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October 2024
Spooktacular Miami City Cemetery Walking Tour
Celebrate spooky season with a visit to Miami City Cemetery! Families are invited to meet Julia Tuttle and early notable Miamians as you engage with history. Hear stories of how the Magic City came to be and of the people who helped shape this community. Curated for families with children ages 7 and up. All are welcome to come as you are or in costume.* *Costumes and some costume masks may be worn; masks must provide unobstructed peripheral vision at…
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Annual Miami City Cemetery Walking Tour
Connect with the past on a walking tour of the Miami City Cemetery with Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George and HistoryMiami Museum’s Coordinator of Education Programs and Community Engagement, Ingrid E. Argueta. Founded in 1897, just a year after the city’s incorporation, this historic graveyard is a monument to so many of the people who helped shape the early history of the Magic City. Hear stories of notable Miami residents, including the civil rights leader Reverend Theodore Gibson, “Mother…
Find out more »Exhibition Opening Panel Discussion- Women Photographers: Shared Documentary Narrative
HistoryMiami Museum invites you to our opening event for our newest exhibition, Women Photographers: Shared Documentary Narratives. This special panel discussion offers you a deeper look into the exhibition featuring the remarkable works of Maggie Steber, Silvia Lizama, Peggy Levison Nolan, and their talented mentees. Hear from the six featured photographers and curator Aldeide Delgado. This exhibition celebrates the influential roles these women play as artists, educators, and mentors in the photographic community as they see Miami through their lens. …
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CultureFest 305 2024
Immerse yourself in the magic of our city at HistoryMiami Museum’s eighth annual CultureFest 305, a folklife festival celebrating what makes Miami, Miami! Where else can you join a samba parade, marvel at Japanese taiko drumming, take a DJing lesson, and dance to rumba and merengue, all in one day? Experience this and even more at this free festival highlighting the Magic City’s rich cultural diversity. Connect with your community during this jam-packed afternoon and explore the sights, sounds, and…
Find out more »SANCTUARY: Sacred Movement
SANCTUARY: Sacred Movement presents a dialogue on movement practice for healing, justice, and liberation with choreographer and artistic director, Michelle Grant-Murray. The conversation will be followed by a presentation from the Olujimi Dance Collective who emphasize movement as a tool for cultural preservation, sustainability, and storytelling. SANCTUARY: Our Sacred Place explores the spiritual roots of Miami by documenting moments of communion with the divine in temples, churches and mosques. This arresting photo series from Little Haiti artist WOOSLER DELISFORT highlights the experiences of Indigenous,…
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SANCTUARY: Miami Art Week Tour with Woosler Delisfort
SANCTUARY: Our Sacred Place, a captivating photography exhibition by Little Haiti photographer, Woosler Delisfort, delves into the spiritual origins of Miami’s Indigenous, African, and Caribbean communities by capturing moments of divine connection in temples, churches, and mosques. The more than 100-piece exhibition highlights how these cultures are harnessing sacred spaces in Miami as vital sources of life, both politically and spiritually. Join Woosler Delisfort on an exhibition tour. Hear accounts of his artistic process in documenting these sacred places. Tour…
Find out more »Moon Over Miami River Cruise
Cruise along the Miami River with HistoryMiami Museum’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George. Reflect upon the history of Downtown Miami – from early indigenous peoples known as the Tequesta to the settlers on the river who once called this area home. Learn stories of nearby archaeological sites and see hidden neighborhoods. Water and soda service included in ticket price. Additional light snacks and drinks available for purchase from Island Queen Cruises. Members: $85, Non-Members: $95 Featured Speaker: Paul S.…
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