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March 2021
Ancient Worlds Contemporary Selves: Smithsonian Scholars Explore Intersectionality
In partnership with Smithsonian Affiliations. FREE with registration. REGISTER HERE. In this discussion, scholars from the National Museum of the American Indian, Asian Pacific American Center and Smithsonian American Art Museum explore how artists integrate the ancient world within their contemporary artistic practice. In so doing, their works update and create new meanings, allowing them to pass on complex and layered cultural interpretations to future generations. Featuring: Michelle Delaney, PhD, Assistant Director for History and Culture, Smithsonian National Museum of…
Find out more »Via Zoom! Historic Hollywood Virtual Tour with Dr. George
Museum Members: $5, Non-Members: $15 Register for Zoom instructions Explore the history of Hollywood, once Hollywood-By-The-Sea, a community designed by developer Joseph Young in the 1920s. HistoryMiami Museum’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul George, will guide you through the area’s past, highlighting the stories behind Hollywood Boulevard and Young Circle, the Hollywood Beach Hotel, and the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, a nearly two-and-a-half-mile promenade built along the beach and the Atlantic Ocean. Zoom presentation will feature a lecture by Dr. George accompanied…
Find out more »April 2021
People’s History of South Florida Program Series:Curator’s Tour: Urban Tranquility
This program series looks at Miami’s history, from early settlers to its current evolution into a global city. Discussion points will include immigration, civil rights, gentrification, and other topics that help tell the story of the Magic City. FREE with registration. Register here for Zoom instructions. Join curator Carl Juste and photographer C.W. Griffin as they tour Urban Tranquility: Photographs by C.W. Griffin an exhibition featuring the exploration of a one-block area of downtown Miami surrounding Government Center, an area…
Find out more »April 17 – Kids Ask a Question: Endangered Animals
April 17, 2021 FREE with registration. Register here to receive the Zoom login information. Did you know that blue whales are the largest animals in the world? Or that sea otters wash their paws after every meal? The world is filled with millions of animal species, and all of them are unique and special. Many are on the path to extinction. Spend the morning with us and learn about endangered animals from across the globe. Join us for story time…
Find out more »81st Annual Membership Meeting
Board Chairman John K. Shubin and the HistoryMiami Museum Board of Trustees invite you to the 81st Annual Membership Meeting via Zoom. HistoryMiami Museum members will participate in the election of new board members and the slate of officers. Chairman John K. Shubin and Executive Director Jorge Zamanillo will present a "Year In Review" highlighting our programs, achievements, and milestones. Join us on Zoom: Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 6:00 pm via Zoom Members Only Event Upon registration you will…
Find out more »Youth Activism: Raise Your Voice A Smithsonian Affiliations Virtual Scholar Talk
Join Smithsonian Affiliations and HistoryMiami Museum in collaboration with the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) and the National Civil Rights Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, will present a discussion of youth activism with community engagement leaders OnRaé Watkins, Dr. Noelle Trent, and Dylan Baca, with a special recorded performance from Edrick Trotter, a Washington, D.C. sixth grader from Statesman College Preparatory Academy for Boys. Ami Temarantz, Cultural Interpreter Lead at NMAI, will also an overview of educational resources available from the…
Find out more »Via Zoom! Celebrate Historic Downtown Virtual Tour with Dr. George
Museum Members: $5, Non-Members: $15 Register for Zoom instructions Join HistoryMiami Museum in celebrating the City of Miami’s upcoming 125th birthday. Incorporated on July 28th, 1896, Dr. George will highlight the history of this city through stories of Downtown Miami. View downtown scenes and notable landmarks along with vintage photographs of Dr. George and early tourgoers as you learn about the ever-changing history of this metropolitan city. Zoom presentation will feature a lecture by Dr. George accompanied with a visual…
Find out more »May 2021
Kids Ask a Question: Haitian Heritage- May 8 at 10 am
FREE with registration. Register here to receive the Zoom login information. During the month of May Haitian Americans around the United States celebrate their heritage. This is an expansion of Haitian Flag Day, which takes place on May18th and was established to honor the contribution of Haiti internationally as well as its independence. This festive celebration isn't just for Haitians — it is an opportunity for all to explore Haitian culture and learn about the history, traditions, music, crafts and cuisine…
Find out more »Watercolor Workshop: Painting Nature’s Bounty with Donna Torres
Members: $5 Non-Members: $15 Register here. In this workshop you will learn about painting fruits and vegetables from your garden or market using basic watercolor techniques. Donna will paint brightly colored peppers and you can follow along with her as she paints. The skills you learn in this short class can be used to paint any of your favorite fruits and vegetables. We will also talk about how to place your vegetables to make interesting compositions. Materials: 2 sheets of…
Find out more »Dance Workshop: Rhythms & Movements of West Africa
Dance with us during this virtual workshop with artist-in-residence Delou Africa Dance Ensemble! Learn from these professional artists as they take you on a cultural journey through West African dance, music, and history. Connect, move, and share during this energizing and interactive experience. Members $10, Non-Members $15 REGISTER HERE 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…
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