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August 2024

In Class with Dr. George: South Florida’s Unique Environment

08/07/2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Museum of Miami, 101 West Flagler Street
Miami, 33130 United States
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Black and white historical image of the Miami River. A boat is docked alongside the river with a bridge just behind it. In the background, a city skyline can be seen.

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. South Florida's Unique Environment with Guest Speaker Erin Cover and Melissa…

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In Class with Dr. George: Miami Architecture

08/14/2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Museum of Miami, 101 West Flagler Street
Miami, 33130 United States
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Black and white archival image of a train station in Opa-locka. The building is in the style of Moorish Revival. A person stands in front of the building.

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. Miami Architecture with Guest Speaker Professor Jose Vazquez, Miami Dade College…

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In Class with Dr. George: A History of Transportation in Miami

08/21/2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Museum of Miami, 101 West Flagler Street
Miami, 33130 United States
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A black and white image of a group of people dressed as bus drivers run in front of a row of parked buses.

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. A History of Transportation with Guest Speaker Javier Betancourt, Citizens’ Independent…

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In Class with Dr. George: Aviation in Miami

08/28/2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Museum of Miami, 101 West Flagler Street
Miami, 33130 United States
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A Pan American Seaplane sits on the water while a crowd looks on.

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. Aviation in Miami with Guest Speakers Irene Schwarz and Renate Van…

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September 2025

History Talks: Miami’s Boom Era Communities—Miami Shores

09/03/2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Museum of Miami, 101 West Flagler Street
Miami, 33130 United States
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A sepia image of people dancing on a dance floor as some look on from patio chairs outdoors in front of a building with the sign "Ollie Trout's Trailer Park" above an awning.

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.  A History of Miami Shores with Dr. George in Conversation with John Bachay Once advertised as “America’s Mediterranean,” Miami Shores is home…

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History Talks: Miami’s Boom Era Communities—Coral Gables

09/10/2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Museum of Miami, 101 West Flagler Street
Miami, 33130 United States
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black and white image of the venetian pool, a vast outdoor Mediterranean style pool with stone steps and an archway

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.  A History of Coral Gables with Dr. George in Conversation with Dorothy M. Wallace Celebrate Coral Gables’ centennial anniversary as you reflect…

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History Talks: Miami’s Boom Era Communities—Opa-locka

09/17/2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Museum of Miami, 101 West Flagler Street
Miami, 33130 United States
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Black and white archival image of a train station in Opa-locka. The building is in the style of Moorish Revival. A person stands in front of the building.

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.  A History of Opa-locka with Dr. George in Conversation with Alex Van Mecl Known for its iconic Moorish Revival architecture, the development…

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History Talks: Miami’s Boom Era Communities—Hialeah

09/24/2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Museum of Miami, 101 West Flagler Street
Miami, 33130 United States
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A black and white archival image of the Hialeah Park racetrack with spectators looking on as horses race.

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.  A History of Hialeah with Dr. George Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the City of Hialeah! Once known as the Gateway to…

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September 2026

Virtual—History Talks: South Florida’s Unique Environment

September 9 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Black and white historical image of the Miami River. A boat is docked alongside the river with a bridge just behind it. In the background, a city skyline can be seen.

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. South Florida's Unique Environment Delve into the history of South Florida’s unique environment. Learn how early peoples and settlers adapted to this tropical wilderness…

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Virtual—History Talks: 100 Years of Hurricane History

September 16 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
A black and white image of a street view in downtown Miami in the aftermath of a hurricane. Boats can be seen strewn along the street next to the bay with downed poles nearby.

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. 100 Years of Hurricane History South Florida knows hurricanes better than most parts of the United States. Join Resident Historian Dr. Paul George as…

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