
Tickets: Free of charge, RSVP on Eventbrite required.
About the Speaker:
Lorrie Chupina Martin serves as president for the Genealogical Society of Greater Miami, and as chair of the National Genealogical Society Delegate Council for member organizations. After working in finance and operations, the search for biological family in 2018 led her to the field of genealogy. She earned the Boston University Certificate in Genealogical Research and became a professional genealogist focusing on forensic research. Lorrie is also a member of NGS, APG, the APG Forensic SIG, Florida State Genealogical Society, and others. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Miami and Master of Public Administration from Florida International University. Lorrie has served on other community boards including the Junior League of Miami and its Foundation, and currently on the Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board for the City of Coral Gables.
About the Deering Estate:
Deering Estate, located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. in Miami, is a 21st Century house museum, cultural and ecological field station, and a national landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places, owned by the State of Florida and managed by Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department. Deering Estate is designated as one of seven Miami Dade County “Heritage Parks” which have a vital role in our community’s history, environment and in providing recreational and cultural experiences.
Cultural Arts Programming at the Deering Estate is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, and The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc. Programming in the Deering Estate theater is also possible thanks to The Jorge M. Perez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation.
About the Deering Estate Foundation:
For those who treasure the Deering Estate, who advocate for its preservation and wish to invest in its future, The Deering Estate Foundation provides opportunities for individuals and corporations alike to partake in membership, signature events, and one-of-a-kind experiences, all in service of providing vital funding and support to the Deering Estate. Through these efforts, the foundation fulfills its mission to uphold the legacy of Charles Deering's cherished 1920s-era property, to provide funding for the cultural, educational and recreational experiences it offers, as well as its significant scientific and archaeological endeavors to conserve its diverse flora, fauna and the eight native ecosystems that thrive on its 450 acres, and to ensure its longevity as a prized American heritage site. Established in 1989, The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc. is a community-based charitable 501(c) 3 Florida Corporation and the philanthropic partner of the Deering Estate.
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