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Heritage Spotlight
Artist-in-Residence Program
Come discover South Florida's living cultural heritage! Our new Heritage Spotlight series presented by HistoryMiami's South Florida Folklife Center showcases local traditional artists and cultural expressions.
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Miami International Map Fair
#1 Map Fair in the World Returns to Miami, 2/4-5
Miami, one of only three cities in the world – along with London and Paris, is the only one in the western hemisphere to host a map fair. The fair provides a weekend of browsing and buying antique maps and rare books, lectures and expert opinions.
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Need Event or Meeting Space?
Host it with HistoryMiami
Did you know we offer some of the most unique spaces for your special event or corporate function? By choosing HistoryMiami as a venue for your event, you help support the exhibitions, programs and collections of this premier institution.
Historic Hollywood Architecture Walk
January 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Enjoy a leisurely walk with Dr. Paul George through historic old Hollywood and hear stories of mobsters, gangsters and syndicates. Learn how...
Discover Orisha Arts
January 28, 1:00pm
Pioneer Fort Lauderdale and Stranahan House
January 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hungry for History: Elegant Art Deco Office Lobbies
January 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
HistoryMiami Wins Gold Davey Award
11/18/2011
HistoryMiami Website Wins W3 Award
10/24/2011
Exhibitions On View
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Tropical Dreams
A People's History of South Florida
Tropical Dreams explores South Florida history from prehistoric times to the present day. Topics explored include First Arrivals, International Rivalry, Southward Expansion, New People - New Technology...
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Aviation in Miami
The First 100 Years
On July 20, 1911, all of Miami gathered to witness an extraordinary event. Hired by future Mayor of Miami Everest Sewell, aviator Howard Gill climbed into the cockpit of a wood and cloth-winged biplane...
Question of the Week
What was the Biltmore used for during World War II?
For this week's Question of the Week, pick up Thursday's edition of the Miami Herald
Miami Stories
Get your family's Miami story published in the Miami Herald!
Read stories people have shared of their time in Miami or submit your own
Highlights
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Audio Tour Available
Audio tours are now available to accompany our Tropical Dreams exhibit! Don’t forget to pick up your MP3 player at the front desk and enhance your visit to HistoryMiami.
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HistoryMiami Website Wins Davey Award
HistoryMiami wins Gold Davey Award which honors the creative excellence of smaller agencies and companies globally. The awards recognize those small firms who derive their strength from big ideas, rather than big budgets...
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The Alfred Munroe Collection
Amateur photographer Alfred Munroe took pictures of people and places in and around Coconut Grove during the region's last days as a frontier. View his collection of photographs from the 1890s.
