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January 2022
Members Only-Julia Tuttle: An Artists’ Talk
Julia Tuttle: An Artists' Talk Folklife Gallery at HistoryMiami Museum -- South Building Meet Pamela Palma, director of PLY-Miami Fiber Art Collective, and collective artists, creators of Julia Tuttle – The Mural, now on view in HMM’s Folklife Gallery. This interactive artist's talk and presentation will share the backstory of the woman known as the “Mother of Miami” – who founded our city in 1896 – and how the mural’s artists crafted hundreds of leaves and flowers by hand using yarn,…
Find out more »February 2022
Via Zoom: Museum Story Time: African American/ Black Community Stories
FREE with registration. Register here for Zoom Instructions. Celebrate the joy of reading and be whisked away on a literary adventure as we read selections from the following books: Full, Full, Full of Love by Trish Cooke, illustrated by Paul Howard Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer - Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Janina Edwards We are reading with permission from Candlewick Press.Be advised audio and video recording during this program is prohibited…
Find out more »Members Only: 13th Annual Presidential Symposium
Sunday, February 27, 2022 2:00-4:00 p.m. HistoryMiami Museum Theater Reception following the presentation HMM Members: Free Non-Member: $30 Lincoln, the Civil War, and Native Americans The Civil War era pit North against South and pro-slavery against anti-slavery factions, and ultimately revolutionized relations between Black and white people – but Native Americans were swept up in the war, too. They chose sides, expressed their own views on the slavery question and served in the armed forces. And on one momentous occasion,…
Find out more »March 2022
Climate Conversations
Free with program registration. Register here. Over the past decade, Miami's acceptance and response to climate change has emerged as a factor influencing the growth and future trajectory of our city. Despite the climatic risks, South Florida continues to experience a surge of population growth. The concrete jungle keeps on replacing the mangrove forests, wetlands, and farms. Join us for a conversation discussing some of the on-going issues facing our communities due to climate change Speakers: Anastasia Samoylova is an…
Find out more »April 2022
Free Family Fun Day: Art in the City
Miami is abuzz with art, artists, and art aficionados. Become an artist, get messy, and let your brilliance shine as you produce an original masterpiece using a variety of mediums from our art corner. Enjoy music, storytelling, and more. Register here. In partnership with To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, and/or any disability accommodation, please contact Hana Squires, Accessibility Coordinator, at accessibility@historymiami.org or call (305) 375-1621 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your…
Find out more »Members Only: 82nd Annual Membership Meeting-NEW DATE & TIME
HistoryMiami Museum Chairman of the Board John K. Shubin and the Board of Trustees cordially invite you to attend our 82nd Annual Membership Meeting. Members, join us for an evening of reflection and celebration of what HistoryMiami has accomplished over our last fiscal year, achievements we’ve realized with your invaluable support. Be sure to take part in this special event, when we recognize you, our members! Lite bites and wine will be served at a reception prior to the meeting.…
Find out more »Via Zoom! In Class with Dr. George: South Florida’s Communities
In Class with Dr. George: South Florida's Communities Tuesdays starting at 2:00 PM Eastern Time Museum Members: $125, Non-Members: $150 Register for Zoom instructions Class Schedule Tuesday, April 19, 2022 – Meet and Greet Tuesday, April 26, 2022 Tuesday, May 3, 2022 Tuesday, May 10, 2022 Tuesday, May 17, 2022 Tuesday, May 24, 2022 Join HistoryMiami Museum’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul George, in a 5-week course that will examine a selection of South Florida communities. This course will…
Find out more »May 2022
10 Days of Connection, Gallery Tour
Making Miami Home We all came from somewhere and everyone has a story! Find out why, when, and how people have come to call Miami home. Join Resident Historian Dr. Paul George and Education and Guest Experience Coordinator Ingrid E. Argueta. Experience the birth and growth of our community through the stories of the women, Native Americans, Black and Afro-Caribbean, and Latinx/Hispanic people who have made South Florida their home. Tour recommended for all ages. Capacity is limited and available…
Find out more »SOLD OUT Via Zoom – Workshop: Getting Started with Drawing
Free with registration. Expand your creative skills. Join is on a fun, quick outcome prompt-based drawing workshop with artist Asser Saint-Val. This workshop is a stand-alone beginner level suitable for a range of abilities and is ideal for beginners who are interested in drawing and developing a visual language. Asser Saint-Val is a Miami-based artist and a native of Haiti. He earned BFAs in painting and graphic design from the New World School of the Arts and University of Florida. His art has…
Find out more »Free Family Fun Day: Asian American Heritage
Join HistoryMiami Museum and Miami-Dade County Asian American Advisory Board on a celebration reflecting the cultural diversity of Miami’s Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Enjoy music, craft activities, and more. Register here. In partnership with Established on July 22nd, 1997, the Asian-American Advisory Board was created to work in an advisory capacity to the Board of County Commissioners, administration, community, and all agencies in Miami-Dade County, with respect to matters pertaining to the Asian-American community. In addition, the Board…
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