November
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Saturday
November 5
10 am - 1 pm
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Matheson Hammock Eco History Walk
Walk with the Historical Museum's eco-historian Frank Schena through
Matheson Hammock. Hear about its distant past as an Indian hunting ground
and marvel at the diversity of flora and fauna there today. Learn how
this land, once an estate, became Miami-Dade's first county park and how
the Civilian Conservation Corps designed, constructed and "tamed"
the park to make it suitable for human use.
Postponed to April 22, 2006.
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Sunday
November 6
10 am - 1 pm
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Stiltsville and Key Biscayne Boat Tour
Enjoy this beautiful boat trip with the Historical Museum's Dr. Paul
George to one of Miami's hidden gems, Stiltsville, a remnant community
of seven houses perched on stilts in the middle of the crystal turquoise
waters. See the dazzling Cape Florida Lighthouse and learn about the history
of Key Biscayne. Be entertained by stories of fabulous parties and nefarious
mobsters as dolphins follow the boat.
HMSF members $34, Non-members $39.
Advance reservations and payment required.
For reservations, call **, Monday-Friday 10 am to 4:30 pm.
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Sunday
November 13
10 am - 1 pm
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Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal and New River Boat Tour
Head up north to the Gold Coast with the Historical Museum's Dr. Paul
George and cruise along the New River, the waterway that cuts through
the heart of Fort Lauderdale. Feast your eyes on the stunningly beautiful
architecture of mansions on the Intracoastal Waterway. See the Finger
Islands, Tarpon Bend, Colee Hammock, the historic district, Riverwalk
and the Stranahan House. View the site of two forts from which the city
derives it name, as well as the Middle River, Birch State Park, Bonnet
House and bustling Port Everglades.
Cancelled due to Hurricane Wilma.
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Sunday
November 20
10 am - noon
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Frontier Fort Lauderdale: Riverwalk and Stranahan House Walking Tour
Explore the roots of frontier Fort Lauderdale with the Historical Museum's
Dr. Paul George. Walk through this oak-shaded waterfront park on the old
trading post site along the New River. Travel back in time as you stroll
through the 1913 restored home of Fort Lauderdale's first postmaster,
Frank Stranahan, and wife Ivy Cromartie, pioneer schoolteacher. (The house
is on the National Register of Historic Places.) Imagine the distant sounds
of parties and dances on the upper floor of the residence and learn about
Stranahan's fascinating life and tragic death.
Meet in front of the Stranahan House, 335 SE 6th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale.
HMSF members $15, Non-members $20.
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Sunday
November 27
10 am - 1 pm
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Miami River Boat Tour
Enjoy this relaxing ride with the Historical Museum's Dr. Paul George,
along the same banks where ancient Tequesta Indians settled. See the famous
Miami Circle archaeological site near the mouth of the Miami River. Witness
the colorful tugboats, Haitian freighters, houseboats and drawbridges
that bring life to the river. Discover the lesser-known Miami River communities,
parks, restaurants, freshwater springs and the site of the rapids, and
possibly see manatees along the way, while hearing about Miami's early
history.
HMSF members $34, Non-members $39.
Advance reservations and payment required.
For reservations, call **, Monday-Friday 10 am to 4:30 pm.
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December
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Thursday
December 1
7 pm
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A History of the Miami River
See the Miami River photographs of Dr. Elliot William Salloway and learn
about the history of the Miami River during this fascinating presentation.
Dr. Paul George will be co-presenter, lending his historical expertise
to the program.
Historical Museum of Southern Florida, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami.
Free.
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Saturday
December 3
10 am - 1 pm
New!
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Arch Creek and Enchanted Forest Eco History Walk
See these pleasant north Miami-Dade parks, rich in archaeological history,
with the Historical Museum's eco-historian Frank Schena. Witness the site
of a historic coontie mill and walk through sprawling oak trees, hardwood
forests and a diversity of wildlife. See the location of the original
arch for which the creek was named, an oolitic limestone bridge that collapsed
in 1973. (Back in the 1800s, the Arch Creek Bridge was the only way to
pass from Fort Dallas to Fort Lauderdale.) Learn the history of conservation
efforts to preserve these parks from development and maintain their ecological
charm.
Meet at the Enchanted Forest parking lot, 1725 NE 135 Street.
HMSF members $10, Non-members $15.
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January
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Saturday
January 14
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
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Chokoloskee, Everglades City and Smallwood Store Coach Tour
Travel in an air-conditioned coach through the Everglades to Chokoloskee,
home of Smallwood Store, and marvel at this bit of living history with
the Historical Museum's eco-historian Frank Schena. Enjoy a special talk
by the proprietor of the store. Learn how Chokoloskee, home of Calusa
Indians since prehistoric times, became the trade center for homesteaders
throughout the Ten Thousand Islands region. Hear how Charles "Ted"
Smallwood and George Storter made their livings as merchants when Everglades
City and Chokoloskee were just recovering from hurricanes in 1909 and
1910. Learn of the vigilante murder of a suspected local killer, an event
featured in the book, Killing Mister Watson, by Peter Matthiesson.
Tour includes a stop at Everglades photographer Clyde Butcher's gallery
in Ochopee.
Includes box lunch.
HMSF members $25, Non-members $30.
Advance reservations and payment required.
For reservations, call **, Monday-Friday 10 am to 4:30 pm.
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Sunday
January 15
10 am - 1 pm
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Miami's Brickell Hammock Eco History Walk
Walk with the Historical Museum's eco-historian Frank Schena through
Brickell Hammock. Hear about its distant past as an Indian hunting ground
and marvel at the diversity of flora and fauna there today. Discover a
unique collection of plants as you learn about the history of this hammock
including frontier days. See oolitic limestone bluffs in Alice Wainwright
Park with extremely rare trees, orchids, bromeliads and ferns. Hear about
the efforts to save these precious patches of tropical hammock.
Meet at the entrance to Alice Wainwright Park, next to Vizcaya, at 2845
Brickell Avenue.
HMSF members $10, Non-members $15.
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Saturday
January 21, 2006
9:30 am-3:30 pm
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Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Museum Coach Tour
Travel in an air-conditioned coach to Clewiston, near Lake Okeechobee,
with the museum's eco-historian Frank Schena. Explore the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki
Seminole Museum on a guided tour. See how the history and cultural traditions
of the Seminole people are preserved. View artifacts and photographs depicting
native customs and ceremonies, such as the Catfish and Corn Dances and
visit a living Seminole village. Enjoy nature trails and a boardwalk that
wind through the cypress swamp. Learn about the Seminole Wars and the
Battle of Okeechobee.
Includes box lunch.
HMSF members $25, Non-members $30.
Advance reservations and payment required.
For reservations, call **, Monday-Friday 10 am to 4:30 pm.
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Saturday
January 21
10 am - noon
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Little Havana Bike Tour
Join the Historical Museum's Dr. Paul George on this classic tour through
one of Miami's most exciting neighborhoods. Explore the bungalow architecture
of South Florida. See the site of a Tequesta settlement on the Miami River,
the old KKK building and the home of Elian Gonzalez. Marvel at the dexterity
of old fashioned hand-rollers at a cigar factory and listen to the rhythmic
"clack" of dominoes at the Domino Park. Smell the café
con leche wafting through the air.
Meet at La Esquina de Tejas, 101 SW 12th Avenue, for complimentary beverages.
HMSF members $15, Non-members $20.
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Sunday
January 22
10 am - noon
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Roaming the Roads Walking Tour
Stroll this scenic pedestrian-friendly community located near Brickell
Avenue, just a mile west of Downtown Miami, with the Historical Museum's
Dr. Paul George. Learn about the families who settled this residential
community in the 1920s and explore how this inner city oasis has evolved
over the last 70 years. Visit the homes of past mayors and see the Greek
Orthodox Church, Beth David Congregation and the historic Coral Gables
trolley. Refreshments await you at the end of the tour.
Meet at the Roads Professional Building, 2730 SW Third Avenue.
HMSF members $15, Non-members $20.
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Saturday
January 28
2 - 4 pm
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South Florida History Challenge
Show how much you know about South Florida's rich history during the
third annual History Challenge, hosted by the Historical Museum's Dr.
Paul George. Join in the fun as a contestant or enjoy the entertainment
as a spectator. Meet past winners. Great prizes for contestants and the
audience.
For contestant applications and information, call 305.375.1621.
The two-hour game will take place at the Historical Museum of Southern
Florida, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami.
Free with museum admission.
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Sunday
January 29
10 am - 1 pm
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North Bay to South Beach Boat Tour
Enjoy a leisurely cruise of Biscayne Bay with the Historical Museum's
Dr. Paul George. Travel from the northern end of the bay near fabulous
Indian Creek Village to sizzling South Beach. See the sites of homesteading
communities Lemon City and Buena Vista, the islands that the artist Christo
wrapped, and causeways, bridges and famous hotels that grew up around
the water. Learn about the creation of Normandy, Sunset and Venetian Isles.
Get a close-up view of the Flagler Memorial and the mansions on star-studded
Star Island, as well as the house of infamous Al Capone on Palm Island.
HMSF members $34, Non-members $39.
Advance reservations and payment required.
For reservations, call **, Monday-Friday 10 am to 4:30 pm.
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February
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Sunday
February 5
10 am - 1 pm
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Miami River Boat Tour
Enjoy this relaxing ride with the Historical Museum's Dr. Paul George,
along the same banks where ancient Tequesta Indians settled. See the famous
Miami Circle archaeological site near the mouth of the Miami River. Witness
the colorful tugboats, Haitian freighters, houseboats and drawbridges
that bring life to the river. Discover the lesser-known Miami River communities,
parks, restaurants, freshwater springs and the site of the rapids, and
possibly see manatees along the way, while hearing about Miami's early
history.
HMSF members $34, Non-members $39.
Advance reservations and payment required.
For reservations, call **, Monday-Friday 10 am to 4:30 pm.
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Sunday
February 12
5 - 7 pm
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Coral Gables Twilight Walking Tour
Stroll with the Historical Museum's Dr. Paul George along the tree-canopied
streets of the City Beautiful that George Merrick designed. This delightful
evening tour highlights some of Coral Gables' most noted landmarks, including
the Venetian Pool, Merrick House, the Biltmore Hotel and the DeSoto Fountain.
Meet at the Merrick House, 907 Coral Way.
HMSF members $15, Non-members $20.
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Sunday
February 19
10 am - 1 pm
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Mystery and Mayhem: Crime Coach Tour
Voted Best Tour Miami New Times
If you're ready to hear stories of mobsters, drug smugglers, and high
profile kidnappings, then hop on this coach ride as Miami's colorful criminal
past is revealed. Join the Historical Museum of Southern Florida and renowned
historian, Dr. Paul George as we visit the Miami City Cemetery, the historic
beach house of notorious gangster Al Capone, and the famed doorstep of
late designer Gianni Versace. If you were entertained by films like Scarface
or episodes of Miami Vice, you will be amazed by the actual capers that
inspired such Hollywood drama.
HMSF Members $34, Non-Members $39. Advance reservations required.
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Saturday
February 25
10 am -1 pm
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Sewell Park and Lummus Park Eco History Walk
Walk with the Historical Museum's eco-historian Frank Schena through
Sewell Park. Experience a rare example of the Miami River's original natural
environment of hardwood forest and towering royal palms perched high on
a limestone bluff. Investigate some of the area's oldest buildings at
nearby Lummus Park, including Fort Dallas (slave quarters constructed
in 1849). Explore the Wagner homestead, a house built in the late 1850s
for Wagner and his Creole wife.
Meet at Sewell Park, 1801 NW South River Drive.
HMSF members $10, Non-members $15.
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Sunday
February 26
10 am - 1pm
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Stiltsville and Key Biscayne Boat Tour
Enjoy this beautiful boat trip with the Historical Museum's Dr. Paul
George to one of Miami's hidden gems, Stiltsville, a remnant community
of seven houses perched on stilts in the middle of crystal turquoise waters.
(The houses are now a part of Biscayne National Park.) See dazzling Cape
Florida Lighthouse and learn about the history of Key Biscayne. Be entertained
by stories of fabulous parties and nefarious mobsters as dolphins follow
the boat.
HMSF members $34, Non-members $39.
Advance reservations and payment required.
For reservations, call **, Monday-Friday 10 am to 4:30 pm.
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March
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Sunday
March 5
9 - 11 am
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Biscayne to Bacardi Bike and Skateboard Tour
Ride on bike or skateboard with the Historical Museum's Dr. Paul George
through the hottest "new" area of Miami and learn about the
area's fast-changing history. End at the beautiful blue and white-tiled
Bacardi Building with a drawing for a special treat.
Meet at the Miami News/Freedom Tower, the beautifully restored classical
building at 600 Biscayne Blvd.
HMSF members $15, Non-members $20.
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Sunday
March 12
10 am - 1 pm
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Miami River Boat Tour
Enjoy this relaxing ride with the Historical Museum's Dr. Paul George,
along the same banks where ancient Tequesta Indians settled. See the famous
Miami Circle archaeological site near the mouth of the Miami River. Witness
the colorful tugboats, Haitian freighters, houseboats and drawbridges
that bring life to the river. Discover the lesser-known Miami River communities,
parks, restaurants, freshwater springs and the site of the rapids, and
possibly see manatees along the way, while hearing about Miami's early
history.
HMSF members $34, Non-members $39.
Advance reservations and payment required.
For reservations, call **, Monday-Friday 10 am to 4:30 pm.
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Sunday
March 12
5 - 7 pm
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Hollywood Twilight Walking Tour
Enjoy the palm-lined streets and Moorish architecture of this quaint
coastal city with the Historical Museum's Dr. Paul George as the sun sets
on its lively entertainment district full of twinkling lights. Learn about
the historic community that boom-time developer Joseph Young converted
from a square mile of mangrove swamp into a city of 18,000 in four years.
Meet at the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, 1650 Harrison Street,
Hollywood.
HMSF members $15, Non-members $20.
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Saturday
March 18
10 am - 1 pm
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Early Miami Beach Boardwalk Eco History Walk
Gaze at the beautiful coastal scenery along the Boardwalk with the Historical
Museum's eco-historian Frank Schena and learn about the struggles early
arrivals faced in this once lonely stretch of land. Note how modern technology
destroyed the mangrove forests that once covered the area, for the sake
of human settlement. See the results of recent restoration of the fragile
coastal strand ecosystem, while observing how its return complements the
urban backdrop of modern Miami Beach.
Meet at 21st Street just east of Collins Avenue on the boardwalk in Miami
Beach.
HMSF members $10, Non-members $15.
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Sunday
March 19
10 am - noon
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Coral Gables Bike Tour
Hop on two wheels for a scenic ride along the back roads and lush tree-lined
streets of Coral Gables with the Historical Museum's Dr. Paul George.
Explore the City Beautiful built by George Merrick from oolitic limestone
in the early 1920s. Study the Mediterranean-style architecture and meticulously
preserved historic landmarks. See the thematic villages, Merrick House,
Venetian Pool and the celebrated fountains and entrances.
Meet in front of the Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Avenue.
HMSF members $15, Non-members $20.
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Sunday
March 26
10 am - 1 pm
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Stiltsville and Key Biscayne Boat Tour
Enjoy this beautiful boat trip with the Historical Museum's Dr. Paul
George to one of Miami's hidden gems, Stiltsville, a remnant community
of seven houses perched on stilts in the middle of the crystal turquoise
waters. See the dazzling Cape Florida Lighthouse and learn about the history
of Key Biscayne. Be entertained by stories of fabulous parties and nefarious
mobsters as dolphins follow the boat.
HMSF members $34, Non-members $39.
Advance reservations and payment required.
For reservations, call **, Monday-Friday 10 am to 4:30 pm.
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Thursday
March 30
6 - 8 pm
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Caribbean River: Freighters on the Miami River
Get a slice of life on board the Haitian and Honduran freighters that
ply the Miami River with this fascinating photo presentation by Dr. Elliot
William Salloway.
Historical Museum of Southern Florida, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami.
Free.
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April
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Saturday
April 1
2 - 3 pm
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Life on the Miami River: Then and Now
See little-known aspects of life along the Miami River with this fascinating
photo presentation by Dr. Elliot William Salloway.
Historical Museum of Southern Florida, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami.
Free.
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Friday
April 7
8 - 10 pm
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Glittering Brickell Night Walking Tour
Stroll the beautiful streets of Brickell with the Historical Museum's
Dr. Paul George on this delightful tour of the city's financial district.
See Brickell Park and the site of the trading post where Mary and William
Brickell traded with the Seminoles in the 1880s. Notice the history hidden
between the blocks of new high rise condos and step back in time to a
simpler day when Miami was an outpost on the river and Julia Tuttle grew
orange trees along the shore.
Meet in front of St Jude Catholic Church, 1501 Brickell Avenue.
Bring a flashlight!
HMSF members $15, Non-members $20.
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Saturday
April 8
10 am - 1 pm
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Pioneer Homestead with Mexican Lunch
Work up an appetite on this stroll along historic Krome Avenue in Homestead
with the Historical Museum's Dr. Paul George. Pay a visit to the Old City
Hall Museum to meet Ruth Campbell of the pioneer Campbell family and encounter
an antique Homestead fire truck. Finish it all off by enjoying a delicious
Mexican lunch of your choice at colorful Casita Tejas Restaurant. Mariachis
may appear as an added treat.
Meet in front of the restaurant at 27 North Krome Avenue and park free
next door.
HMSF members $15, Non-members $20. Price is for the tour only.
Lunch is about $8.
Advance registration is required for the lunch.
For reservations, call **, Monday-Friday 10 am to 4:30 pm.
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Saturday
April 22
10 am - 1 pm
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Matheson Hammock Eco History Walk
Walk with the Historical Museum's eco-historian Frank Schena through
Matheson Hammock. Hear about its distant past as an Indian hunting ground
and marvel at the diversity of flora and fauna there today. Learn how
this land, once an estate, became Miami-Dade's first county park and how
the Civilian Conservation Corps designed, constructed and "tamed"
the park to make it suitable for human use.
Meet at the parking area just east of the traffic light, at 9610 Old
Cutler Road.
HMSF members $10, Non-members $15.
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Saturday
April 29
10 am - 1 pm
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Miami River Boat Tour
Enjoy this relaxing ride with the Historical Museum's Dr. Paul George,
along the same banks where ancient Tequesta Indians settled. See the famous
Miami Circle archaeological site near the mouth of the Miami River. Witness
the colorful tugboats, Haitian freighters, houseboats and drawbridges
that bring life to the river. Discover the lesser-known Miami River communities,
parks, restaurants, freshwater springs and the site of the rapids, and
possibly see manatees along the way, while hearing about Miami's early
history.
HMSF members $34, Non-members $39.
Advance reservations and payment required.
For reservations, call **, Monday-Friday 10 am to 4:30 pm.
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Sunday
April 30
1 - 4 pm
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Many Faces of Miami Coach Tour
Explore some of Miami's unique neighborhoods that form a dazzling mosaic
of sights, sounds and cultures along with the Historical Museum's Dr.
Paul George. Enjoy a panoramic view of Bahamian Coconut Grove with its
shotgun houses and historic Charlotte Jane Cemetery, see the Caribbean
Marketplace in Little Haiti and encounter the scent of rich coffee and
chocolate in a Dominican market. Hear the clack of dominoes in Domino
Park and smell the scent of Cuban tobacco in a cigar factory in little
Havana where everything is still hand-rolled.
HMSF members $34, Non-members $39.
Advance reservations and payment required.
For reservations, call **, Monday-Friday 10 am to 4:30 pm.
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May
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Friday
May 5
6 - 8 pm
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Secrets of Coconut Grove Twilight Walking Tour
Discover the charming history and hidden secrets of one of Miami's original
settlements, Cocoanut Grove. Hear about the challenges faced by early
Grove pioneers, Bahamian settlers and visiting Seminoles. Visit significant
sites such as the Peacock Inn, Millionaire's Row, Plymouth Congregational
Church and the Barnacle, the preserved home of Commodore Ralph Monroe.
Meet and park free at Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Coconut
Grove.
Bring a flashlight!
HMSF members $15, Non-members $20.
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Thursday
May 11
6 - 8 pm
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South Beach Art Deco Twilight Walk Tour
Witness the beauty and excitement of South Beach's Ocean Drive at night,
as the Historical Museum's Dr. Paul George acquaints you with the neon-lit
art deco hotels and abundant nightlife. Travel back in time to the 1930s
and '40s when sudden economic prosperity swept over South Beach. See art
deco buildings inspired by the streamlined age with stucco surfaces and
clean lines. Relax in the lobby of the Essex Hotel and see the Wolfsonian's
frozen fountain.
Meet on the beach side of 1300 Ocean Drive.
HMSF members $15, Non-members $20.
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Sunday
May 14
10 am - 1 pm
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Mother's Day Stiltsville and Key Biscayne Boat Tour
Bring Mom on this beautiful boat trip with the Historical Museum's Dr.
Paul George to one of Miami's hidden gems, Stiltsville, a remnant community
of seven houses perched on stilts in the middle of the crystal turquoise
waters. See the dazzling Cape Florida Lighthouse and learn about the history
of Key Biscayne. Be entertained by stories of fabulous parties and nefarious
mobsters as dolphins follow the boat.
HMSF members $34, Non-members $39.
Advance reservations and payment required.
For reservations, call **, Monday-Friday 10 am to 4:30 pm.
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June
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Saturday
June 17
10 am - 1 pm
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Father's Day Miami River Boat Tour
Bring Dad on this relaxing ride with the Historical Museum's Dr. Paul
George along the same banks where ancient Tequesta Indians settled. See
the famous Miami Circle archaeological site near the mouth of the Miami
River. Witness the colorful tugboats, Haitian freighters, houseboats and
drawbridges that bring life to the river's commerce. Discover the lesser-known
Miami River communities, parks, restaurants, freshwater springs and the
site of the rapids, and possibly see manatees along the way, while hearing
about Miami's early history.
HMSF members $34, Non-members $39.
Advance reservations and payment required.
For reservations, call**, Monday-Friday 10 am to 4:30 pm.
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