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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 »Free Family Fun Day: Sounds of Venezuela
Immerse yourself in the sounds, flavors, and traditions of Venezuela! Enjoy bilingual music presentations by artist-in-residence the Henry Linárez Ensemble as well as craft activities, hands-on music making, cuisine, storytelling, and much more, all inspired by Venezuelan culture. Program Schedule 10:00 am - 3:00 pm – Craft Activities and Hands-on Music Table 11:00 am – Bilingual Story Time 12:00 pm – Interactive Performance with the Henry Linárez Ensemble 1:00 pm – Interactive Music and Drumming Presentation by Afrovenezuela 2:00 pm…
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Sold out – Sip of History: Bearing Witness
Sip of History delves into South Florida’s past and present through moderated conversation with artists, activists, and community stakeholders from a variety of disciplines. Hosted by a HistoryMiami staff, each conversation will explore a different topic centered on the diverse stories of our local communities. Each conversation will be paired with a Miami inspired cocktail created by author, Mixologist, and Brugal 1888 Brand Specialist Gabriel Urrutia. Join us for a special evening with Rahsaan “FLY GUY” Alexander, photographer and curator…
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14th Annual Presidential Symposium – Florida and the Civil War
Museum Member Attendee: Free Non-Member Attendee: $25 Students (with school ID) $10 Symposium Overview: When most Americans think of the Civil War, Virginia battlefields or Sherman’s march through Georgia likely come to mind. But Florida, one of the first states to secede, played several key roles in the war. A hotbed of slavery, it was the site of a bitterly contested federal fort, its vast coastline proved nearly impossible for the Union to blockade, and it saw an important battle…
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Willy Chirino: 50 Years of Music – Opening Day Celebration
Join HistoryMiami Museum on opening day of our new exhibition, Willy Chirino: 50 Years of Music. Enjoy free admission to the museum, special giveaways, live music and so much more! More details to come.This exhibition is presented by Leon Medical Centers with additional support from ArtesMiami and the Daly Family Foundation. AccessibilityTo 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…
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 »Free Family Fun Day: History Fair
In partnership with The Division of Academics, Department of Social Sciences, HistoryMiami Museum is hosting this school year’s History Fair for Florida History Day. The 2022–2023 theme is Frontiers in History. Middle and Highschool age students will be presenting their projects in one of the following categories: paper, exhibit, performance, documentary, or website. Enjoy a guided tour at 1pm with our Miami Stories Coordinator Catherine Farmer of our exhibition Stories of Resistance from Black Miami: From Civil Rights to BLM. Learn the…
Find out more »Cultural Encounter: Inside Sacred Steel with The Lee Boys
Experience the gospel music tradition of sacred steel during this one-of-a-kind program with The Lee Boys, one of America’s most celebrated sacred steel ensembles. Go back to where it all began at the House of God Church in Perrine, FL where this family of musicians grew up and where their father and grandfather performed this tradition. The Lee Boys went from playing in church services to thrilling audiences around the world with their sacred sounds which feature lap and pedal…
Find out more »Sold Out – Casa Crea Conversations: Mental Health in Creative Communities
Join HistoryMiami Museum and Casa Crea for an afternoon of art making and conversation. Starting with a panel discussion and culminating with a live figure drawing session led by Paola Vales. Enjoy a live music presentation and learn about ways to support creatives in our community. Casa Crea is a safe space for artists of all mediums and walks of life to come together and practice their diverse crafts in peace. They host biweekly artist meet-ups across South Florida to…
Find out more »March 2023
Free Family Fun Day: A Hip Hop Birthday Party!
Hip Hop is turning 50! Party with HistoryMiami and PATH, Inc. Explore the world of Hip Hop through PATH’s Black Book Project and learn about 5 decades of Hip Hop in 5 minutes. Try your hand at a graffiti mural, breakdancing, crafts, story time activities and much more! In partnership with: PATH uses Hip Hop culture and education to advance scholarship, service-learning, leadership and entrepreneurship across cultures and generations. This project is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade…
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