/tags/history-miami history miami en-US SAąúĽĘ´«Ä± Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:26:13 GMT /arts-culture/2026-06-18/virginia-key-beach-ceremony-commemorates-slave-trade-loss Dozens of people came to honor the estimated 2 million people who died at sea during the Middle Passage — the brutal forced voyages that carried over 10 million African captives across the Atlantic. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:26:13 GMT /arts-culture/2026-06-18/virginia-key-beach-ceremony-commemorates-slave-trade-loss Amara Evering /arts-culture/2026-05-07/historymiami-museum-of-miami The institution known for almost two decades as HistoryMiami Museum is changing its name to the Museum of Miami to reflect a countywide “museum without walls” mission. Thu, 07 May 2026 15:33:00 GMT /arts-culture/2026-05-07/historymiami-museum-of-miami Michelle F. Solomon | ArtburstMiami /2022-02-08/community-ids-puerto-ricos-housing-crisis-and-a-podcast-covering-the-peculiar-parts-of-miami-history Miami-Dade County approves community IDs. Puerto Rico started a tax program to try and attract more outside investment — but it might actually be hurting locals. And how much do you know about your community’s history? A new podcast dives into South Florida’s hidden history. Tue, 08 Feb 2022 15:01:36 GMT /2022-02-08/community-ids-puerto-ricos-housing-crisis-and-a-podcast-covering-the-peculiar-parts-of-miami-history Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Caitie Muñoz /show/sundial/2019-08-01/legendary-astrologer-walter-mercado-wants-you-to-come-get-a-touch-of-love-at-historymiami-exhibit Walter Mercado is known for his fancy, mystical and over-the-top capes and his daily horoscope readings, which he gave for many years on national… Thu, 01 Aug 2019 21:19:17 GMT /show/sundial/2019-08-01/legendary-astrologer-walter-mercado-wants-you-to-come-get-a-touch-of-love-at-historymiami-exhibit /show/sundial/2019-03-12/new-exhibit-chronicles-the-history-of-miamis-lgbtq-community In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, a new exhibition chronicles the history of Miami-Dade County’s LGBTQ community over the… Tue, 12 Mar 2019 22:38:57 GMT /show/sundial/2019-03-12/new-exhibit-chronicles-the-history-of-miamis-lgbtq-community /news/2019-03-07/home-of-miamis-first-black-millionaire-dana-a-dorsey-now-open-to-public The home of Miami’s first black millionaire is now open to the public.Dana A. Dorsey was what today would be considered a real estate mogul. He was also a… Thu, 07 Mar 2019 14:51:56 GMT /news/2019-03-07/home-of-miamis-first-black-millionaire-dana-a-dorsey-now-open-to-public /education/2017-03-18/through-jim-crow-court-ordered-bussing-and-i-95-overtown-school-celebrates-90-years When Booker T Washington Senior High School opened in 1927, says vice principal Kevin Lawrence, it was the only place in South Florida "where black… Sat, 18 Mar 2017 13:38:57 GMT /education/2017-03-18/through-jim-crow-court-ordered-bussing-and-i-95-overtown-school-celebrates-90-years /environment/2016-11-19/white-sand-black-beach-virginia-key-and-the-politics-of-waterfront Gregory Bush has been involved in studying and looking into the best ways south Floridians can move forward with plans for better management of public… Sat, 19 Nov 2016 16:25:40 GMT /environment/2016-11-19/white-sand-black-beach-virginia-key-and-the-politics-of-waterfront Luis Hernandez /show/topical-currents/2015-08-31/south-florida-history-quiz-featuring-historian-dr-paul-george 08/31/15 - What’s the original name of the City of Lake Worth? And what was the MacArthur Causeway first called? Monday’s Topical Currents brings our… Mon, 31 Aug 2015 17:00:00 GMT /show/topical-currents/2015-08-31/south-florida-history-quiz-featuring-historian-dr-paul-george Joseph Cooper, Richard Ives /culture/2015-02-09/take-a-look-at-old-maps-of-florida-and-the-world It may be fair to say many of us today will take out our phones or simply log into our GPS units in our cars and allow a soothing, distant voice to guide… Mon, 09 Feb 2015 18:14:10 GMT /culture/2015-02-09/take-a-look-at-old-maps-of-florida-and-the-world Luis Hernandez