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Sold Out – History in the Grove: Charles Avenue Walking Tour

February 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Discover the fascinating history of one of Miami’s original settlements, Cocoanut Grove, as you stroll down its tree-lined streets. Learn how Bahamian settlers influenced the development of the Grove with their knowledge of tropical plants and native building materials. Reflect upon the legacy of the neighborhood’s early residents, including E. W. F. Stirrup and Mariah Brown. Hear from community stakeholder J.S. Rashid, President & CEO of SECTOR Public Private Partners, Inc., who will share his personal story in calling Coconut Grove home.

Tour will include a visit to The Barnacle Historic State Park grounds. Ticket includes complimentary pass to HistoryMiami Museum.

Members: $25, Non-Members: $35
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Featured Speakers:

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Ingrid E. Argueta
Coordinator of Education Programs and Community Engagement

Ingrid E. Argueta was born in Guatemala and immigrated to Miami when she was 7 years old. Although not a native Miamian, she is a 305-er at heart. Ingrid has remained true to her indigenous roots and is passionate about Native American history and culture. She is best known for her eco-history tours of Miami’s historic sites, neighborhoods, and waterways. Ingrid currently serves as HistoryMiami Museum’s Coordinator of Education Programs and Community Engagement and has been with the museum for over 10 years.

J.S. Rashid
President & CEO of SECTOR Public Private Partners, Inc.

J.S. Rashid serves as a community development professional in the Historic African American and Bahamian enclave in the Coconut Grove community of Miami also known as “Village West” and “Little Bahamas.” He has engaged in the promotion and preservation of the culture and history of this sector of Coconut Grove for several years – serving as a consultant to the Coconut Grove Cemetery Committee, which manages the historically designated Mariah Brown House; as a programmatic supporter and promoter of the iconic Goombay Festival; and as founder of the KROMA Art Gallery during Art Basel 2013, a multidisciplinary arts and media center designed to support artists and engage the public.

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View of The Barnacle house, a two-story beige house with orange roof tile. Trees can be seen in the foreground.
The Barnacle Historic State Park

Built in 1891, The Barnacle offers a glimpse of frontier life during the Era of the Bay, when all travel to and from Miami was by sea. Situated on the shore of Biscayne Bay, this was the home of Ralph Middleton Munroe, one of Coconut Grove’s most charming and influential pioneers. Munroe preserved the forest on his land, cutting out only a winding buggy trail through the hammock — barely wide enough for one vehicle. As a result, the property contains many large, old trees. Left in its natural state, The Barnacle Historic State Park appears much as it did in Munroe’s day.

Meeting Location:
In front of The Barnacle Historic State Park
3485 Main Hwy, Miami, FL 33133

Additional Information

Please see below for additional information regarding the tour. For further assistance, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@historymiami.org.

We recommend bringing a water bottle, wearing light clothing, and comfortable shoes for walking. An umbrella is also recommended along with sun protection.
Please meet Museum staff for check-in between 9:30 am – 9:55 am. They will be waiting for you on the sidewalk in front of the entrance to The Barnacle.
There are several parking options available in Coconut Grove.
Cocount Grove Parking Map
The tour will take place on paved sidewalks and streets along with grassy and uneven terrain. 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 request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.)
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Accessibility
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 request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.)

Release
​By entering the premises, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on web sites, or any other purpose by HistoryMiami Museum (HMM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release HistoryMiami Museum (HMM) its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition, streaming, webcasting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting, broadcasting, webcasting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by HistoryMiami Museum (HMM) or the person or entity designated to do so by HistoryMiami Museum (HMM) You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the premise.

Photo Credit: Main Image: GMCVB/miamiandbeaches.com; The Barnacle: GMCVB/miamiandbeaches.com

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Release

By entering the premises, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on web sites, or any other purpose by HistoryMiami Museum (HMM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release HistoryMiami Museum (HMM) its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition, streaming, webcasting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting, broadcasting, webcasting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by HistoryMiami Museum (HMM) or the person or entity designated to do so by HistoryMiami Museum (HMM) You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the premise.