BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Museum of Miami - ECPv6.18.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Museum of Miami X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://museumofmiami.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Museum of Miami REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T140000 DTSTAMP:20260904T192904Z CREATED:20260806T130807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T192904Z UID:30314-1790773200-1790776800@museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:Virtual—History Talks: Crime in Miami DESCRIPTION:Journey through time during our virtual History Talks program series! History Talks delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian\, Dr. Paul S. George\, this virtual lecture series will include a thematic exploration of Miami—from its unique environment and hurricane history to its aviation innovation and suspenseful crime stories. \n\n\n\nCrime in Miami\n\n\n\nUncover the history of crime in the Magic City! Hear stories of mobsters\, drug smugglers\, and high-profile kidnappings as Miami’s colorful criminal past is revealed.   \n\n\n\nHistory Talks will be hosted on Zoom webinar. Participants will receive Zoom link one week prior to the program. \n\n\n\nCan’t attend the live program? Recordings will be available to view for registered participants following the program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program will be presented with ASL interpretation and closed captioning. \n\n\n\n\n\nMembers: $10\, Non-Members: $15\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register for Full Series \n \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about our History Talks series\n\n\n\n\nThis program is supported in part by The Batchelor Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\n\nPaul S. George\, Ph.D.Resident Historian\n\n\n\nFor over three decades\, Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S. George has toured his way to local\, national\, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. Through walking\, coach\, and boat tour experiences\, Dr. George has welcomed tour participants on a memorable journey of South Florida through its historic neighborhoods\, landmarks\, and sites. As a Miami native\, author\, and former college professor\, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the program. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n This program will be hosted virtually via Zoom Webinar. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n To request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n \n Accessibility\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Miami Police Department Alphonse Gabriel Capone’s Mugshot\, c. 1930. Museum of Miami\, 2005-267 – 1. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​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 Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) 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 Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://museumofmiami.org/event/history-talks-virtual-crime/ CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,In Class with Dr. George ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/capone-mug-shot-mdcca-e1518559265740.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T140000 DTSTAMP:20260904T192930Z CREATED:20260806T130611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T192930Z UID:30313-1790168400-1790172000@museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:Virtual—History Talks: Aviation in Miami DESCRIPTION:Journey through time during our virtual History Talks program series! History Talks delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian\, Dr. Paul S. George\, this virtual lecture series will include a thematic exploration of Miami—from its unique environment and hurricane history to its aviation innovation and suspenseful crime stories. \n\n\n\nAviation in Miami\n\n\n\nExplore the history of aviation in Miami. Learn about some of aviation’s iconic figures from Amelia Earhart to Bessie Coleman and Glenn Curtiss. Reflect upon the site of the former Pan American Seaplane Terminal – today’s Miami City Hall – and hear stories of naval aviation and flying boats in Dinner Key.    \n\n\n\nHistory Talks will be hosted on Zoom Webinar. Participants will receive Zoom link one week prior to the program. \n\n\n\nCan’t attend the live program? Recordings will be available to view for registered participants following the program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program will be presented with ASL interpretation and closed captioning. \n\n\n\n\n\nMembers: $10\, Non-Members: $15\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register for Full Series \n \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about our History Talks series\n\n\n\n\nThis program is supported in part by The Batchelor Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\n\nPaul S. George\, Ph.D.Resident Historian\n\n\n\nFor over three decades\, Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S. George has toured his way to local\, national\, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. Through walking\, coach\, and boat tour experiences\, Dr. George has welcomed tour participants on a memorable journey of South Florida through its historic neighborhoods\, landmarks\, and sites. As a Miami native\, author\, and former college professor\, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the program. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n This program will be hosted virtually via Zoom Webinar. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n This program will be presented with ASL interpretation. To request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n \n Accessibility\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Pan Am seaplane in water at Dinner Key. Miami News Collection. Museum of Miami. 1989-011 – 12742. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​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 Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) 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 Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://museumofmiami.org/event/history-talks-virtual-hurricanes-2/ CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,In Class with Dr. George ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/RESIZE_224-misc2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T140000 DTSTAMP:20260904T192950Z CREATED:20260803T165710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T192950Z UID:30305-1789563600-1789567200@museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:Virtual—History Talks: 100 Years of Hurricane History DESCRIPTION:Journey through time during our virtual History Talks program series! History Talks delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian\, Dr. Paul S. George\, this virtual lecture series will include a thematic exploration of Miami—from its unique environment and hurricane history to its aviation innovation and suspenseful crime stories. \n\n\n\n100 Years of Hurricane History\n\n\n\nSouth Florida knows hurricanes better than most parts of the United States. Join Resident Historian Dr. Paul George as he unfolds the stories connecting the many storms that affected South Florida over the past 100 years. \n\n\n\nHistory Talks will be hosted on Zoom webinar. Participants will receive Zoom link one week prior to the program. \n\n\n\nCan’t attend the live program? Recordings will be available to view for registered participants following the program. \n\n\n\nPresented in conjunction with the exhibition\, Caught in the Eye: Remembering the 1926 Hurricane\, on view at the Museum of Miami September 18\, 2026 – April 11\, 2027. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program will be presented with ASL interpretation and closed captioning. \n\n\n\n\n\nMembers: $10\, Non-Members: $15\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register for Full Series \n \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about our History Talks series\n\n\n\n\nThis program is supported in part by The Batchelor Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\n\nPaul S. George\, Ph.D.Resident Historian\n\n\n\nFor over three decades\, Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S. George has toured his way to local\, national\, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. Through walking\, coach\, and boat tour experiences\, Dr. George has welcomed tour participants on a memorable journey of South Florida through its historic neighborhoods\, landmarks\, and sites. As a Miami native\, author\, and former college professor\, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the program. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n This program will be hosted virtually via Zoom Webinar. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n To request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n \n Accessibility\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Bayshore Drive and Royal Palm Park after the 1926 Hurricane. Miami\, Fl. Verne O. Williams\, photographer. South Florida Photograph Collection. Museum of Miami\, 1988-138-61. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​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 Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) 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 Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://museumofmiami.org/event/history-talks-virtual-hurricanes/ CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,In Class with Dr. George ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/1984-153-1_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T140000 DTSTAMP:20260904T194728Z CREATED:20260803T165321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T194728Z UID:30303-1788958800-1788962400@museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:Virtual—History Talks: South Florida's Unique Environment DESCRIPTION:Journey through time during our virtual History Talks program series! History Talks delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian\, Dr. Paul S. George\, this virtual lecture series will include a thematic exploration of Miami—from its unique environment and hurricane history to its aviation innovation and suspenseful crime stories. \n\n\n\nSouth Florida’s Unique Environment\n\n\n\nDelve into the history of South Florida’s unique environment. Learn how early peoples and settlers adapted to this tropical wilderness – from Biscayne Bay to its mangrove studded shoreline and beyond. \n\n\n\n\nHistory Talks will be hosted on Zoom webinar. Participants will receive Zoom link one week prior to the program. \n\n\n\n\nCan’t attend the live program? Recordings will be available to view for registered participants following the program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program will be presented with ASL interpretation and closed captioning. \n\n\n\n\n\nMembers: $10\, Non-Members: $15\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register for Full Series \n \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about our History Talks series\n\n\n\n\nThis program is supported in part by The Batchelor Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\n\nPaul S. George\, Ph.D.Resident Historian\n\n\n\nFor over three decades\, Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S. George has toured his way to local\, national\, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. Through walking\, coach\, and boat tour experiences\, Dr. George has welcomed tour participants on a memorable journey of South Florida through its historic neighborhoods\, landmarks\, and sites. As a Miami native\, author\, and former college professor\, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the program. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n This program will be hosted virtually via Zoom Webinar. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n To request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n \n Accessibility\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Fifth Street Bridge looking east. Miami News Collection. Museum of Miami. 1995-277 – 1646. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​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 Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) 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 Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://museumofmiami.org/event/history-talks-virtual-environment/ CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,In Class with Dr. George ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/RESIZE_224-misc3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T143000 DTSTAMP:20250919T132143Z CREATED:20250513T153243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T132143Z UID:27879-1758718800-1758724200@museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:History Talks: Miami’s Boom Era Communities—Hialeah DESCRIPTION:Journey through time during our History Talks program series! History Talks delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian\, Dr. Paul S. George\, and presented in conversation with a community stakeholder\, this lecture series will explore the history of some of Miami’s boom era communities—Miami Shores\, Coral Gables\, Opa-locka\, and Hialeah.  \n\n\n\nA History of Hialeah with Dr. George\n\n\n\nCelebrate the 100th anniversary of the City of Hialeah! Once known as the Gateway to the Everglades\, this community was applauded for its world-famous racetrack at Hialeah Park—which attracted notable figures such as Winston Churchill\, Princess Grace of Monaco\, and Elizabeth Taylor—and its once larger-than-life welcome sign featuring the likeness of Jack Tigertail\, a Seminole tribal member. \n\n\n\nDr. George will be joined in conversation by Hialeah Public Libraries Librarian Adolfo B. Martin\, who will share his insights into the library’s collections. Conversation to be moderated by WLRN’s Helen Acevedo. \n\n\n\nPresented in partnership with Hialeah Public Libraries\, City of Hialeah\, and WLRN. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMembers: $20\, Non-Members: $30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register for Full Series \n \n\n\n\nCapacity is limited. Theater seating is first-come\, first-served. Please plan to arrive early to ensure preferred seating \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about History Talks: Miami’s Boom Era Communities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\n\nPaul S. George\, Ph.D.Resident Historian\n\n\n\nFor over three decades\, Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S. George has toured his way to local\, national\, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. Through walking\, coach\, and boat tour experiences\, Dr. George has welcomed tour participants on a memorable journey of South Florida through its historic neighborhoods\, landmarks\, and sites. As a Miami native\, author\, and former college professor\, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique. \n\n\n\n\n\nAdolfo B. Martin\, MLIS\, MFAHialeah Public Libraries\n\n\n\nAdolfo B. Martin received their Bachelor of Fine Arts from Florida International University\, Master of Fine Arts from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design\, Master of Library & Information Science from the University of South Florida\, and earned a Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies from Florida International University. Adolfo has worked at Florida International University in the Steven and Dorothea Green Library and at the University of Miami in the Otto G. Richter Library. Adolfo B. Martin joined the Hialeah Public Libraries in 2017 and is the Collection Development Librarian and Hialeah History Collection Manager. \n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nHelen AcevedoWLRN\n\n\n\nHelen Acevedo is a midday producer and the anchor of All Things Considered on WLRN\, South Florida’s NPR member station. \n\n\n\nBorn and raised in Miami\, she began her career at WLRN as an intern and later produced the South Florida Roundup and other WLRN programs.  \n\n\n\nHelen recently co-produced a story on the history of the Hialeah Park Racetrack with her colleague Sherrilyn Cabrera\, as part of WLRN’s History We Call Home: 100 Years of South Florida project. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the program. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Program check-in will begin 1-hour prior to the program start. Please be on-time\, as seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\nPlease note our theater space can be a bit chilly. Participants may want to consider bringing a light sweater. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wayfinding\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n This program will take place in the Museum’s South Building theater. \n \n Getting to the Museum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There is nearby parking available in the West Lot Parking Garage\, located at 220 NW 3rd St\, Miami\, Fl 33128. Discounted parking is available with validation.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n To request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Darianne Hernandez\, Visitor Services Manager\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1651 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n \n Accessibility\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Hialeah Park track\, club house and grandstand\, January 1926. Miami News Collection\, Museum of Miami\, 1989-011-6903. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Darianne Hernandez\, Visitor Services Manager\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1651 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​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 Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) 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 Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://museumofmiami.org/event/history-talks-hialeah/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,In Class with Dr. George ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/d-1989-011-6903_WEB-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T143000 DTSTAMP:20250915T192844Z CREATED:20250513T153337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T192844Z UID:27863-1758114000-1758119400@museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:History Talks: Miami’s Boom Era Communities—Opa-locka DESCRIPTION:Journey through time during our History Talks program series! History Talks delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian\, Dr. Paul S. George\, and presented in conversation with a community stakeholder\, this lecture series will explore the history of some of Miami’s boom era communities—Miami Shores\, Coral Gables\, Opa-locka\, and Hialeah.  \n\n\n\nA History of Opa-locka with Dr. George in Conversation with Alex Van Mecl\n\n\n\nKnown for its iconic Moorish Revival architecture\, the development of Opa-locka is said to have been inspired by The Arabian Nights. Reflect upon the history of this city as you explore one of the three Greater Miami communities conceptualized by aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss and cattleman James H. Bright. \n\n\n\nDr. George will be joined in conversation by community member and founder of the Opa-locka Preservation Association\, Alex Van Mecl\, who will discuss the work he has led in this community\, including the Opa-locka Heritage Trail and the new Opa-locka History Museum. Conversation to be moderated by WLRN’s Joshua Ceballos. \n\n\n\nPresented in partnership with WLRN. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMembers: $20\, Non-Members: $30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register for Full Series \n \n\n\n\nCapacity is limited. Seating is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about History Talks: Miami’s Boom Era Communities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\n\nAlex Van Mecl\n\n\n\nAlex Van Mecl is a senior project manager and passionate citizen preservationist born and raised in Fort Myers\, Florida. He served the City of Opa-locka as vice chair of the Historic Environmental Preservation Board and is the creator of the Opa-locka Preservation Association\, a.k.a. Discover Opa-locka (www.discoveropalocka.org). He is a member of the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation\, the Dade Heritage Trust\, the National Trust for Historic Preservation\, the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions\, and the Miami Springs Historical Society.  Formerly\, he lived in Los Angeles\, California where he worked in the entertainment industry in various capacities\, including as a network publicist at HBO/HBO Max.  He lives with his husband and two dogs in a historic home in Opa-locka. \n\n\n\n\n\nPaul S. George\, Ph.D.Resident Historian\n\n\n\nFor over three decades\, Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S. George has toured his way to local\, national\, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. Through walking\, coach\, and boat tour experiences\, Dr. George has welcomed tour participants on a memorable journey of South Florida through its historic neighborhoods\, landmarks\, and sites. As a Miami native\, author\, and former college professor\, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique. \n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nJoshua CeballosWLRN\n\n\n\nJoshua Ceballos is WLRN’s Local Government Accountability Reporter and a member of the investigations team. A born-and-raised Miami journalist\, his stories focus on the intersection of local government\, corruption\, and the regular people of South Florida. Josh is the project manager for History We Call Home. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the program. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Program check-in will begin 1-hour prior to the program start. Please be on-time\, as seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\nPlease note our theater space can be a bit chilly. Participants may want to consider bringing a light sweater. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wayfinding\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n This program will take place in the Museum’s South Building theater. \n \n Getting to the Museum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There is nearby parking available in the West Lot Parking Garage\, located at 220 NW 3rd St\, Miami\, Fl 33128. Discounted parking is available with validation.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n To request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Darianne Hernandez\, Visitor Services Manager\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1651 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n \n Accessibility\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Opa-locka Railroad Station\, 1926. Miami News Collection\, Museum of Miami\, 1989-011-11964. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Darianne Hernandez\, Visitor Services Manager\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1651 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​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 Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) 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 Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://museumofmiami.org/event/history-talks-opa-locka/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,In Class with Dr. George ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/RESIZE_224-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T143000 DTSTAMP:20250725T172653Z CREATED:20250513T153533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T172653Z UID:27849-1757509200-1757514600@museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:History Talks: Miami’s Boom Era Communities—Coral Gables DESCRIPTION:Journey through time during our History Talks program series! History Talks delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian\, Dr. Paul S. George\, and presented in conversation with a community stakeholder\, this lecture series will explore the history of some of Miami’s boom era communities—Miami Shores\, Coral Gables\, Opa-locka\, and Hialeah.  \n\n\n\nA History of Coral Gables with Dr. George in Conversation with Dorothy M. Wallace\n\n\n\nCelebrate Coral Gables’ centennial anniversary as you reflect upon the history of The City Beautiful. Learn about the community that George Merrick designed and the legacy of the early Black laborers who built it. View archival images of some of Coral Gables’ most notable landmarks\, including the Venetian Pool\, Biltmore Hotel\, and DeSoto Fountain. \n\n\n\nDr. George will be joined in conversation by community member Dorothy Martin Wallace. Mrs. Wallace will share stories of her life living in the McFarlane Homestead Subdivision in the 1950s and as one of the first African American women to integrate the graduate school at the University of Miami. \n\n\n\nCapacity is limited. Seating is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n\n\nMembers: $20\, Non-Members: $30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register for Full Series \n \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about History Talks: Miami’s Boom Era Communities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\n\nDorothy M. Wallace\n\n\n\nDorothy M. Wallace was born in Morocco\, Missouri and later moved to Miami with her family in 1951. She holds a Batchelor’s Degree from Lincoln University and attended University of Miami’s School of Education\, becoming one of the first two African Americans to receive a Master’s Degree in 1963 from the university. With a distinguished career in Miami-Dade County Public Schools\, she has served as a teacher\, chairperson\, assistant principal\, and in 1969\, integrated the staff of Northeast Area District Office\, Miami-Dade County Public Schools as the Assistant Coordinator of Student Services. Dorothy is\, perhaps\, however\, best known for her pioneering work with teen parents. In 1972\, she was selected to lead Continuing Opportunities for Purposeful Education (COPE) Center South\, an alternative educational program. As a reflection of her leadership\, COPE Center South was renamed Dorothy M. Wallace COPE Center South in 1997. Being one of the “first” in many areas\, Mrs. Wallace has a legacy in integrating many clubs\, organizations\, and professional associations\, thus paving the way for other women and minorities. She attributes her parents’ work ethics\, values\, and entrepreneurial spirit as the guideposts of her life. \n\n\n\n\n\nPaul S. George\, Ph.D.Resident Historian\n\n\n\nFor over three decades\, Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S. George has toured his way to local\, national\, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. Through walking\, coach\, and boat tour experiences\, Dr. George has welcomed tour participants on a memorable journey of South Florida through its historic neighborhoods\, landmarks\, and sites. As a Miami native\, author\, and former college professor\, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the program. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Program check-in will begin 1-hour prior to the program start. Please be on-time\, as seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\nPlease note our theater space can be a bit chilly. Participants may want to consider bringing a light sweater. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wayfinding\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n This program will take place in the Museum’s South Building theater. \n \n Getting to the Museum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There is nearby parking available in the West Lot Parking Garage\, located at 220 NW 3rd St\, Miami\, Fl 33128. Discounted parking is available with validation.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n To request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Darianne Hernandez\, Visitor Services Manager\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1651 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n \n Accessibility\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Venetian Pool\, c. 1920s. William A. Fishbaugh\, photographer. Museum of Miami\, Fishbaugh M3354A. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Darianne Hernandez\, Visitor Services Manager\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1651 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​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 Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) 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 Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://museumofmiami.org/event/history-talks-coral-gables/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,In Class with Dr. George ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/Fishbaugh_M3354A_WEB-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T143000 DTSTAMP:20250725T172624Z CREATED:20250513T153759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T172624Z UID:27842-1756904400-1756909800@museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:History Talks: Miami’s Boom Era Communities—Miami Shores DESCRIPTION:Journey through time during our History Talks program series! History Talks delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian\, Dr. Paul S. George\, and presented in conversation with a community stakeholder\, this lecture series will explore the history of some of Miami’s boom era communities—Miami Shores\, Coral Gables\, Opa-locka\, and Hialeah.  \n\n\n\nA History of Miami Shores with Dr. George in Conversation with John Bachay\n\n\n\nOnce advertised as “America’s Mediterranean\,” Miami Shores is home to architectural gems that speak to the area’s boom period construction. Learn about the Shoreland Company’s vision for this village on the bay as an Italian-inspired development.  \n\n\n\nDr. George will be joined in conversation by community member and Brockway Memorial Library archivist John Bachay\, who will share his insights into the community of Miami Shores. \n\n\n\nCapacity is limited. Seating is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n\n\nMembers: $20\, Non-Members: $30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register for Full Series \n \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about History Talks: Miami’s Boom Era Communities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\n\nJohn Bachay\n\n\n\nJohn is a native of Wisconsin but has resided in the Miami area for over 40 years. He has an undergraduate degree in history and has been involved with non-profit preservation organizations in Miami\, Miami Beach and Miami Shores both as a tour guide and board member. He is known for conducting Art Deco and MiMo tours as well as telling bad jokes to tour attendees from all over the globe.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPaul S. George\, Ph.D.Resident Historian\n\n\n\nFor over three decades\, Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S. George has toured his way to local\, national\, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. Through walking\, coach\, and boat tour experiences\, Dr. George has welcomed tour participants on a memorable journey of South Florida through its historic neighborhoods\, landmarks\, and sites. As a Miami native\, author\, and former college professor\, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the program. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Program check-in will begin 1-hour prior to the program start. Please be on-time\, as seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\nPlease note our theater space can be a bit chilly. Participants may want to consider bringing a light sweater. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wayfinding\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n This program will take place in the Museum’s South Building theater. \n \n Getting to the Museum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There is nearby parking available in the West Lot Parking Garage\, located at 220 NW 3rd St\, Miami\, Fl 33128. Discounted parking is available with validation.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n To request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Darianne Hernandez\, Visitor Services Manager\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1651 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n \n Accessibility\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Ollie Trout’s Trailer Park\, 1938. Park residents look on as couples participate in a dance contest on the outside patio. Miami News Collection\, Museum of Miami\, 1989-011-16631. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Darianne Hernandez\, Visitor Services Manager\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1651 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​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 Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) 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 Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://museumofmiami.org/event/history-talks-miami-shores/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,In Class with Dr. George ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/d-1989-011-16631_WEB-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T143000 DTSTAMP:20240611T193328Z CREATED:20240529T190429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T193328Z UID:25260-1724850000-1724855400@museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:In Class with Dr. George: Aviation in Miami DESCRIPTION:Journey through time with Dr. George during our In Class with Dr. George series! In Class with Dr. George delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian\, Dr. Paul S. George\, and presented in conversation with a community stakeholder\, this lecture series will include a thematic exploration of topics ranging from South Florida’s unique environment\, transportation\, aviation\, and architecture. \n\n\n\nAviation in Miami with Guest Speakers Irene Schwarz and Renate Van Kempema\, World Wings International\, Inc.\n\n\n\nExplore the history of aviation in Miami. Learn about some of aviation’s iconic figures from Amelia Earhart to Bessie Coleman and Glenn Curtiss. Reflect upon the site of the former Pan American Seaplane Terminal – today’s Miami City Hall – and hear stories of naval aviation and flying boats in Dinner Key. \n\n\n\nDr. George will be joined by Irene Schwarz and Renate Van Kempema with World Wings International\, Inc. who will share their own lived experiences as a Pan Am Stewardess and their work with World Wings International today. \n\n\n\nCapacity is limited. Seating is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n\n\nMembers: $20\, Non-Members: $30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register for Full Series \n \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about In Class with Dr. George: Themes in South Florida History\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\n\nIrene SchwarzMiami Chapter President and International VP OperationsWorld Wings International\, Inc.\n\n\n\nIrene Schwarz’s flying career lasted for 32 years after a rocky start with Pan Am as stewardess from 1973-1974\, furloughed after just one year during the energy crisis. National Airlines came to her rescue in the summer of 1974\, until the merger in 1980 landed her back at Pan Am until 1991\, when Pan Am ceased operation. Irene continued to fly with Delta until retirement in 2005 and was based in New York and Miami. \n\n\n\nIn 1993\, she joined the very active Miami chapter of World Wings Int’l and has since worn many hats; President from 1997-2003 and 2014-2020 and still going. She also served 3 terms on the International WWI Board as VP Ways and Means from 2008-2011\, VP Membership & Development 2017-2020 and presently as VP Operations. \n\n\n\n\n\nRenate Van KempemaWorld Wings International\, Inc.\n\n\n\nRenate Van Kempema was born in 1942 in Northern Germany on the farm belonging to her family since 1515. She came to the USA in 1965 for one year of adventure and that adventure is still ongoing! \n\n\n\nAs a Stewardess and Purser for Pan Am she flew from 1966 to Pan Am’s end in 1991. She continued as an International Flight Attendant with Delta Air Lines\, based in Miami\, Atlanta\, New York and Detroit. After 54 years\, due to COVID Renate’s flying career came to a sudden end\, as most international flights were canceled. \n\n\n\n\n\nPaul S. George\, Ph.D.Resident Historian\n\n\n\nFor over three decades\, Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S. George has toured his way to local\, national\, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. Through walking\, coach\, and boat tour experiences\, Dr. George has welcomed tour participants on a memorable journey of South Florida through its historic neighborhoods\, landmarks\, and sites. As a Miami native\, author\, and former college professor\, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the program. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Program check-in will begin 1-hour prior to the program start. Please be on-time\, as seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wayfinding\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n This program will take place in the Museum’s South Building theater. \n \n Getting to the Museum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There is nearby parking available in the Miami-Dade Cultural Center Parking Garage\, located at 50 NW 2nd Avenue. Parking is $5 with validation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n To request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Hana Squires\, Accessibility Coordinator\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.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.) \n \n Accessibility\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Pan Am seaplane in water at Dinner Key (Miami\, Fla.)\, 1931. Miami News Collection\, Museum of Miami\, 1989-011-12742.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Hana Squires\, Accessibility Coordinator\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.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.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​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 Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) 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 Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://museumofmiami.org/event/in-class-with-dr-george-aviation-in-miami/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,In Class with Dr. George ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/RESIZE_224-misc2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T143000 DTSTAMP:20240716T134622Z CREATED:20240529T185538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T134622Z UID:25257-1724245200-1724250600@museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:In Class with Dr. George: A History of Transportation in Miami DESCRIPTION:Journey through time with Dr. George during our In Class with Dr. George series! In Class with Dr. George delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian\, Dr. Paul S. George\, and presented in conversation with a community stakeholder\, this lecture series will include a thematic exploration of topics ranging from South Florida’s unique environment\, transportation\, aviation\, and architecture. \n\n\n\nA History of Transportation with Guest Speaker Javier Betancourt\, Citizens’ Independent Transportation Trust (CITT)\n\n\n\nLearn about the history of transportation in Miami – from dugout canoes to cruise ships; and the arrival of the train to the introduction of trolleys and cars. Dr. George will be joined by Javier Betancourt\, Executive Director of the Citizens’ Independent Transportation Trust (CITT)\, an independent agency of Miami-Dade County charged with oversight of the “half penny” transportation surtax and implementation of the associated People’s Transportation Plan. \n\n\n\nCapacity is limited. Seating is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n\n\nMembers: $20\, Non-Members: $30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register for Full Series \n \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about In Class with Dr. George: Themes in South Florida History\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\n\nJavier BetancourtExecutive Director of the Citizens’ Independent Transportation Trust (CITT)\n\n\n\nJavier A. Betancourt serves as Executive Director of the Citizens’ Independent Transportation Trust (CITT)\, a quasi-independent agency of Miami-Dade County charged with oversight of the “half penny” transportation surtax and implementation of the associated People’s Transportation Plan. \n\n\n\nA critical and ongoing priority of the CITT is advancement of the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) plan which seeks to expand the current rapid transit system along six major corridors: the South Dade Transit Way (along US 1)\, East-West Corridor\, Kendall Corridor\, North Corridor (along 27th Avenue)\, Northeast Corridor and Beach Corridor. \n\n\n\nPrior to the CITT\, Javier most recently served as Economic Development Director for the City of Coral Gables\, and Deputy Director at the Miami Downtown Development Authority\, and has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to serving his community through active participation on a variety of professional and community organizations\, including the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce\, Goodwill South Florida\, Leadership Florida and Urban Health Partnerships. \n\n\n\nJavier received a Bachelor’s degree in International Politics from Georgetown University\, a Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning from Florida Atlantic University\, and prior AICP certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners. \n\n\n\n\n\nPaul S. George\, Ph.D.Resident Historian\n\n\n\nFor over three decades\, Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S. George has toured his way to local\, national\, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. Through walking\, coach\, and boat tour experiences\, Dr. George has welcomed tour participants on a memorable journey of South Florida through its historic neighborhoods\, landmarks\, and sites. As a Miami native\, author\, and former college professor\, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the program. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Program check-in will begin 1-hour prior to the program start. Please be on-time\, as seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wayfinding\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n This program will take place in the Museum’s South Building theater. \n \n Getting to the Museum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There is nearby parking available in the Miami-Dade Cultural Center Parking Garage\, located at 50 NW 2nd Avenue. Parking is $5 with validation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n To request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Hana Squires\, Accessibility Coordinator\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.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.) \n \n Accessibility\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Drivers sprint to new air-conditioned MTA buses\, 1965. Miami News Collection\, Museum of Miami\, 1989-011-2566. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Hana Squires\, Accessibility Coordinator\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.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.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​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 Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) 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 Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://museumofmiami.org/event/in-class-with-dr-george-a-history-of-transportation-in-miami/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,In Class with Dr. George ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/RESIZE_224-misc.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T143000 DTSTAMP:20240612T202020Z CREATED:20240529T172329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T202020Z UID:25263-1723640400-1723645800@museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:In Class with Dr. George: Miami Architecture DESCRIPTION:Journey through time with Dr. George during our In Class with Dr. George series! In Class with Dr. George delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian\, Dr. Paul S. George\, and presented in conversation with a community stakeholder\, this lecture series will include a thematic exploration of topics ranging from South Florida’s unique environment\, transportation\, aviation\, and architecture. \n\n\n\nMiami Architecture with Guest Speaker Professor Jose Vazquez\, Miami Dade College\n\n\n\nReflect upon the distinctive styles of Miami architecture from Art Deco and Miami Modern (MiMo) to Frame Vernacular and Mediterranean Revival. Dr. George will be joined in conversation with Jose R. Vazquez\, a professor at Miami Dade College’s School of Architecture and Interior Design. \n\n\n\nCapacity is limited. Seating is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n\n\nMembers: $20\, Non-Members: $30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register for Full Series \n \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about In Class with Dr. George: Themes in South Florida History\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\n\nJose R. VazquezProfessor at Miami Dade College’s School of Architecture and Interior Design\n\n\n\nJose R. Vazquez is a professor at Miami Dade College’s School of Architecture and Interior Design. With over twenty years of academic experience\, he has taught courses in architecture\, interior design\, and history. He was a Fulbright scholar in Mexico in 2022. He has curated architectural exhibitions focusing on Miami’s historic architecture\, including A Concrete Presence: The Architecture of Miami Dade College 1960-70\, Miami Bungalows\, and Opa Locka Mirage City. Currently\, he serves on the board of directors of the Vernacular Architecture Forum. \n\n\n\n\n\nPaul S. George\, Ph.D.Resident Historian\n\n\n\nFor over three decades\, Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S. George has toured his way to local\, national\, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. Through walking\, coach\, and boat tour experiences\, Dr. George has welcomed tour participants on a memorable journey of South Florida through its historic neighborhoods\, landmarks\, and sites. As a Miami native\, author\, and former college professor\, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the program. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Program check-in will begin 1-hour prior to the program start. Please be on-time\, as seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wayfinding\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n This program will take place in the Museum’s South Building theater. \n \n Getting to the Museum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There is nearby parking available in the Miami-Dade Cultural Center Parking Garage\, located at 50 NW 2nd Avenue. Parking is $5 with validation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n To request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Hana Squires\, Accessibility Coordinator\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.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.) \n \n Accessibility\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Opa-locka Railroad Station\, 1926. Miami News Collection\, Museum of Miami\, 1989-011-11964. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Hana Squires\, Accessibility Coordinator\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.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.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​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 Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) 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 Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://museumofmiami.org/event/in-class-with-dr-george-miami-architecture/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,In Class with Dr. George ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/RESIZE_224-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240807T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240807T143000 DTSTAMP:20240819T173951Z CREATED:20240530T182726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T173951Z UID:25253-1723035600-1723041000@museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:In Class with Dr. George: South Florida's Unique Environment DESCRIPTION:Journey through time with Dr. George during our In Class with Dr. George series! In Class with Dr. George delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian\, Dr. Paul S. George\, and presented in conversation with a community stakeholder\, this lecture series will include a thematic exploration of topics ranging from South Florida’s unique environment\, transportation\, aviation\, and architecture. \n\n\n\nSouth Florida’s Unique Environment with Guest Speaker Erin Cover and Melissa Lau\, Miami Waterkeeper\n\n\n\nDelve into the history of South Florida’s unique environment. Learn how early peoples and settlers adapted to this tropical wilderness – from Biscayne Bay to its mangrove studded shoreline and beyond. \n\n\n\nDr. George will be joined in conversation with Erin Cover\, Education and Outreach Manager and Melissa Lau\, Education and Outreach Assistant at Miami Waterkeeper. Miami Waterkeeper protects South Florida’s waters by advocating for resilient solutions grounded in science\, rooted in nature\, and driven by community. \n\n\n\nCapacity is limited. Seating is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n\n\nMembers: $20\, Non-Members: $30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register for Full Series \n \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about In Class with Dr. George: Themes in South Florida History\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\n\nErin CoverEducation and Outreach ManagerMiami Waterkeeper\n\n\n\nErin inspires the next generation of ocean heroes as Miami Waterkeeper’s Education and Outreach Manager. A Michigan native\, Erin followed her passion for marine science to sunny Florida where she earned her Bachelor’s in Environmental Studies from Rollins College and Master’s in Marine Conservation from the University of Miami’s prestigious Rosenstiel School of Marine\, Atmospheric\, and Earth Science. With over eight years of experience at conservation organizations nationwide\, Erin brings a wealth of knowledge about marine ecosystems and a contagious enthusiasm for protecting our blue planet. She develops and leads Miami Waterkeeper’s hands-on education and outreach initiatives\, empowering students of all ages to become advocates for South Florida’s treasured waterways. \n\n\n\n\n\nMelissa LauEducation and Outreach AssistantMiami Waterkeeper\n\n\n\nBorn and raised in Miami\, Melissa pursued her passion for environmental studies\, earning her associate’s degree at Miami Dade College before transferring to Florida International University\, where she obtained her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Environmental Studies. While studying the different ecosystems in South Florida\, she became deeply interested in how individuals and communities interact with these environments and how they care for these places\, bridging her research interests in environmental studies and social science. Using a method called photovoice\, Melissa engaged Miami residents in capturing their emotional connections to the Miami River through photography and personal narratives. Her work highlighted the community’s relationship with the river and served as a catalyst for advocating further protection and preservation efforts for this historic yet often overlooked waterway. Melissa continues to educate the public about the significant role that the Miami River plays in the community through her role as an Education and Outreach Assistant at Miami Waterkeeper. \n\n\n\n\n\nPaul S. George\, Ph.D.Resident Historian\n\n\n\nFor over three decades\, Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S. George has toured his way to local\, national\, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. Through walking\, coach\, and boat tour experiences\, Dr. George has welcomed tour participants on a memorable journey of South Florida through its historic neighborhoods\, landmarks\, and sites. As a Miami native\, author\, and former college professor\, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the program. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Program check-in will begin 1-hour prior to the program start. Please be on-time\, as seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wayfinding\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n This program will take place in the Museum’s South Building theater. \n \n Getting to the Museum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There is nearby parking available in the Miami-Dade Cultural Center Parking Garage\, located at 50 NW 2nd Avenue. Parking is $5 with validation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n To request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Hana Squires\, Accessibility Coordinator\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.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.) \n \n Accessibility\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Museum of Miami\, 1995-277-1646. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Hana Squires\, Accessibility Coordinator\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.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.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​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 Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) 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 Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://museumofmiami.org/event/in-class-with-dr-george-south-floridas-unique-environment/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,In Class with Dr. George ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/RESIZE_224-misc3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230912T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231010T150000 DTSTAMP:20230817T172447Z CREATED:20230606T132136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T172447Z UID:22384-1694523600-1696950000@museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:In Class with Dr. George: Defining Moments in South Florida History DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays starting September 12th\n\n\n\nClass Schedule:\n\n\n\n\nSept 12thClass Introduction & The Area’s Early HistoryDowntown Miami Metromover TourSept 19thThe Homesteading Era & Incorporation and the Early Years of the City of MiamiTropical Dreams Highlights TourSept 26thBoom/Bust\, Economic Depression\, and WarHighlights from the Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archives at MDCOct 3rdThe Post-War BoomMiami Riverwalk TourOct 10thThe Emergence of an International CityLummus Park Neighborhood WalkClass schedule is subject to change.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDelve into the history of Miami and South Florida with our Resident Historian\, Dr. Paul S. George. Over the course of 5-weeks\, Dr. George will lead you on an exploration of the defining moments of our region’s history. Each class session will include lecture and discussion followed by tours of either the museum’s exhibitions or historic sites in Downtown Miami. \n\n\n\nLecture topics to include: the area’s early history and peoples; the homesteading era; incorporation and the early years of the City of Miami; Boom/Bust and the 1920s; Depression and war; the post WWII Boom; and the emergence of an international city. \n\n\n\nClass registration includes all five classes in the semester\, printed class handouts\, and a complimentary Family Pass to the museum. There are no make-up days should you miss a class. Limited to 35 participants. \n\n\n\nMembers: $275\, Non-Members: $325\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLecture Topics:\n\n\n\nThe history of South Florida is vast. We at Museum of Miami are working towards telling an inclusive story and yet acknowledge that the whole story cannot be taught over the course of these five weeks. We hope this class inspires you to dive deeper into the diverse history of South Florida and the people who made it their home. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Area’s Early History\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n This lecture will focus on the area’s indigenous peoples\, who lived here at least 10\,000 years ago. Important archaeological discoveries along the Miami River and near Biscayne Bay in the past half century have opened our eyes to this fact. Others who will be discussed here include the Tequesta Indians\, arguably the descendants of the first peoples\, Spanish missions to the Tequesta and Seminoles\, who came to South Florida in the early 1700s\, and played a consequential role in shaping its development in subsequent centuries. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Homesteading Era\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Before there was a city of Miami\, there were numerous homesteading communities that dotted the areas looking out upon Biscayne Bay in the second half of the nineteenth century. Although these settlements were small in size\, they were consequential in laying the foundations for not only the future City of Miami\, but also other important centers of vast Miami-Dade County. These pioneers helped give direction to the evolving communities following the railroad’s entry into Miami in the late 19th century. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Incorporation and The Early Years of the City of Miami\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n The entry of Henry M. Flagler’s Florida East Coast Railway in Miami in 1896 brought monumental changes to the area\, since it connected it by land\, for the first time\, to points north. The City of Miami grew quickly after the rail’s entry and influenced the development of many other portions of the county. Early on the nascent city was a magnet for various races and ethnic groups. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Boom/Bust and the 1920s\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n The great real estate boom of the mid-1920s transformed Miami and its environs from a frontier city surrounded by several agricultural settlements into an emerging metropolitan area. For the first time\, the area was in the national limelight\, as visitors and investors rushed to its sunny shores to get rich in real estate ventures. New communities like Coral Gables\, Miami Springs and Miami Shores were products of the Boom. The bust that followed in 1926 and thereafter previewed for the nation the Great Depression that descended upon it following the stock market crash in 1929. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Depression and War\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Despite challenging economic conditions\, the Depression Decade was eventful\, with Greater Miami experiencing growth in many sectors while positioning itself as a major tourist and aviation center. Further\, the area arose from the economic quagmire more quickly than much of the rest of the nation. \nGreater Miami thrived in the wartime decade of the 1940s\, serving as an immense training base for hundreds of thousands of men and women in uniform\, while positioning itself through its exposure to many who migrated here after the conflict. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Post-WWII Boom\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n The construction\, population\, and tourism booms that followed the end of World War II drove the area to new heights\, placing it squarely in the front ranks of America’s metropolitan regions. Areas that were still swampland and piney woods before the war were now hosting new suburban communities. A robust airport and seaport exposed millions over the course of the postwar decades to the magic of the Magic City. Beneath the gloss of this sparkling area\, minorities were fighting for rights\, environmentalists were lobbying for the protection of its unique ecology\, and law enforcement agencies were tamping down on spiraling crime. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Emergence of an International City\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Miami and Dade County recognized early in their development that geography often determines destiny. The area’s close proximity to Cuba\, the Caribbean\, the West Indies and even South America made it a haven for people fleeing the tyranny and economic malaise of nearby countries for the freedom and opportunity afforded by the United States. Miami became ground zero for this process and\, in the process\, was transformed into a flourishing international city. \nWith its increased urbanity came a cultural renaissance and a rebirth of venerable center city neighborhoods. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker:\n\n\n\n\nPaul S. George\, Ph.D.Resident Historian\n\n\n\nFor over three decades\, Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S. George has toured his way to local\, national\, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. Through walking\, coach\, and boat tour experiences\, Dr. George has welcomed tour participants on a memorable journey of South Florida through its historic neighborhoods\, landmarks\, and sites. As a Miami native\, author\, and former college professor\, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Hana Squires\, Accessibility Coordinator\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.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.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​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 Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) 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 Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://museumofmiami.org/event/in-class-with-dr-george-defining-moments-in-south-florida-history-2/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,In Class with Dr. George ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/RESIZE_223-02_City4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191123T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191123T120000 DTSTAMP:20191105T140015Z CREATED:20190917T175836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T140015Z UID:629-1574503200-1574510400@museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:Coral Gables Walking Tour with Dr. George DESCRIPTION:Museum Members: $20\, Non-Members: $30\, Children 12 & Under: $10\n\n\n\nMeet in front of the Coral Gables Merrick House\, 907 Coral Way\, Coral Gables\, FL 33134\n\n\n\nWalk along the tree-canopied streets of The City Beautiful with Resident Historian\, Dr. Paul George\, as you explore the community that George Merrick designed. This tour highlights some of Coral Gables’ most noted landmarks\, including the Venetian Pool\, Merrick House\, the Biltmore Hotel\, the DeSoto Fountain\, Coral Gables Congregational Church\, and Poinciana Place. \n\n\n\nTicket includes complimentary pass to Museum of Miami. \n\n\n\nNo audio or video recording\, please. Please note that there are no refunds or exchanges. Onsite registration will incur a $10 per person surcharge. Onsite registration not available if tour is sold out. Rates subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register Today \n \n\n\n\nAbout Resident Historian\, Dr. Paul S. George\n\n\n\nFor over three decades\, Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul George has toured his way to local\, national\, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. As a South Florida native\, author\, and former college professor\, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nimage via flickr / phillip pessar URL:https://museumofmiami.org/event/coral-gables-walking-tour-with-dr-george/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:In Class with Dr. George ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/Merrick-House__Flickr-Phillip-Pessar-e1564777175160.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T094340 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T094340 DTSTAMP:20260803T170018Z CREATED:20260803T170015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T170018Z UID:30307-1794476620-1794476620@museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:Virtual—History Talks: Aviation in Miami DESCRIPTION:Journey through time during our virtual History Talks program series! History Talks delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian\, Dr. Paul S. George\, this virtual lecture series will include a thematic exploration of Miami—from its unique environment\, hurricane history\, aviation\, and crime. \n\n\n\nAviation in Miami\n\n\n\nExplore the history of aviation in Miami. Learn about some of aviation’s iconic figures from Amelia Earhart to Bessie Coleman and Glenn Curtiss. Reflect upon the site of the former Pan American Seaplane Terminal – today’s Miami City Hall – and hear stories of naval aviation and flying boats in Dinner Key.   \n\n\n\nHistory Talks will be hosted on Zoom webinar. Participants will receive Zoom link one week prior to the program. \n\n\n\nMembers: $10\, Non-Members: $15\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register for Full Series \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\n\nPaul S. George\, Ph.D.Resident Historian\n\n\n\nFor over three decades\, Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S. George has toured his way to local\, national\, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. Through walking\, coach\, and boat tour experiences\, Dr. George has welcomed tour participants on a memorable journey of South Florida through its historic neighborhoods\, landmarks\, and sites. As a Miami native\, author\, and former college professor\, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the program. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n This program will be hosted virtually via Zoom Webinar. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n To request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n \n Accessibility\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​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 Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) 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 Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://museumofmiami.org/event/history-talks-virtual-aviation/ CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,In Class with Dr. George ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/RESIZE_224-misc2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR