Enjoy a stroll with eco historian Frank Schena through this revered old Miami landmark with its towering banyans, fascinating limestone rock formations, cypress, and sausage tree. Discover the site’s extraordinary ecological history including its days as the site of the Old Parrot Jungle.

Advance reservations...

HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street

Join members of World Wings International, an organization of retired Pan Am flight attendants, as they discuss their careers, the aviation industry and how the glamorous occupation of flight attendant has evolved over the years.

Members: FREE
Non-members: FREE with general museum admission ($8)

Walk the trails with eco-historian Frank Schena to see the variety of land and marine life, and hear how the lighthouse keepers lived off the land. Ascend the Cape Florida Lighthouse and see gorgeous panoramas of Biscayne Bay. Bring your picnic lunch. Advance reservations and
payment required.

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HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street

Through live fiddling and historic audio recordings, master fiddler and artist-in-residence James Kelly will chronicle the history of Irish music from the mid-1600s until the 1960s. Learn how Irish music changed through the centuries and how Irish musicians in the United States kept this tradition alive...

HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street

Relax and mingle with young professionals and downtowners for an evening of live entertainment, networking and wine. Free parking at the Miami-Dade Cultural Center Garage, 50 NW 2 Avenue. To RSVP call 305-375-1614 or email: RSVP@historymiami.org.

Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami

Enjoy an entertaining and relaxing ride on the river with Dr. Paul George as he points out drawbridges, hidden neighborhoods, Caribbean freighters, tugboats, the Miami Circle® archaeological site and little known parks, while the history of Miami comes alive.

Advance reservations and payment required...

HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street

Did you know that a local resident owned one of the first cameras in Florida? Or that inventors Thomas Edison and Henry Ford owned homes in the state? Come discover other connections between our history, inventors and scientific achievements, and don’t miss fascinating demonstrations led by special guests...

Explore the amazing diversity of flora from the far corners of the earth at this lovely Grove estate with eco-historian Frank Schena. Discover how David Fairchild combed the world as a plant explorer, and brought his treasures to the Miami area. 

Take a walk with eco-historian Frank Schena through the verdant North Grove. Check out the quaint houses of the area, which include old Florida vernacular, charming Grove cottages, and fascinating Arquitectonica-designed homes. Discover the flora and fauna of the neighborhood as well.

HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street

In celebration of the opening of The Guayabera: A Shirt’s Story, enjoy special programming, live music, hors d'oeuvres and donation bar. Don’t forget to B.Y.O.G. (Bring Your Own Guayabera)!

RSVP by June 25 to 305-375-5356 or membership@historymiami.org. Call 305-375-
1615 for sponsorship or underwriting...

Come on this delightful tour with eco-historian Frank Schena to the Redlands. Visit the beautiful gardens at RF Orchids; see charming Cauley Square and the grand collection of tropical fruits and spices at Fruit and Spice Park. Includes time to eat and shop. Advance reservations and payment required...

Enjoy the evening breeze and full moonrise over South Beach. Stroll through Lummus Park with eco-historian Frank Schena on the new beachwalk and old wooden boardwalk, and hear the history of the area's Native Americans, pioneers, developers and environmentalists.

Admire the cityscape on a twilight evening jaunt along the river with eco-historian Frank Schena. Visit the mysterious Miami Circle® and enjoy pastel evening hues at Bayfront Park. Imagine the historic natural environment and see surprising urban wildlife.

Learn about the botanists who searched for and found the colorful plant life that graces our community, and how to create your own backyard oasis. Wander the lush tropical lanes of the South Grove, admiring colossal banyans and grassy vistas with eco-Historian Frank Schena.

HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street

Strike a pose in celebration of our new exhibition The Guayabera: A Shirt’s Story. Learn how clothing can tell stories about the past and present on our “Time Travel through Textiles” tour of the galleries, and enjoy a guayabera-inspired craft activity.

Free and open to the public

Visit the charming enclaves of South Beach, including Lincoln Road, Meridian Avenue and Flamingo Park. Experience the eclectic mix of architectural styles and view the botanical bounty that complements this color-splashed district with historian Frank Schena.

Walk the charming North Grove in the quiet of the evening with eco-historian Frank Schena. Visit Kennedy Park, stroll along the bay, and see the eclectic architecture of this distinctive neighborhood. View historic photos and documents, the Grove's history and environment.

Advance reservations and payment...

HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street

Come play with us! Celebrate the closing of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London with a full day of games and sports. Visit a variety of game stations throughout the galleries, learn about local athletics and create your own Olympic gold medal.

Free and open to the public

Enjoy a coach tour with eco-historian Frank Schena through the verdent, leafy streets and gardens of Miami and Coral Gables. See charming cottages, wild parrots and other suburban wildlife, and spend some time shopping and dining in historic Coconut Grove.

Stroll through this wonderfully landscaped campus with eco-historian Frank Schena. Visit the Frank Gifford arboretum, see the abundant wildlife on the lake, and learn about the many environmentalists who attended the school.

HistoryMiami members: $20;...

Celebrate Miami history with renowned historian Dr. Paul George, as he hosts a delicious breakfast buffet, with champagne mimosas, juice and coffee for guests on this boat tour. Then join him for a 2-hour journey down the Miami River to see the Miami Circle® archaeological site, Fulgencio Batista's house...

Enjoy an evening with Eco-Historian Frank Schena along the restored coastal strand habitat of this elevated walkway. Learn about the early development of the beach, the resultant environmental concerns and the organizations that are helping to address these concerns.