BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Museum of Miami - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Museum of Miami X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Museum of Miami REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240807T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240807T143000 DTSTAMP:20240819T173951Z CREATED:20240530T182726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T173951Z UID:25253-1723035600-1723041000@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:In Class with Dr. George: South Florida's Unique Environment DESCRIPTION:Journey through time with Dr. George during our In Class with Dr. George series! In Class with Dr. George delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian\, Dr. Paul S. George\, and presented in conversation with a community stakeholder\, this lecture series will include a thematic exploration of topics ranging from South Florida’s unique environment\, transportation\, aviation\, and architecture. \n\n\n\nSouth Florida’s Unique Environment with Guest Speaker Erin Cover and Melissa Lau\, Miami Waterkeeper\n\n\n\nDelve into the history of South Florida’s unique environment. Learn how early peoples and settlers adapted to this tropical wilderness – from Biscayne Bay to its mangrove studded shoreline and beyond. \n\n\n\nDr. George will be joined in conversation with Erin Cover\, Education and Outreach Manager and Melissa Lau\, Education and Outreach Assistant at Miami Waterkeeper. Miami Waterkeeper protects South Florida’s waters by advocating for resilient solutions grounded in science\, rooted in nature\, and driven by community. \n\n\n\nCapacity is limited. Seating is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n\n\nMembers: $20\, Non-Members: $30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register for Full Series \n \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about In Class with Dr. George: Themes in South Florida History\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\n\nErin CoverEducation and Outreach ManagerMiami Waterkeeper\n\n\n\nErin inspires the next generation of ocean heroes as Miami Waterkeeper’s Education and Outreach Manager. A Michigan native\, Erin followed her passion for marine science to sunny Florida where she earned her Bachelor’s in Environmental Studies from Rollins College and Master’s in Marine Conservation from the University of Miami’s prestigious Rosenstiel School of Marine\, Atmospheric\, and Earth Science. With over eight years of experience at conservation organizations nationwide\, Erin brings a wealth of knowledge about marine ecosystems and a contagious enthusiasm for protecting our blue planet. She develops and leads Miami Waterkeeper’s hands-on education and outreach initiatives\, empowering students of all ages to become advocates for South Florida’s treasured waterways. \n\n\n\n\n\nMelissa LauEducation and Outreach AssistantMiami Waterkeeper\n\n\n\nBorn and raised in Miami\, Melissa pursued her passion for environmental studies\, earning her associate’s degree at Miami Dade College before transferring to Florida International University\, where she obtained her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Environmental Studies. While studying the different ecosystems in South Florida\, she became deeply interested in how individuals and communities interact with these environments and how they care for these places\, bridging her research interests in environmental studies and social science. Using a method called photovoice\, Melissa engaged Miami residents in capturing their emotional connections to the Miami River through photography and personal narratives. Her work highlighted the community’s relationship with the river and served as a catalyst for advocating further protection and preservation efforts for this historic yet often overlooked waterway. Melissa continues to educate the public about the significant role that the Miami River plays in the community through her role as an Education and Outreach Assistant at Miami Waterkeeper. \n\n\n\n\n\nPaul S. George\, Ph.D.Resident Historian\n\n\n\nFor over three decades\, Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S. George has toured his way to local\, national\, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. Through walking\, coach\, and boat tour experiences\, Dr. George has welcomed tour participants on a memorable journey of South Florida through its historic neighborhoods\, landmarks\, and sites. As a Miami native\, author\, and former college professor\, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the program. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Program check-in will begin 1-hour prior to the program start. Please be on-time\, as seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wayfinding\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n This program will take place in the Museum’s South Building theater. \n \n Getting to the Museum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There is nearby parking available in the Miami-Dade Cultural Center Parking Garage\, located at 50 NW 2nd Avenue. Parking is $5 with validation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n To request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Hana Squires\, Accessibility Coordinator\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1621 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n \n Accessibility\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Museum of Miami\, 1995-277-1646. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Hana Squires\, Accessibility Coordinator\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1621 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/in-class-with-dr-george-south-floridas-unique-environment/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,In Class with Dr. George ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/RESIZE_224-misc3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T113000 DTSTAMP:20240605T132737Z CREATED:20240515T142530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T132737Z UID:25200-1723284000-1723289400@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:Historic Downtown Miami Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Relive the past with Museum of Miami’s Coordinator of Education Programs and Community Engagement\, Ingrid E. Argueta\, as you delve into the history of Downtown Miami. Walk along historic Flagler Street; view examples of the city’s early architecture; and reflect upon the area’s earliest known inhabitants\, the Tequesta\, as you view the Miami River. See downtown scenes and notable landmarks as you learn about the ever-changing history of this metropolitan city. \n\n\n\nFree with registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker:\n\n\n\n\nIngrid E. ArguetaCoordinator of Education Programs and Community Engagement\n\n\n\nIngrid E. Argueta was born in Guatemala and immigrated to Miami when she was 7 years old. Although not a native Miamian\, she is a 305-er at heart. Ingrid has remained true to her indigenous roots and is passionate about Native American history and culture. She is best known for her eco-history tours of Miami’s historic sites\, neighborhoods\, and waterways. Ingrid currently serves as Museum of Miami’s Coordinator of Education Programs and Community Engagement and has been with the museum for over 10 years. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the tour. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n We recommend bringing a water bottle\, wearing light clothing\, and comfortable shoes for walking. Additional considerations may include: bringing an umbrella and wearing sun protection. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wayfinding\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Please meet Museum staff for check-in between 9:30 am – 9:55 am. They will be waiting for you in the Museum’s South Building lobby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n There is nearby parking available in the Miami-Dade Cultural Center Parking Garage\, located at 50 NW 2nd Avenue. Parking is $5 with validation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n The tour will take place on paved sidewalks\, which may include uneven terrain. To request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Hana Squires\, Accessibility Coordinator\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1621 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Hana Squires\, Accessibility Coordinator\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1621 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credits: Main Image: Courtesy of GMCVB/miamiandbeaches.com URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/historic-downtown-walking-tour-2/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,City Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/Downtown-Aerial-20180420-704-e1582729851839-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T170000 DTSTAMP:20240531T190809Z CREATED:20240521T200417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T190809Z UID:25227-1723284000-1723309200@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:Free Family Fun Day: Back To School DESCRIPTION:Join us on the second Saturday of each month from 10am to 5pm\, with activities from 11am to 4pm\, for free things to do\, learn\, and experience with the whole family! Spend the day exploring the history and culture of our vibrant city. \n\n\n\nIt’s that time of the year again\, and what better way to spend your last summer days than having fun at Historymiami Museum! Come learn about Miami’s unique history and enjoy a variety of hands-on programming including craft activities and literacy workshops for the whole family. \n\n\n\nFamily Fun Day programming is subject to change without notice. \n\n\n\n\n\nHave your E-ticket ready upon arrival to the museum for expediated check-in. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFamily Fun Days are possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs\, the Cultural Affairs Council\, the Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners\, and the Miami Downtown Development Authority. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Hana Squires\, Accessibility Coordinator\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1621 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/free-family-fun-day-back-to-school/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/RESIZE_224-FFD6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T143000 DTSTAMP:20240612T202020Z CREATED:20240529T172329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T202020Z UID:25263-1723640400-1723645800@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:In Class with Dr. George: Miami Architecture DESCRIPTION:Journey through time with Dr. George during our In Class with Dr. George series! In Class with Dr. George delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian\, Dr. Paul S. George\, and presented in conversation with a community stakeholder\, this lecture series will include a thematic exploration of topics ranging from South Florida’s unique environment\, transportation\, aviation\, and architecture. \n\n\n\nMiami Architecture with Guest Speaker Professor Jose Vazquez\, Miami Dade College\n\n\n\nReflect upon the distinctive styles of Miami architecture from Art Deco and Miami Modern (MiMo) to Frame Vernacular and Mediterranean Revival. Dr. George will be joined in conversation with Jose R. Vazquez\, a professor at Miami Dade College’s School of Architecture and Interior Design. \n\n\n\nCapacity is limited. Seating is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n\n\nMembers: $20\, Non-Members: $30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register for Full Series \n \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about In Class with Dr. George: Themes in South Florida History\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\n\nJose R. VazquezProfessor at Miami Dade College’s School of Architecture and Interior Design\n\n\n\nJose R. Vazquez is a professor at Miami Dade College’s School of Architecture and Interior Design. With over twenty years of academic experience\, he has taught courses in architecture\, interior design\, and history. He was a Fulbright scholar in Mexico in 2022. He has curated architectural exhibitions focusing on Miami’s historic architecture\, including A Concrete Presence: The Architecture of Miami Dade College 1960-70\, Miami Bungalows\, and Opa Locka Mirage City. Currently\, he serves on the board of directors of the Vernacular Architecture Forum. \n\n\n\n\n\nPaul S. George\, Ph.D.Resident Historian\n\n\n\nFor over three decades\, Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S. George has toured his way to local\, national\, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. Through walking\, coach\, and boat tour experiences\, Dr. George has welcomed tour participants on a memorable journey of South Florida through its historic neighborhoods\, landmarks\, and sites. As a Miami native\, author\, and former college professor\, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the program. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Program check-in will begin 1-hour prior to the program start. Please be on-time\, as seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wayfinding\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n This program will take place in the Museum’s South Building theater. \n \n Getting to the Museum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There is nearby parking available in the Miami-Dade Cultural Center Parking Garage\, located at 50 NW 2nd Avenue. Parking is $5 with validation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n To request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Hana Squires\, Accessibility Coordinator\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1621 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n \n Accessibility\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Opa-locka Railroad Station\, 1926. Miami News Collection\, Museum of Miami\, 1989-011-11964. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Hana Squires\, Accessibility Coordinator\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1621 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/in-class-with-dr-george-miami-architecture/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,In Class with Dr. George ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/RESIZE_224-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T143000 DTSTAMP:20240716T134622Z CREATED:20240529T185538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T134622Z UID:25257-1724245200-1724250600@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:In Class with Dr. George: A History of Transportation in Miami DESCRIPTION:Journey through time with Dr. George during our In Class with Dr. George series! In Class with Dr. George delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian\, Dr. Paul S. George\, and presented in conversation with a community stakeholder\, this lecture series will include a thematic exploration of topics ranging from South Florida’s unique environment\, transportation\, aviation\, and architecture. \n\n\n\nA History of Transportation with Guest Speaker Javier Betancourt\, Citizens’ Independent Transportation Trust (CITT)\n\n\n\nLearn about the history of transportation in Miami – from dugout canoes to cruise ships; and the arrival of the train to the introduction of trolleys and cars. Dr. George will be joined by Javier Betancourt\, Executive Director of the Citizens’ Independent Transportation Trust (CITT)\, an independent agency of Miami-Dade County charged with oversight of the “half penny” transportation surtax and implementation of the associated People’s Transportation Plan. \n\n\n\nCapacity is limited. Seating is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n\n\nMembers: $20\, Non-Members: $30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register for Full Series \n \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about In Class with Dr. George: Themes in South Florida History\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\n\nJavier BetancourtExecutive Director of the Citizens’ Independent Transportation Trust (CITT)\n\n\n\nJavier A. Betancourt serves as Executive Director of the Citizens’ Independent Transportation Trust (CITT)\, a quasi-independent agency of Miami-Dade County charged with oversight of the “half penny” transportation surtax and implementation of the associated People’s Transportation Plan. \n\n\n\nA critical and ongoing priority of the CITT is advancement of the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) plan which seeks to expand the current rapid transit system along six major corridors: the South Dade Transit Way (along US 1)\, East-West Corridor\, Kendall Corridor\, North Corridor (along 27th Avenue)\, Northeast Corridor and Beach Corridor. \n\n\n\nPrior to the CITT\, Javier most recently served as Economic Development Director for the City of Coral Gables\, and Deputy Director at the Miami Downtown Development Authority\, and has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to serving his community through active participation on a variety of professional and community organizations\, including the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce\, Goodwill South Florida\, Leadership Florida and Urban Health Partnerships. \n\n\n\nJavier received a Bachelor’s degree in International Politics from Georgetown University\, a Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning from Florida Atlantic University\, and prior AICP certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners. \n\n\n\n\n\nPaul S. George\, Ph.D.Resident Historian\n\n\n\nFor over three decades\, Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S. George has toured his way to local\, national\, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. Through walking\, coach\, and boat tour experiences\, Dr. George has welcomed tour participants on a memorable journey of South Florida through its historic neighborhoods\, landmarks\, and sites. As a Miami native\, author\, and former college professor\, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the program. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Program check-in will begin 1-hour prior to the program start. Please be on-time\, as seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wayfinding\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n This program will take place in the Museum’s South Building theater. \n \n Getting to the Museum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There is nearby parking available in the Miami-Dade Cultural Center Parking Garage\, located at 50 NW 2nd Avenue. Parking is $5 with validation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n To request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Hana Squires\, Accessibility Coordinator\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1621 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n \n Accessibility\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Drivers sprint to new air-conditioned MTA buses\, 1965. Miami News Collection\, Museum of Miami\, 1989-011-2566. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Hana Squires\, Accessibility Coordinator\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1621 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/in-class-with-dr-george-a-history-of-transportation-in-miami/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,In Class with Dr. George ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/RESIZE_224-misc.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T190000 DTSTAMP:20240625T193804Z CREATED:20240625T193803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T193804Z UID:25800-1724349600-1724353200@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:Member Preview Hour of SANCTUARY: Our Sacred Place DESCRIPTION:Avoid the crowd and enjoy an exclusive preview of our latest exhibition before it opens to the public! Members see it FIRST and members see it FREE. Sanctuary: Our Sacred Place explores the spiritual roots of Miami in the form of temples\, churches\, and mosques. The photo series aims to highlight the experiences of indigenous and African peoples and how they have maximized sacred spaces to serve as life sources for the community\, politically\, psychologically\, physically\, and spiritually. \n\n\n\nRSVP HERE URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/member-preview-hour-of-sanctuary-our-sacred-place/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:Members Only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/RESIZE_224-Woosler.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T210000 DTSTAMP:20240819T174133Z CREATED:20240627T135108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T174133Z UID:25810-1724353200-1724360400@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:SANCTUARY Opening Night Reception DESCRIPTION:Join us for opening night! The reception will feature an indigenous ceremony by Ameyal Institute\, tantalizing spirituals by Hued Songs\, drinks and light bites. View the exhibition before it opens to the public. RSVP required and tickets are limited. SANCTUARY: Our Sacred Place\, a captivating photography exhibition by Little Haiti photographer\, Woosler Delisfort\, delves into the spiritual origins of Miami’s Indigenous\, African and Caribbean communities by capturing moments of divine connection in temples\, churches\, and mosques. The more than 100-piece exhibition highlights how these cultures are harnessing sacred spaces in Miami as vital sources of life\, both politically and spiritually. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n RSVP Here URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/sanctuary-opening-night-reception/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/RESIZE_224-Woosler.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T143000 DTSTAMP:20240611T193328Z CREATED:20240529T190429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T193328Z UID:25260-1724850000-1724855400@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:In Class with Dr. George: Aviation in Miami DESCRIPTION:Journey through time with Dr. George during our In Class with Dr. George series! In Class with Dr. George delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian\, Dr. Paul S. George\, and presented in conversation with a community stakeholder\, this lecture series will include a thematic exploration of topics ranging from South Florida’s unique environment\, transportation\, aviation\, and architecture. \n\n\n\nAviation in Miami with Guest Speakers Irene Schwarz and Renate Van Kempema\, World Wings International\, Inc.\n\n\n\nExplore the history of aviation in Miami. Learn about some of aviation’s iconic figures from Amelia Earhart to Bessie Coleman and Glenn Curtiss. Reflect upon the site of the former Pan American Seaplane Terminal – today’s Miami City Hall – and hear stories of naval aviation and flying boats in Dinner Key. \n\n\n\nDr. George will be joined by Irene Schwarz and Renate Van Kempema with World Wings International\, Inc. who will share their own lived experiences as a Pan Am Stewardess and their work with World Wings International today. \n\n\n\nCapacity is limited. Seating is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n\n\nMembers: $20\, Non-Members: $30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register for Full Series \n \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about In Class with Dr. George: Themes in South Florida History\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\n\nIrene SchwarzMiami Chapter President and International VP OperationsWorld Wings International\, Inc.\n\n\n\nIrene Schwarz’s flying career lasted for 32 years after a rocky start with Pan Am as stewardess from 1973-1974\, furloughed after just one year during the energy crisis. National Airlines came to her rescue in the summer of 1974\, until the merger in 1980 landed her back at Pan Am until 1991\, when Pan Am ceased operation. Irene continued to fly with Delta until retirement in 2005 and was based in New York and Miami. \n\n\n\nIn 1993\, she joined the very active Miami chapter of World Wings Int’l and has since worn many hats; President from 1997-2003 and 2014-2020 and still going. She also served 3 terms on the International WWI Board as VP Ways and Means from 2008-2011\, VP Membership & Development 2017-2020 and presently as VP Operations. \n\n\n\n\n\nRenate Van KempemaWorld Wings International\, Inc.\n\n\n\nRenate Van Kempema was born in 1942 in Northern Germany on the farm belonging to her family since 1515. She came to the USA in 1965 for one year of adventure and that adventure is still ongoing! \n\n\n\nAs a Stewardess and Purser for Pan Am she flew from 1966 to Pan Am’s end in 1991. She continued as an International Flight Attendant with Delta Air Lines\, based in Miami\, Atlanta\, New York and Detroit. After 54 years\, due to COVID Renate’s flying career came to a sudden end\, as most international flights were canceled. \n\n\n\n\n\nPaul S. George\, Ph.D.Resident Historian\n\n\n\nFor over three decades\, Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S. George has toured his way to local\, national\, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. Through walking\, coach\, and boat tour experiences\, Dr. George has welcomed tour participants on a memorable journey of South Florida through its historic neighborhoods\, landmarks\, and sites. As a Miami native\, author\, and former college professor\, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the program. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Program check-in will begin 1-hour prior to the program start. Please be on-time\, as seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wayfinding\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n This program will take place in the Museum’s South Building theater. \n \n Getting to the Museum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There is nearby parking available in the Miami-Dade Cultural Center Parking Garage\, located at 50 NW 2nd Avenue. Parking is $5 with validation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n To request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Hana Squires\, Accessibility Coordinator\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1621 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n \n Accessibility\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Pan Am seaplane in water at Dinner Key (Miami\, Fla.)\, 1931. Miami News Collection\, Museum of Miami\, 1989-011-12742.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Hana Squires\, Accessibility Coordinator\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1621 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/in-class-with-dr-george-aviation-in-miami/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,In Class with Dr. George ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/RESIZE_224-misc2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR