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November 2022
Sold Out – Historic Morningside Walking Tour with Dr. George and Dade Heritage Trust
Discover the significance of Morningside, the City of Miami’s first historically designated neighborhood, with HistoryMiami Museum’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul George and Dade Heritage Trust’s Executive Director, Christine Rupp. Learn the history of this boom-era suburb as you view architectural styles of the early twentieth century, including Mediterranean Revival, Art Deco, and Masonry vernacular. See historic Morningside Park, with its stunning views of Biscayne Bay. Tour to include an inside look into a historic home in the Morningside community. Ticket…
Find out more »December 2022
Miami River Cruise with Dr. George and Ingrid E. Argueta
Cruise along the Miami River with HistoryMiami Museum’s Coordinator of Education Programs and Community Engagement, Ingrid E. Argueta, and its Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George. Reflect upon the history of Downtown Miami, from the Tequesta to the early settlers on the river who once called this area home. Learn stories of nearby archaeological sites and see hidden neighborhoods. Take in the city skyline as you enjoy drinks and light bites. Individual charcuterie boxes from Miami Grazing Company will be…
Find out more »Overtown Community Walking Tour with Rahsaan “FLY GUY” Alexander
Reflect upon the work of Rahsaan “FLY GUY” Alexander, photographer and curator of CAPTURE: A Portrait of the Pandemic, on a walk through historic Overtown. Learn about this important and vibrant community. See scenes featured in the exhibition as you explore Rahsaan Alexander’s process in bearing witness to and memorializing the events of 2020 and its impact on the people of this community. Ticket includes complimentary family pass to HistoryMiami Museum. Featured Speakers: Rahsaan "FLY GUY" Alexander For the better…
Find out more »January 2023
Sold Out – History in the Grove Walking Tour
Celebrate Coconut Grove’s 150th anniversary with HistoryMiami Museum and Coconut Grove Business Improvement District! Explore the history of the Grove, the land across from the light, with the museum’s Coordinator of Education Programs and Community Engagement, Ingrid E. Argueta and Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George. Hear accounts of some of the Grove’s early settlers, including E. W. F. Stirrup and Mariah Brown, the Beasley, Frow, and Pent families, and of Dr. Horace Porter, whose opening of a post office…
Find out more »February 2023
Sold Out – Exploring the Everglades: A Walk Through the River of Grass
Join HistoryMiami Museum and Everglades National Park in celebration of the park’s 75th anniversary! Experience this unique landscape on an off-trail hike as you reflect upon the natural environment. Explore how the Everglades inspired a movement to preserve our wetlands and how it has continued to influence art and culture in Miami and beyond. Tour will include a slough slog (wet hike), which will provide a hands-on view of the River of Grass and reveal the hidden world of a…
Find out more »March 2023
Stiltsville & Key Biscayne Cruise with Dr. George
Join HistoryMiami Museum’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul George, as he recounts the history of Biscayne Bay. Discover the storied past of Stiltsville, a series of colorful wooden houses built on the flats of the bay and located inside Biscayne National Park. Known in the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s as a playground for wealthy and well-connected, Stiltsville was once home to the now infamous Crawfish Eddies and Bikini Club. Learn how this once vivacious community on stilts dwindled down to the…
Find out more »April 2023
Sold Out – Design District Discoveries Walking Tour with Dr. George
Explore the heart of the Miami Design District with HistoryMiami Museum’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul George. Learn how the cutting-edge architecture and high-end boutiques evolved from the historic Buena Vista neighborhood. View public art installations, hear about developer Craig Robins, and learn about the neighborhood master plan created by Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk. Ticket includes complimentary family pass to HistoryMiami Museum. Featured Speaker: Paul S. George, Ph.D.Resident Historian For over three decades, HistoryMiami Museum’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S.…
Find out more »Sold Out – Secrets of Spring Garden Walking Tour with Dr. George
Stroll with HistoryMiami Museum’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul George, through one of Miami’s most delightful hidden neighborhoods – Spring Garden, located on the north bank of the Miami River. See the house dubbed the Hindu Temple and learn of its unique history in early films. View unforgettable examples of Miami’s early architecture. Ticket includes complimentary family pass to HistoryMiami Museum. Featured Speaker: Paul S. George, Ph.D.Resident Historian For over three decades, HistoryMiami Museum’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S. George has…
Find out more »May 2023
Sold Out: Miami Shores Walking Tour with John Bachay
Explore the history of Miami Shores with City Tours Guide, John Bachay. Once advertised as “America’s Mediterranean,” this village on the bay is home to architectural gems that speak to the area’s boom period construction. View homes that are locally and nationally designated historic landmarks. Enjoy a special look inside of one of the historic buildings in the neighborhood. Ticket includes complimentary family pass to HistoryMiami Museum. Featured Speaker: John BachayCity Tours Guide John is a native of Wisconsin but…
Find out more »June 2023
Full Moon Over Miami River Cruise with Dr. George
Enjoy an evening cruise along the Miami River with HistoryMiami Museum’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George. Reflect upon the history of Downtown Miami, from the Tequesta to the early 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. Ticket includes complimentary family pass to HistoryMiami Museum. Featured Speaker:…
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