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Dade Heritage Days TOURS & SPECIAL EVENTS
March 1—April 30, 2013
Viva Miami: Sailing into History www.dadeheritagetrust.org
Dade Heritage Trust Presents
Voyage of Dreams
2013 gala
The Historic BILTMORE HOTEL Friday, April 12, 2013 7:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception sponsored by Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. Silent Auction Live Entertainment Dinner & Dancing Celebrating the 500th Anniversary of Ponce de Leon’s Landing in Florida
Black-Tie or Traditional Spanish Attire
DHT Member, $200 Non-member, $250 Honorary Chair Ambassador Cristina Barrios Consul General of Spain Co-Chairs Robin and Susan Shelley
Flamenco Dancer IV, watercolor by Diana Nadal, www.diana-nadalart.com
A Benefit to Preserve Miami’s Architectural and Cultural Heritage
Saving Miami’s Historic Places Since 1972 305-358-9572 www.dadeheritagetrust.org
Dade Heritage Days 2013 invites you to enjoy the many tours and special events of this year’s commemoration of the 500th anniversary of Ponce de Leon’s landing in Florida. Dade Heritage Days is orchestrated by the non-profit Dade Heritage Trust as a celebration of historic places throughout Miami-Dade County. Thanks to the cooperation of many organizations, local governments, businesses and volunteers, Dade Heritage Days encourages a sense of unity and pride in our community. Dade Heritage Days offers visitors and residents alike a chance to see Miami “up close and personal.”
Dade Heritage Trust Headquarters in the 1905 Historic Office and Clinic of Dr. James Jackson 190 SE 12th Terrace, Miami, Florida 33131 Phone:305-358-9572 Fax:305.358.1162 info@dadeheritagetrust.org www.dadeheritagetrust.org
Dade Heritage Days is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.
COVER: Artwork from the Miami Biltmore Hotel Grand Opening Program, January 1926. Courtesy of Arva Moore Parks
ONGOING EVENTS DHT’s 2013 Student and Teacher Art & Photography Exhibit March 1-31 Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Avenue
Dade Heritage Trust is proud to showcase its annual competition of student and teacher artwork inspired by Miami’s historic architectural traditions. Awards will be presented to the winners on March 1st, 5:00 p.m. at the Coral Gables Museum. For more info: 305-358-9572, www.dadehertiagetrust.org.
Freedom Tower and New World Mural Tuesday-Friday, 12:00-5:00 p.m. Freedom Tower, 600 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami The 17-story Freedom Tower, built in 1925 for the Miami News, was designed by Schultz and Weaver and modeled after the Giralda Bell Tower in Seville, Spain. From 1962-74 it served as a Cuban refugee center and became known as the Freedom Tower. After Dade Heritage Trust led a preservation effort to save the landmark from condo development, the Tower was donated to Miami Dade College in 2005 and has become the Museum of Art + Design. The building is listed on the National Register and is a National Historic Landmark. Tour the exhibits and admire the ballroom’s New World Mural, a 1988 recreation by The Miami Artisans Wade S. Foy, William Mark Coulthard, John Conroy, Gerome V. Bergensen, Phylis Shaw and Ana Bikic of a 1925 mural depicting the encounter of Ponce de Leon and Native Americans. FREE. For more info call 305-2377700 or visit ww.mdcmoad.org.
Guided Tour of The Kampong March 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27and April 3, 6, 17, 20, 24, 27 The Kampong, 4013 S. Douglas Road, Coconut Grove Explore The Kampong – the private home and gardens of plant explorer David Fairchild. With over 2000 varieties of tropical and subtropical fruits, palms and flowering trees, and vines, The Kampong is an 11-acre jewel in the middle of metropolitan Miami. Guided tours include both horticultural and historical information, a behind-the-scenes look at Fairchild’s original plantings, as well as the office where he Gerald Obregon, Teacher Robert Morgan Education Center wrote many of his books. Gates open at 10:00 a.m. and the 2-hour tour begins at 10:30 a.m. Tour fee is $20 for adults, $15 for ages 62 and over and students with ID, $10 for ages 4-12 years, and free for children under 3. Reservations required. Visit Kampong.ntbg.org or call 305-442-7169 to reserve or for more info. Wear comfortable walking shoes! 4
Vizcaya Contemporary Arts Project (CAP) Daily through March 18th during regular museum hours Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, 3251 S Miami Ave, Miami From painters John Singer Sargent and Gari Melchers, both extended houseguests of James Deering, to sculptor Alexander Stirling Calder, responsible for the Barge figures, Vizcaya has been a source of inspiration to artists. Through CAP, Vizcaya continues Deering’s patronage by inviting artists to create site-specific projects that provide visitors with new ways of seeing the estate. Vizcaya presents The Light Club of Vizcaya: A Women’s Picture, a project by Josiah McElheny. A New York-based artist and MacArthur Fellow, McElheny has created a 30-minute film referencing a little-known 1912 short story by German author Paul Scheerbart, “The Light Club of Batavia.” McElheny draws his characters from Vizcaya’s history and uses the estate as the ingenious setting for this narrative about the promise of modernity and utopia. The film combines footage of historical and archival documents along with current images of Vizcaya. Tickets: Regular museum admission. More info at 305-250-9133 or www.vizcaya.org.
The Official Art Deco District Walking Tour Daily at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach This ninety-minute walking tour provides an introduction to the Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Miami Modern (MiMo) styles found within the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District. Explore hotels, restaurants, and other commercial structures with a visit to a number of interiors. Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students with school ID, free for Miami Design Preservation League members and children under 12. Self-guided audio tour also available at $15 per person. For more info call 305-763-8026 or visit www.mdpl.org.
The Biltmore Hotel Historic Tour Every Sunday at 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables Tour Coral Gables’ 1926 “Crown Jewel” with Dade Heritage Trust Biltmore docents. The Biltmore’s halls echo with history as one of the most fashionable resorts in the country during the 1920s and 1930s. Meet in the hotel lobby. FREE. Call Judy Pruitt at 305-443-9793 or Ruth Jacobs at 305-667-5222 for reservations and more info.
Barnacle Under Moonlight Concert Fridays, March 8 and April 12 at 7:00 p.m. The Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Highway, Coconut Grove Enjoy a concert on the lawn of The Barnacle Historic State Park. Bring a picnic and blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the evening of music on the grounds of The Barnacle, built in 1891 by Commodore Ralph Munroe. Gates open 6:00 p.m. 5
Music from 7:00-9:00 p.m. No pets. Admission: $7 per person for those age 10 and over, $3 for ages 6-9. More info at 305-442-6866, www.FloridaStateParks.org/TheBarnacle for more info.
MiMo on the Beach Walking Tour
North Shore Park Bandshell
1st Saturday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Southeast corner of 73rd St & Collins Ave, Miami Beach Want to learn more about Miami Modern architecture? The MiMo on the Beach Tour will introduce the newly recognized North Shore National Register District and spotlights the distinctive MiMo (Miami Modern) architecture that makes this district unique. The Miami Design Preservation League has joined forces with North Beach Development Corporation to bring you this 90-minute guided walking tour. Learn how to identify the many unique traits of MiMo architecture by visiting different public and private buildings. Reservations not required. Purchase tickets online or pay with cash or check day of tour. Tickets: $20 per person, free for MDPL members and children under 12. For more info call 305-763-8026 or visit www.mdpl.org.
Jewish Miami Beach Tour 2nd Sunday of each month at 11:00 a..m. Jewish Museum of Florida, 301 Washington Ave, Miami Beach This tour explores the rise and fall of the Jewish population of Miami Beach over the past 100 years, including a look at the impact of selected key Jewish individuals and institutions, plus an overview of architectural styles in the southernmost part of the city. Tickets: $20 per person. To register online visit www.mdpl.org/tours/jewish-miami-beach-tour/ For more info call 305-763-8026 or visit www.mdpl.org.
Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens Saturdays March 16 and April 30 Gates open at 6:30 p.m., Performance at 8:00 p.m. March 16 - Ed Calle Big Band; April 30 - Marlow Rosado Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest It’s Jazz under the Stars at Pinecrest Gardens, a concert series that promises the best of the best from Straight Ahead to Salsa. Hot nights, cool jazz, great times. Tickets: $20 & $25. To purchase tickets or for more info call 305-669-6990 or visit www.pinecrestgardens.org.
Doc Thomas House Saturdays, March 16, 30, and April 13, 10:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Tropical Audubon Society, 5530 Sunset Dr, South Miami Tropical Audubon society is pleased to invite friends of Dade Heritage Days to the historic Doc Thomas House in South Miami. Built in 1931 by Arden Hays 6
“Doc” Thomas, an early South Miami resident and entrepreneur, the house was designed by Robert Fitch Smith, the first Dean of the University of Miami School of Architecture and noteworthy as an architect for his contributions and influence on MiMo, Miami Modern design and architecture. The home he designed for Doc Thomas is unique for many reasons, and has been nominated for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. Volunteers will be on hand to talk about the property. FREE. For more info call 305-667-7337 or visit www.tropicalaudubon.org.
Old Time Dance Sundays, March 24 and April 28, 6:00-9:00 p.m. The Barnacle Historic State Park 3485 Main Highway, Coconut Grove Kick up your heels as Southern Atlantic Muse plays traditional American music while Lou Dow calls the dance steps in the Micco Pavilion on the grounds of The Barnacle, built by Ralph Munroe in 1891. Dance instruction for these traditional American folk dances is included. Dances such as circles, squares, contras and waltzes were all the rage in the 1800s, so come on out and dance like it’s 1891! Admission: $10 per person. Gate opens at 6 p.m. Dance instruction at 6:30 with dancing from 7:00-10:00 p.m. For more info call 305-442-6866 or visit www.FloridaStateParks.org/TheBarnacle.
“Architects on Architects” Lecture Series March 26, April 2 & 25, May 2 at 7:00 p.m. Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach Miami Design Preservation League presents the lecture series, Architects on Architects: Today’s Architects and the Historic Architects Who Influenced Them. Tuesday, March 26 - Jorge Kuperman Tuesday, April 2 - Elizabeth Plater-Zybert Thursday, April 25 - Jean Francois LeJeune Thursday, May 2 - Allan Shulman Call 305-763-8026 for more info.
Moonlight Garden Tours March 27 & 28, April 24 & 25 at 6:30 p.m. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens 3251 S. Miami Ave, Miami If you think Vizcaya’s bayfront gardens are breathtaking by day, don’t miss the chance to see them transformed by the glow of a bright Miami moon. With live music in the Courtyard, the allure of Italian-inspired gardens and delicious temptations available for purchase in the Café & Shop, it’s no wonder Moonlight Garden Tours are a visitor favorite! Not all areas of the garden are wheelchair accessible and decorated rooms will not be open. Optional guided tours begin at 6:30 p.m. and continue at intervals throughout the evening. Tickets: $10 for Vizcaya members, seniors, and students with ID; $15 for non-members. Tickets are available onsite only from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on the evening of the program. Call 305-250-9133 or visit www.vizcaya.org for more info. 7
Gay and Lesbian Walking Tour 4th Saturday of each month at 5:00 p.m. Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach This FABULOUS tour is all about the contributions of Gays and Lesbians to the history of Miami Beach and the preservation of its architectural gems, many of which you’ll visit during the tour. The tour also tells you how Gays and Lesbians are playing a continuing role in shaping the future of Miami Beach. Tickets: $20 per person, free for Miami Design Preservation League members. For more info call 305-763-8026 or visit www.mdpl.org.
Conservation Concerts at Tropical Audubon Saturdays, March 30 - Plan B | April 27 - Birdstock, an original playbill Gates open: 7:00 p.m., Music: 7:30 p.m. Tropical Audubon, 5530 Sunset Dr, South Miami Make a Saturday Night Date with Tropical Audubon Society at the historic Doc Thomas House in South Miami at our Conservation Concerts. Enjoy some good ol’ Rock and Roll under the stars. Bring a blanket, chairs, pack a picnic, and rock out to the tunes we grew up with. Beer and wine as well as snacks are available for purchase. Admission: $10 donation, children free. Limited parking is available on the grounds at the 55th Ave gate and along 56th Ave. Concert proceeds benefit capital improvements to the grounds and historic buildings at the Tropical Audubon Society. Call 305-667-7337 or visit www.tropicalaudubon.org for more info.
Stiltsville, Key Biscayne and Cape Florida Lighthouse Boat Tour Saturday, March 30 and April 13, 9:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami Voted best tour, Miami New Times. Enjoy this beautiful boat trip with Dr. Paul George to one of Miami’s hidden gems—Stiltsville, a remnant community of 7 houses on stilts in the middle of the turquoise waters of Biscayne Bay. See the Cape Florida Lighthouse, learn about the history of Key Biscayne and hear stories of Bikini Club parties and nefarious mobsters. Advance reservations and payment required. HistoryMiami Members: $44, Non-members: $54. For more info and to reserve call 305-375-1621, email citytours@historymiami.org or visit www.historymiami.org.
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MARCH William Jennings Bryan Museums Magnet School Tour Friday, March 1, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. 1201 NE 125th St., North Miami Tour the 1928 William Jennings Bryan Elementary School building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Learn about the Mediterranean-style building’s history, architecture and WPA fountain. Discover how the Museums Magnet Schools’ philosophy encourages students to explore historic structures and understand the importance of preservation. FREE. Call 305-891-0602 for more info.
Women’s History Month Kickoff Friday, March 1, 12:00 p.m. Miami City Cemetery 1800 NE 2nd Ave, Miami The Women’s History Coalition of Miami-Dade County, Inc., invites you to its annual Women’s History Month kickoff observance at the grave site of Julia Tuttle, founder of Miami and only female to have founded a major U.S. city. The featured speaker will be Penny Lambeth, Chair of the Cemetery Restoration Committee, portraying Julia Tuttle. FREE. Parking is inside the cemetery. For more info call Rhoda Shirley at 305-968-4284.
The Villagers 2013 Garden Tour “Garden Concepts” Saturday, March 2, 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. This year’s tour showcases gardens in Central Coral Gables, an area that is part of the original Town Plan developed in the 1920s. Explore different landscape themes and designs at selected gardens in the heart of The City Beautiful. Get inspired by the multiple and varied garden alternatives that take a departure from the ordinary. See examples of an Edible Community Garden, a Low Maintenance Garden, a Native Habitat Garden, and A Children’s Garden. Take something away from this year’s tour to implement in your own backyards and make a move toward creating a more sustainable community environment. Advance tickets are $25; $30 day of the tour. For advance tickets, please send your check payable to The Villagers, Inc., before February 23 to The Villagers, Inc., P.O. Box 141843, Coral Gables, FL 33114. Specify on the check “Garden Tour” and include a selfaddressed stamped envelope. For more info call 305-460-6030 or email catkst@aol.com.
Florida’s 500th Birthday: History and Archaeology of the 1513 Encounter Saturday, March 2, 10:00 a.m. - Noon 1855 NE 135th St, Miami Join Florida Historian Juan L. Riera at Arch Creek Park for a lecture on the encounter between the Spanish and Florida natives in 1513. The talk will be about history and archaeology, followed by an opportunity to view the museum at the park, walk the park trails, and see a local archaeological site. FREE. For more information call 305-446-2712 or email juanr377@gmail.com 9
Vintage Everglades Day Saturday, March 2, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Everglades National Park, Royal Palm Visitor Center Watch history come to life as we unfold the battle to preserve the Everglades! This year’s theme “The Fight to Preserve Paradise” will feature historical reenactors and exhibits, special guest speakers, special tours and an old fashioned ice cream social! FREE: entrance to the park in this area will be waived for the day. Call 305-242-7700 or visit www.nps.gov/ever for more info.
Little Havana Cuban Cuisine & Culture Tour Sunday, March 3, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Los Pinarenos Fruteria,1334 SW 8th St, Miami Join guide Pepe Menendez on this delightful personalized tour and sample pastelitos, café cubano, and fruit. Learn the secrets of the Ceiba tree, visit a botanica, see cigars hand-rolled, and explore Domino Park, and neighborhood social clubs. Optional lunch afterward at a Cuban restaurant. Advance reservations and payment required. HistoryMiami Members: $20, Non-members: $30. For more info and to reserve call 305-375-1621, email citytours@historymiami.org or visit www.historymiami.org.
Miami Marine Stadium Tour & 3D Scanning Sunday, March 3, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Miami Marine Stadium, Virginia Key A rare opportunity to tour the historic, unrestored Miami Marine Stadium on Virginia Key and see a cutting edge 3D scanning technology used to document and interpret buildings. Tickets: Free for DHT and Friends of Miami Marine Stadium members, $15 for non-members. Advance reservations and payment required, along with a signed hold-harmless agreement, by February 26th. Call DHT at 302-358-9572 to reserve and for more info.
Conversation with the Artists Monday, March 4, 7:00 p.m. in the Main House Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, 3251 S. Miami Ave, Miami Join us for a talk with artist Josiah McElheny, Bill Horrigan (curator-at-large at the Wexner Center for the Arts), and John Stuart (professor and chair of the Department of Architecture at Florida International University). Stuart will moderate a discussion on Scheerbart’s innovative theories of architecture and their impact on McElheny’s work. Tickets $5.00, free for Vizcaya members, seniors and students with ID. Visitors are invited to explore the Main House from 6:00-7:00pm. Call 305-250-9133 or visit www.vizcaya.org for more info.
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Profiting from the Past in Little Havana Friday, March 8 1:00-3:30 p.m., Panel Discussion 3:45-5:30 p.m., Tour 7:00 p.m. Art Walk 1513 SW 8th St, Miami Parking at SW 14th Ave and SW 8th St. (between Tower Theater and McDonald’s) Dade Heritage Trust invites you to discover the historic architecture and real estate investment potential of one of Miami’s most interesting communities — Little Havana. A panel discussion, Profiting from the Past, will be held from 1:00-3:30 p.m. at the site of the historic Ball and Chain Club, which will soon undergo a major restoration. Featured speakers will be developer Bill Fuller of The Barlington Group, real estate investor Jose Fernandez, architect William B. Medellin, and Denis Russ, South Beach Art Deco District preservation and development expert. Corinna J. Moebius, the publisher of Little Havana Guide, who specializes in cultural heritage tours of Little Havana, will lead a tour from 3:45-5:30 p.m. She will give you a taste of the flavor and culture of Calle Ocho. Stay for dinner at one of the great local eateries and enjoy Little Havana Art Walk, which begins at 7:00 p.m. Advance reservations and payment are required for the panel discussion and tour. DHT members, $10. Non-members, $20. Call Dade Heritage Trust, 305-358-9572.
Photos courtesy of Corinna J. Moebius
Dade Heritage Trust Open House
2012 Winner, Middle School Chloe Castillo South Miami K-8 Center
Tuesday, March 5, 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. 190 SE 12th St, Miami Besieged by highrises, this 1905 neoclassical wood frame house, just off busy Brickell Avenue, is the headquarters of Dade Heritage Trust. A National Register site, it was originally constructed by pioneer Dr. James Jackson as his office and clinic. Volunteers will be on hand to talk about Dr. Jackson and the history of his clinic. Stop by during your lunch hour. Call 305-358-9572 for more info.
Women’s History Month Exhibit Tuesday, March 5, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Stephen P. Clark Center Lobby, 111 NW 1st St, Miami The Women’s History Coalition and the Miami-Dade County Commission for Women will have a lobby display with “Julia Tuttle,” portrayed by Penny Lambeth, in attendance. The Women’s History Month Exhibit will be on display in the lobby throughout the month of March.
Florida Birthday Celebration Wednesday, March 6, 11:00 a.m.-Noon Merrick House, 907 Coral Way, Coral Gables Come learn about the voyage of Juan Ponce de Leon in 1513 and what he found in Florida. Also, learn about the Miami Pioneers/Natives of Dade from historian Juan L. Riera. Admission: $5.00 For more information call 305-446-2712 or email juanr377@gmail.com
Viewing Vizcaya Film Series: The Married Virgin (1918) Wednesday, March 6, 7:00 p.m. in the Main House Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, 3251 S. Miami Ave, Miami Follow the footsteps of Vizcaya’s original owner , James Deering, and his guests by enjoying a historic silent film in the Courtyard of the Main House, complete with live musical accompaniment on Vizcaya’s custom-made pipe organ! In The Married Virgin, a daughter agrees to marry the gigolo (played by Rudolph Valentino) who has been blackmailing her wealthy father. Evil stepmothers, treacherous villains, the noble and pure-of-heart all come together in this tale of murder, infidelity, true love and self-sacrifice. Tickets $15, available onsite only beginning at 5:30 p.m. evening of the program. Food and drink not included in ticket price. Seating is limited. Call 305-250-913 or visit www.vizcaya.org for more info.
Dinner Key Twilight Walk Friday, March 8, 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Coconut Grove Delight in this tour with Dr. Paul George as he takes you inside the Art Deco Pan American Seaplane Terminal, now Miami City Hall. Embark on a leisurely walk through the historic streets of this leafy neighborhood. Hear about the burial at the library and the scandals at the Mutiny. Advance reservations and payment 12
required. HistoryMiami Members: $20, Non-members: $30. For more info and to reserve call 305-375-1621, email citytours@historymiami.org or visit www.historymiami.org.
Barnacle Under Moonlight Concert - Pitbull of Blues Band Friday, March 8, 7:00 p.m. The Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Highway, Coconut Grove Enjoy a concert on the lawn of The Barnacle Historic State Park. Bring a picnic and blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the evening as Pitbull of Blues band entertain at The Barnacle, built in 1891 by Commodore Munroe. No pets. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. and music plays from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Call 305-442-6866 or visit www.floridastateparks.org/thebarnacle for more info.
Family Day at Coral Gables Museum Saturday, March 9, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables Free admission to all exhibits on Family Day! Enjoy children’s arts and crafts activities and a musical performance by Greater Miami Youth Symphony. Permanent exhibits on view include Creating the Dream: George Merrick and His Vision for Coral Gables and Coral Gables Sister Cities: Partners in Peace. Temporary exhibits include Italy in Motion, Italian Early Modernism, and Viva Miami: Student Art and Photography presented by Dade Heritage Trust and sponsored in part by Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs. FREE. For more info: 305-603-8067, caroline@coralgablesmuseum.org, or www.coralgablesmuseum.org.
Secrets of Spring Garden Walk Saturday, March 9, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 1017 NW 9th Court, Miami Stroll with historian Dr. Paul George through the shady streets of one of Miami’s most delightful hidden neighborhoods, Spring Garden, on the banks of the Miami River. See the house dubbed the Hindu Temple and learn of its unique history in early films. See early Miami architecture, including the exterior of the home of Gardner Malloy, tennis champion. Advance reservations and payment required. HistoryMiami Members: $20, Non-members: $30. For more info and to reserve call 305-375-1621, email citytours@historymiami.org or visit www.historymiami.org.
George Merrick’s Mediterranean Influences Saturday, March 9, 10:30 a.m.-Noon 1200 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables Led by Florida Historian Juan L. Riera, this walking tour will look at the Mediterranean influences on George Merrick and how that is still found in the City of Coral Gables. The tour will begin in front of the Biltmore Hotel—by the front fountain— and end at the County Club of Coral Gables. After the tour participants may join Juan for lunch at The Liberty Café. Fee: $20 per person. For more info call 305-446-2712 or email juan4377@gmail.com.
2012 2nd Place, High School Jessica Forbes Westminster Christian School
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Cape Florida Heritage Day Saturday, March 9th 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, Key Biscayne Climb to the top of the Cape Florida Lighthouse and take a journey back in time. Imagine sailing across the vast Atlantic Ocean in a Spanish caravel ship like the one Juan Ponce de Leon sailed in 1513, or life on the isolated island as the lighthouse keeper in the 1850s. Park Biologist Elizabeth Golden will be leading two nature walks highlighting the plants and vegetation that Juan Ponce de Leon would have observed when he set foot on Key Biscayne in 1513. Tours are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Historical re-enactors will be recreating 1858 Pre-Civil War life on the island. A Lighthouse Keeper, 1850s Cape Florida family, ship salvager, and a huntertrapper will be featured. Candle-making demonstrations and live dulcimer music make for a fun and educational family day. Local historian Joan Gill Blank will be on hand to answer questions and have her book, “Key Biscayne: A History of Miami’s Tropical Island and the Cape Florida Lighthouse,” available for purchase. Rangers and members of Dade Heritage Trust will also be on hand to talk about the Lighthouse restoration, a project co-sponsored by the Florida Park Service and Dade Heritage Trust. Commemorative Lighthouse bricks will be on sale by Dade Heritage Trust. While in the park make sure to stop in at the Park’s two restaurants. Fresh seafood and Cuban cuisine are always favorites at the Boaters Grill as you dine and view the yachts just yards away in No Name Harbor. Or enjoy the ocean breezes with some fresh fish or a burger on the deck of the Lighthouse Café. With 1.5 miles of bike trails (bike rentals available), 1.5 miles of beach, nature trails for hiking or rollerblading, kayaking, and fishing along the seawall (license required) Bill Baggs Cape Florida State park has lots to offer the entire family. Park admission: $2 for walk-ins/bike, $4 per car, $8 for vehicles of 8 or more passengers.
Pinewood Cemetery Pioneer Day 2013 Saturday, March 9, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Pinewood Cemetery on Erwin Road just south of Sunset Drive The City of Coral Gables and the Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board present Pioneer Day, a celebration of early pioneer families, many buried at Pinewood Cemetery. Pinewood Cemetery is recognized as the oldest cemetery south of the Miami River and one of the oldest historical sites in Coral Gables. It is the final resting place for more than 200 pioneers from the 1800s and early 1900s, as well as veterans of the Seminole Indian War, Civil War, Spanish-American War, and WWI, and victims of the 1926 hurricane. FREE and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Call 305-460-5093 or visit www.coralgables.com for more info.
Julia Tuttle, Mother of Miami Walk Sunday, March 10, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. HistoryMiami, 101 W. Flagler St, Miami Travel back in time on a leisurely walk with historian Dr. Paul George, and learn about the remarkable woman who convinced Henry Flagler to extend his railroad to Miami, sparking its growth from small town to metropolis. Stand on the edge of the Miami River where Julia grew orange trees. Learn how the site has changed from prehistoric times to today. Advance reservations and payment required. HistoryMiami Members: $20, Non-members: $30. For more info and to reserve call 305-375-1621, email citytours@historymiami.org or visit www.historymiami.org
Hot Chili Cool Cars Sunday, March 10, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. The Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Hwy, Coconut Grove Enjoy this 2nd annual event at The Barnacle, viewing classic cars and sampling tasty chili created by entrants in the Chili Cook-Off. Vote for you favorite! Proceeds from this event go toward a Fire Protection System for the park. Park admission is $2.00. $5.00 for tasting rights in each division and $1.00 per vote for favorite. For more info call 305-442-6866 or visit www.floridastateparks.org/thebarnacle.
Biscayne National Park’s Family Fun Fest: 500 Years in the Sunshine State Sunday, March 10, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Biscayne National Park Dante Fascell Visitor Center 9700 SW 328 St, Homestead Biscayne National Park’s award-winning Family Fun Fest salutes the 500th anniversary of Florida’s “discovery” with family-friendly hands-on activities highlighting episodes of the park’s past. Retrace Florida’s first 500 years through Ponce de Leon’s discovery of the Gulf Stream, a Tequesta archaeological dig, shipwrecks from the great European powers, and more. FREE For more info call 305-230-7375 or visit www.nps.gov/bisc/forkids/familyfunfest.htm. 15
Taste of Historic Downtown Miami Thursday, March 14, 6:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m. East Flagler Street, Downtown Miami Dade Heritage Trust and Downtown Miami Partnership, Inc. invite you for a progressive evening where it all began in Historic Downtown Miami. Celebrate at exciting 'historic happenings', with delicious complimentary cocktails, wine, tasty tidbits, and a unique peek into Miami's architectural heritage. Check-in at La Epoca, in the historic 1936 Art Deco-style Walgreens building and enjoy complimentary Mojitos and Cuban Jazz. Join us as we tour, sip, and taste at some of Miami’s most unique and historic architectural gems. Taste of Historic Downtown tickets - $25 per person before March 12th. $35 after March 12th VIP tickets - $50 per person before March 12th, $65 after March 12th VIP tickets are limited and include Taste of Historic Downtown and Coup de Grace After-Reception.
Call 305-358-9572 to purchase tickets or for more info. Advance reservation and payment required.
Digging the Past: Lecture & Book Signing with Robert Carr Sunday, March 10, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. HistoryMiami, 101 W. Flagler St, Miami Robert S. Carr has written “a wonderful, moving narrative of the archaeology of greater Miami.” —Dr. Paul George , editor of Tequesta. Mr. Carr, Executive Director of the Archaeological and Historical Conservancy, Inc., will present a lecture about mining Miami’s ancient past, followed by a book signing. HistoryMiami Members: Free, Non-Members: Free with museum admission. Advance reservations requested. For more info and to reserve call 305-375-1621, email citytours@historymiami.org or visit www.historymiami.org.
Archaeology Day Saturday, March 16, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72nd Ave In celebration of Florida Archaeology Month, the Deering Estate at Cutler will host the 2013 “Archaeology Day.” There will be activities and programs for the entire family, including educational activities, expert lectures and walking tours of the historic Tekesta Trail. The event is free with regular admission - $12 for adults and $7 for children (ages 4-14). For more info visit www.deeringestate.org. The Deering Estate is a great biking destination!
Miami River and City Photo Walk Saturday, March 16, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. HistoryMiami, 101 W. Flagler St, Miami Learn how to take the best city photos from photography teacher Karl Koslosky as you walk with eco-historian Frank Schena along the Miami River. Learn about Miami’s history, from the Tequesta people to early pioneers and modern times. View art and architecture along the way to the iconic Manuel Carbonell Tequesta statue on the Brickell Avenue Bridge. Advance reservations and payment required. HistoryMiami Members: $30, Non-members: $40. For more info and to reserve call 305-375-1621, email citytours@historymiami.org or visit www.historymiami.org Mary Brickell Village to Tobacco Road Walk Saturday, March 16, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Union of the World Statue next to Grimpa’s Steakhouse, 901 Brickell Plaza, Miami Enjoy a pleasant evening walk through history with guide Michael Perlman. See Fire Station Number 4, the first Miami high school, Dr. James Jackson’s office (now Dade Heritage Trust), First Presbyterian Church, Brickell Park, Brickell Key, the Miami Circle archaeological site, and the Brickell Bridge with its Manuel Carbonell sculpture of a Tequesta, ending at Miami’s oldest bar, Tobacco Road. Advance reservations and payment required. HistoryMiami Members: $20, Non-members: $30. For more info and to reserve call 305-3751621, email citytours@historymiami.org or visit www.historymiami.org
Wine and Cheese at the Museum Saturday, March 16, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Miami Springs Historical Museum, 26 Westward Dr., Miami Springs 17
Come sip wine from glasses of airlines that no longer fly our skies while surrounded by history. Enjoy a unique glimpse into Miami’s history. No matter what your level of expertise on Miami history, you will learn something new about early airline history, aviation pioneer and inventor Glenn Curtiss, or the history of Miami Springs, Hialeah, and Opa-Locka. Also, enjoy our display of Opa-Locka Memorabilia from March 16 to April 15. Adults $10, Seniors $5. For more info call 305-887-2973.
The Secret Garden of General Lawrence Sunday, March 17, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Sewell Park, 1801 NW South River Dr, Miami Walk with ecologist Griselda Chavarria and eco-historian Frank Schena through Sewell Park, an oasis on the Miami River near the 17th Avenue Bridge. Notice the steps to nowhere, the abandoned pillars and ruined boat slip foundation, and other remnants of pioneer General Samuel Crocker Lawrence’s guesthouse. Explore among the 100 year old coconut palms and see where he nurtured grapefruit trees and tropical plants in this peaceful location. HistoryMiami Members: $20, Nonmembers: $30. Advance reservations and payment required. To reserve call 305375-1621, email citytours@historymiami.org or visit www.historymiami.org.
Hungry for History: Secrets of Downtown Monday, March 18, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. History Miami, 101 W. Flagler Street Join guide Michael Pearlman on a walking tour of Miami’s best kept secrets. Find out the fate of the Coppertone Girl; discover a little known pocket park, hidden courtyards, surprising artwork, secret passageways, little known art deco buildings, and the location of the long-lost Ye Wee Tappie Tavern. HistoryMiami Members: $15, Non-members: $25. Advance reservations and payment required. To reserve call 305-375-1621, email citytours@historymiami.org or visit www.historymiami.org.
Dade Heritage Trust’s Women’s History Month Luncheon Monday, March 18, 12 Noon Legion Memorial Park, 6447 NE 7th Ave, Miami The African American Committee of Dade Heritage Trust invites you to attend the 15th Annual Women’s History Month Luncheon to benefit the historic Miami City Cemetery Commemorative Service and Youth Talent on Parade Program. The honorees are pioneer women who are buried in the Miami City Cemetery. This year’s honorees include Josephine Caroline Anderson Burnside, EveLyn Mason Burnside, Caroline Davis, Martha Rolle, and Selma Ward. Come and enjoy an original presentation about the women entitled Voices from the Graves of the Miami City Cemetery, based on a script written by Leome S. Culmer. Donations are $30; make checks payable to African American Committee of DHT. For more information call 305-638-5800.
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Ancient Spanish Monastery Special Tour Wednesday, March 20, 7:00 p.m. 16711 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami Beach
Enjoy a VIP visit to one of Miami’s rarest historic treasures. St. Bernard de Clairvaux Episcopal Church and Dade Heritage Trust invite you to a fascinating tour of the Ancient Spanish Monastery, a National Register site. Sandra M. Washington, Monastery Archivist and Historian and Adjunct Professor at Miami Dade College, will be your bilingual guide. A presentation by Borja Fabregas, whose family once owned the 12th century monastery building in Spain from which the Cloisters
were taken, will follow the tour. Learn about the history of the Monastery of St Bernard de Clairvaux in Sacramenia, near Segovia in northern Spain, its purchase in 1925 by William Randolph Hearst, its relocation and reconstruction in Miami, and the current restoration efforts at the Monastery in Sacramenia. Tickets: DHT members free, $10 non-members. Advance reservations and payment required. Call 305-358-9572 to reserve and for more info.
Wild Parrots and Charming Cottages Walk Saturday, March 23, 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Coconut Grove Explore Coconut Grove with eco-historian Frank Schena, and see the true leafy heart of the Grove, with Key West style cottages, shotgun houses, tropical trees, bougainvillea, and flocks of wild parrots, all tucked in a neighborhood where history comes to life. Advance reservations and payment required. HistoryMiami Members: $20, Non-members: $30. For more info and to reserve call 305-375-1621, email citytours@historymiami.org or visit www.historymiami.org.
Matheson Hammock Eco Walk Sunday, March 24, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Matheson Hammock, 9610 Old Cutler Rod, Miami Walk with eco-historian Frank Schena through shady Matheson Hammock. Hear about its distant past as an Indian hunting ground and absorb the diversity of flora and fauna that grows there today. Matheson Hammock was the first county park in Dade County, opening in 1930. Advance reservations and payment required. HistoryMiami Members: $20, Non-members: $30. For more info and to reserve call 305-375-1621, email citytours@historymiami.org or visit www.historymiami.org.
Annual Deering Seafood Festival Sunday, March 24, 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Deering Estate at Cutler 16701 SW 72nd Ave, Miami The 9th Annual Deering Seafood Festival offers Island themed all-day live entertainment, celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, fresh Florida seafood served up by local restaurants and caterers, a Li’l Shrimp Kids Zone with interactive arts, crafts and recreational activities for children, an Artist Village featuring local artists and artisan crafters and guided tours of the historic Deering Estate at Cutler Admission: $15 for adults advance purchase online OR $25 at the gate, $5 for children ages 4-14, children under 4 are FREE. Deering Estate Foundation Members get FREE ADMISSION. Not a member? Join today! 305-235-1668 ex 263. Admission includes park entrance and all activities excluding food, drink, pontoon boat rides and rock climbing. Call 305-235-1668 x263 or visit www.deeringeseafoodfestival.org for more info.
Lunch & Lecture: Ponce de Leon in the Land of Flowers Saturday, March 30, 2:00 p.m. Coral Gables Museum. 285 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables Join Urban Naturalist Frank W. Schena for a lively, informative presentation on the flora of Florida as seen by Ponce de Leon. Trace the journey taken by this great explorer on his first adventure from present-day Cape Canaveral down through the Keys, or “Los Martires.” We then follow him on his second and fateful trip to the domain of the powerful Calusa Indians. Along the way, we’ll discover the wealth of flowers and plants that the natives, as well as the Spanish utilized in the region. 20
Lunch and museum admission included with ticket prices. Tickets: $20; $15 for Coral Gables Museum members. Call 305-603-8067 to purchase tickets. Info at www.coralgablesmuseum.org or email caroline@coralgablesmuseum.org
APRIL History Trivia Night at Wine Down Wednesday Wednesday, April 3, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. HistoryMiami, 101 W Flagler St, Miami Can you sing the lyrics to “Shake, Shake, Shake”? Do you know the year Miami was incorporated, or the name of the “mother of Miami”? Then gather a team of friends or come on your own to compete on a team for prizes. Join Dr. Paul George for a fun night of pop culture and historical trivia in conjunction with Wine Down Wednesday. Register a team (max 6 people) - HistoryMiami Members: $20, Non-Members: $40. Register as an individual—Members: $5, Non-Members: $15. Includes food and drink. Advance reservations and payment required. For more info and to reserve call 305-375-1621, email citytours@historymiami.org or visit www.historymiami.org.
The Little Schoolhouse Saturday, April 6, 10:00 a.m. Plymouth Congregational Church 3400 Devon Rd, Coconut Grove Have you ever seen the original one-room schoolhouse of Coconut Grove? This lovingly restored structure and museum, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, dates back to 1887 when there were only several dozen people living in a small bay settlement hidden in the wilderness called Coconut Grove. We welcome you to meet Flora McFarlane, the schoolhouse’s first teacher, and learn about the early Grove homesteaders and what it was like going to school in the Grove pioneer era. FREE. For more info and to make reservations call Kate Taylor at 305-444-2417 or email kt33134@gmail.com.
North Miami Beach Magical History Tour Saturday, April 6, Check-in: 9:30 a.m., Bus departure: 10:00 a.m. North Miami Beach Public Library 1601 NE 164th St, North Miami Join North Miami Beach Councilwoman Barbara Kramer, liaison to the North Miami Beach Multi-Cultural Committee, and local historian Alan Sokol for a FREE history tour of North Miami Beach. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the fascinating history of North Miami Beach, from the iconic Ancient Spanish Monastery to the Fulford Fountain, and much more! The tour will last approximately three hours and will leave and return from the NMB Public Library. Advance reservations required. For more info and reservations call 305-948-2957. 21
Cape Florida Lighthouse Photo Eco Walk Saturday, April 6, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Bill Baggs State Park, 1200 S. Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne Learn about the amazing history of this structure as you walk the trail with ecohistorian Frank Schena, as photography teacher Karl Koslosky helps you take the very best photos. See flora and fauna, and be transported back in time to 1825. Hear about the creation of the park. Bring your picnic lunch. HistoryMiami Members: $30, Non-Members: $40. Advance reservations and payment required. Park entrance fee not included. For more info and to reserve: 305-375-1621, citytours@historymiami.org,, www.historymiami.org.
FREE 17th Annual Miami Riverday Saturday, April 6, 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Lummus Park, 250 NW North River Dr, Miami The FREE 17th Annual Miami Riverday features boat tours, historic re-enactors, environmental education, live music, children’s activities and much more! The Miami Riverday festival celebrates the Miami River’s unique history, environment, and culture. For more info call 305-644-0544.
Secrets of Simpson Park Sunday, April 7, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Simpson Park, 55 SW 17th Rd, Miami Join eco-historian Frank Schena and explore Simpson Park, named after Dr. Charles Torrey Simpson and once partly owned by William Brickell. The park is a remnant of the original tropical hardwood forest that extended along Biscayne Bay from the Miami River to Coconut Grove. HistoryMiami Members: $20, Non-Members: $30. Advance reservations and payment required. For more info and to reserve call 305-375-1621, email citytours@historymiami.org or visit www.historymiami.org.
Commodore’s Birthday Party Sunday, April 7, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. The Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Hwy, Coconut Grove Commemorate the birthday of Ralph Munroe, Coconut Grove pioneer and founder of Biscayne Bay Yacht Club. A delicious meal and music will be provided on the grounds of The Barnacle, Commodore Munroe’s homestead in Coconut Grove. Advance reservations required. Call 305-442-6866 or visit www.thebarnacle.org for more info.
Inside Vizcaya: Enclosing Vizcaya’s Courtyard Wednesday, April 10, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. in the Main House Courtyard Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, 3251 S. Miami Ave, Miami Just because Vizcaya is almost 100 years old doesn’t mean we know all there is to know about it. We’re always discovering new things about the estate and its 22
creators. For insider information and breaking news, join us to see what goes on Inside Vizcaya! If you think a skylight is “just a roof,” think again! Recently replaced, the skylight over Vizcaya’s Courtyard plays an essential part in preserving our collections, but it wasn’t original to the house. A lot of thought and hard work went into enclosing the Courtyard, and we’re eager to show it off! Munch and mingle with folks who experienced Vizcaya before there was a skylight, chat with key players associated with the new skylight project and see how, at Vizcaya, a skylight is so much more than a roof! Tickets: $15, $10 for Vizcaya members, seniors and students with ID. Wine and hors d’oeuvres included. Call 305-250-9133 or visit www.vizcaya.org for info.
Seraphic Fire and The Golden Age of Spain Wednesday, April 10, 7:30 p.m. St. Jude Melkite Catholic Church Miami Friday, April 12, 7:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church, Coral Gables Sunday, April 14, 4:00 p.m. Miami Beach Community Church, Miami Beach Seraphic Fire celebrates 500 years of Spain in Florida with music that accompanied Ferdinand and Isabella’s explorers across the ocean. Days before Easter Day, 1513, Ponce de Leon and his crew first set eyes upon the coast of Florida. Although he never found the fabled Fountain of Youth, Ponce de Leon set the stage for the New World’s first continental colony at St. Augustine. Seraphic Fire sings the rapturous Misa El Ojo of Aragonese composer Francisco Peñalosa and the genius text settings of Salamanca’s Juan del Encina in a concert illustrating the compositional magic woven by the Spanish Masters. Tickets: $38 Advance purchase advised. Call 305285-6090 or visit seraphicfire.org.
Celebrating a Rainbow of Seaside Architecture UC|CU’s Leaders, Legends, & Lovelies Exhibit, Lectures, & Ball Thursday-Sunday, April 11-14 1001 Ocean Dr, Art Deco Welcome Center, Miami Beach Presented by Unity Coalition|Coalicion Unida, the annual Leaders, Legends & Lovelies exhibit, lectures, and Legends Ball celebrate the good, positive and outstanding within the LGBT community. Call 786-271-6982 or visit www.unitycoalition.org for complete schedule of events. Exhibit - April 11-14 A museum-quality exhibit featuring works by prominent architects, designers, and artists, including architectural models, renderings, works in progress, artwork, installations and more, all with the theme of celebrating our natural and as-built surroundings. William Lane, architect of the world famous Miami Beach lifeguard pavilions and South Point Park; preservation architect and photographer Arthur Marcus; architect and artist Havi Shanz, early works of Kennedy-Page designs, and many more will be showcased. Exhibit is FREE and open to the public. Legends Ball - Thursday, April 11, 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. The 4th annual Legends Ball, an elegant evening with music, drinks and light fare, provides you with a preview of the Celebrating a Rainbow of Seaside Architecture 23
exhibit. You’ll have the opportunity to meet the architects and artists, as well as the Legend honorees. Tickets: $60 per person. Advance purchase requested. Call 786-271-6982 or visit www.unitycoalition.org . Preservation, Politics and the People - Saturday, April 13 - FREE A panel discussion, with some exhibit participants, city planners, politicians, community leaders and preservationists, will review and discuss how preservation helps or hinders progress and investments; how a property owners rights and the preservation of significant design may co-exist; and what the future of preservation in South Florida may look like. A Rainbow of Design - Sunday, April 14 - FREE A panel discussion with some exhibit participants and community leaders will review and discuss the contributions of the LGBT community in South Florida’s evolution of new design; how the LGBT community looks to the future as part of the local fabric; and how LGBT youth will be a part of future design, leadership and city development.
Barnacle Under Moonlight Concert with Rod MacDonald Friday, April 12, 7:00 p.m. The Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Hwy, Coconut Grove Enjoy a concert on the lawn of The Barnacle Historic State Park. Bring a picnic and blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the evening as Rod MacDonald takes the stage at The Barnacle, built in 1891 by Commodore Ralph Munroe. No pets. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., music plays from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Admission is $7.00 per person for those age 10 and over; $3.00 for ages 6-9. Call 305-442-6866 or visit www.thebarnacle.org for more info.
Historic Hunt: Seeking the Fountain of Youth & Party Saturday, April 13, Hunt: 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., Party: 6:30 p.m.– 10:00 p.m. Call for Hunt start location Party: Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave A road rally following clues to locate historic sites, followed by cocktails, dinner, and silent auction. Hunt only: $25, Party only: $45, Hunt & Party: $70. Call 305460-0157 or 305-278-0618 for reservations and information. Presented by The Villagers, Inc. www.thevillagersinc.org
Historic Miami City Cemetery Commemorative Service and Youth Talent on Parade Sunday, April 14, 3:00 p.m. Biscayne Park, N.E. 1st Ave and 19th St. The African American Committee of Dade Heritage Trust cordially invites you to attend the 20th Annual Commemorative Service and 5th Annual Youth Talent on Parade program in honor of Miami’s most historic cemetery. Community groups and people of all faiths are invited to participate in this multicultural, multiracial event. Lee Bryant, an African American incorporator of the City of Miami, will be remembered. Winners of the Essay Contest on the 24
topic, “Why I am Proud of My Heritage,� will be announced. FREE Refreshments will be served. For more information call 305-638-5800.
East of Biscayne: Edgewater Neighborhood Sunday, April 14, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Starbucks, 2937 Biscayne Blvd, Miami Explore the historic neighborhood north of downtown and the Omni, and south of the Julia Tuttle Causeway along Biscayne Boulevard with guide Michael Pearlman. This residential neighborhood has been under rapid urbanization, but still has many historic early 20th century homes. Advance reservations and payment required. HistoryMiami members: $20, Non-members: $30. For more info and to reserve call 305-375-1621, email citytours@historymiami.org or visit www.historymiami.org.
Teenagers of Yesterday: Baby Boomer Bus Saturday, April 20, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. HistoryMiami, 101 W Flagler St, Miami Join Dr. Paul George for a fun trip down Memory Lane. Go back to a time when WQAM radio in the DuPont Building always played Elvis Presley; to drive-in theaters, jukeboxes, and lunch counter soda fountains; stop at the Dairy Queen for a snack and make a visit to Old Parrot Jungle. HistoryMiami members: $20, Nonmembers: $30. For more info and to reserve call 305-375-1621, email citytours@historymiami.org or visit www.historymiami.org.
Miami Springs Annual Historical Bus Tour Saturday, April 20, 10:00 a.m. Miami Springs Grace Lutheran Church, 254 Curtiss Parkway, Miami Springs A bus tour of the historical sites in Miami Springs, the homes, bridges, churches, and buildings built in the 1920s and 1930s. See places that were the ground start for events that changed the history of aviation and transportation and framed the changes that breathed excitement into the life of early Miami. Take a trip back in time to the genius of Glenn Hammond Curtiss and his colleagues who determined the destiny of Miami Springs and surrounding areas and who pioneered the beginnings of aviation on land and sea. Ride in the comfort of modern airconditioned buses with wide-view windows. Meet at Miami Springs Grace Lutheran Church (address above). Tickets: $20 per person for the tour and Miami Springs Historical Society Museum visit. Visit www.miamispringshistoricalsociety.org. This tour fills up quickly so make sure you reserve early. Call 305-805-3321 to reserve.
Wild & Scenic Film Festival Sunday, April 21, 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center, Key Biscayne The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is an all-day film festival featuring award winning short films with a focus on climate change. Tickets: $25 before April 1, $50 after April 1. Call 305-261-6767 for more information. 25
Little Havana Neighborhood Architecture Walk Sunday, April 21, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Torch across the street from El Nuevo Siglo Market, 1305 SW 8th St Dr. Paul George entertains on this classic tour through one of Miami’s oldest neighborhoods. Explore bungalow architecture, see the Tower Theater and marvel at the hand rollers at a cigar factory. Visit Domino Park, Cuban Memorial Boulevard and see the home of Miami’s first mayor. HistoryMiami members: $20, Non-members: $30. For more info and to reserve call 305-375-1621, email citytours@historymiami.org or visit www.historymiami.org.
Bike Tour—Spain in the Gables Sunday, April 21, 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables Inspired by Spanish architecture and language, George Merrick created Coral Gables. Join the Coral Gables Museum on this lovely guided bike tour focusing on Spain’s architectural and cultural presence in our city. Enjoy charming Mediterranean Revival homes, glorious churches and towers, fountains and more. Tour departs at 11:00 a.m. from the Coral Gables Museum. Bike and helmet rentals available at No Boundaries, located just across the street from the Museum. Tour is approx. 2.5 hours. Presented in partnership with Bike Walk Coral Gables. Tickets: $5 for Coral Gables Museum members, $10 for non-members. To purchase tickets call 305-603-8067. For more info: www.coralgablesmuseum.org or email caroline@coralgablesmuseum.org.
Earth Day Celebration Sunday, April 21, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. The Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Hwy, Coconut Grove Enjoy this celebration on the grounds of The Barnacle, 19th century home of Ralph Munroe. As a seaman, civic activist, conservationist, and photographer, Commodore Munroe was a man who cherished the natural world around him. Bring a blanket and a picnic lunch and enjoy the day’s music, crafts, and exhibits. Free with $2.00 park admission. Call 305-442-6866 or visit www.thebarnacle.org for more info.
Dade Heritage Trust’s Annual Preservation Awards Thursday, April 25, 6:00 p.m. Coral Gables Museum,258 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables The public is invited to attend Dade Heritage Trust’s Annual Preservation Awards Ceremony and Reception as we honor outstanding individuals, organizations and restoration projects that have excelled in preserving Miami’s historic places. Tour the Coral Gables Museum exhibits, learn about historic preservation efforts in Miami-Dade County, and toast the winners at a reception. Reservations and payment required in advance. DHT Members, $25. Non-members, $35. For reservations or to join DHT call 305-358-9572 or email info@dadeheritagetrust.org. 26
Dade Heritage Trust’s Annual Preservation Awards Thursday, April 25, 6:00 p.m. Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables All are invited to attend Dade Heritage Trust’s Annual Preservation Awards Ceremony and Reception as we honor outstanding individuals, organizations and restoration projects that have excelled in preserving Miami’s historic places. This year’s Preservation Awards will be hosted by the historic Coral Gables Museum. The oolitic limestone building was constructed in 1939 as the Coral Gables Fire and Police Station and featured busts carved by WPA artists. In the 1980s the structure was used as City offices and headquarters for the Junior League of Miami. A drive to renovate and expand the building for a museum began in the 1990s and led to the creation of today’s dynamic cultural center. Tour the museum exhibits, enjoy a presentation and toast the winners at a reception with refreshments for a lively evening. Advanced reservation and payment required by April 22nd. DHT Members, $20 Non-members, $35 To RSVP or join DHT call 305-358-9572 or email info@dadeheritagetrust.org
Mystery, Mayhem and Vice Coach Saturday, April 27, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. HistoryMiami, 101 W Flagler St, Miami Chill and thrill to stories of mobsters, attackers, drug smugglers and high profile kidnappings with Dr. Paul George. Hear about cigarette smugglers and cigarette boats full of refugees smuggled, and stop by the cigar store in Little Havana. See the location of the filming of Burn Notice, the doorstep in South Beach where Gianni Versace was gunned down, and the courthouse where Al Capone was tried for tax evasion. Visit the site of the attempted shooting of FDR, and the cemetery where many notorious bad guys rest. Advance reservations and payment required. HistoryMiami Members: $35, Non-members: $45. For more info and to reserve call 305-375-1621, email citytours@historymiami.org or visit www.historymiami.org.
Grove Park Neighborhood Walk Sunday, April 28, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Sewell Park, 1801 NW South River Dr, Miami Explore Sewell Park, an oasis on the Miami River named after a mayor of Miami with Dr. Paul George. Then amble over to the Grove Park Neighborhood, a historic riverside neighborhood of beautiful historic homes, which was cut in two by the construction of I-95. Advance reservations and payment required. HistoryMiami Members: $20, Non-members: $30. For more info and to reserve call 305-375-1621, email citytours@historymiami.org or visit www.historymiami.org.
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Thank You to the following for their financial support of Dade Heritage Days 2013
FRIENDS OF PRESERVATION Ajami Flooring and Granite Gary A. Appel Lois & Murray Diamond Dragonfly Expeditions, Inc. Joseph & Monica Fitzgerald Dan Forer, Photographer Jane & Saul Gross National Society of the Colonial Dames of America, State of Florida Miami-Dade Committee
Francena Koch Dolly MacIntyre MG Events (Mamas Group) Kaye Sue Martin Tom & Becky Matkov William Murphy Arva Moore Parks Roger & Roberta Rosenberger Susan & Robin Shelley Howard J. Tendrich Trigram G.C.
Dade Heritage Trust Membership Information DHT is the largest nonprofit historic preservation organization in MiamiDade. Our mission is to preserve our community’s heritage through education, advocacy and restoration projects. Yes, I am interested in preserving Miami-Dade County’s historic places and landmarks.
$35 Student $50 Individual $75 Couple/Family $75 Non-profit Organization
$100 Heritage $250 Renaissance $1000 Corporate Member
Name______________________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip code__________________________________________________ Phone______________________________________________________________ Email______________________________________________________________ Check Enclosed Charge my credit card Visa Master Card American Express Account Number_____________________________________________________ Expiration Date______________________________________________________ Please make your tax deductible donation to: Dade Heritage Trust * 190 SE 12th Terrace * Miami, FL 33131 Phone 305.358.9572 * Fax 305.358.1162 Info@dadeheritagetrust.org * www.dadeheritagetrust.org
Artists Make Historic Landmarks Shine Congratulations to the winners of Dade Heritage Trust’s 2013 Student and Teacher Art & Photography Competition
Elementary School Winners 1st Place
2nd Place
Bryan Lion, #2 Garden View Kelsey Francois 5th Grade WJ Bryan Elementary Teacher: Vermelle Wright
Evans Jean 5th Grade WJ Bryan Elementary Teacher: Vermelle Wright
3rd Place
Geometry Hanitza Jimenez 5th Grade WJ Bryan Elementary Teacher: Vermelle Wright
Middle School Winners 1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place (tie)
Century
Second Thoughts
Merrett Faye 8th Grade Westminster Christian Teacher: Donna Underwood
Luciano Hernandez-Yaya 6th Grade South Miami K-8 Center Teacher: Parra & Regalado
Amanda Sevilla 8th Grade South Miami K-12 Center Teacher: Regalado & Parra
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DHT’s 2013 Student and Teacher Art & Photography Exhibit March 1-31 Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Avenue Coral Gables
Yellow Sky Den Den Yu 6th Grade South Miami K-8 Center Teacher: Parra & Regalado
Artists Make Historic Landmarks Shine Congratulations to the winners of Dade Heritage Trust’s 2013 Student and Teacher Art & Photography Competition
High School Winners 1st Place
Venetian Pool Kristine Ramsey 11th Grade Florida Christian School Teacher: Cristina Parodi
2nd Place (tie)
Cauley’s Caboose Dana Thomas 11th Grade Westminster Christian School Teacher: Donna Underwood
3rd Place (tie)
Venetian Valued View Biltmore Hotel Ceiling Sophia Espinosa 12th Grade Florida Christian School Teacher: Cristina Parodi
Daniel Creel 11th Grade Florida Christian School Teacher: Cristina Parodi
Teacher
Reflection of Paradise Maria Schubert Fontes 10th Grade Immaculata-La Salle High School Teacher: Elena Capablanca
From Darkness to Light Dan Montesi Belen Jesuit Prep School
In Cooperation with 190 SE 12th Terrace Miami, FL 33131
Ruth Anderson Foundation
Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Miami, FL Permit No. 6022