History Miami September events
Mix. Mingle. Sip. Unwind. Join us at downtown Miami’s cultural hotspot! Don’t sit in rush hour traffic when you can be mingling with other professionals and enjoying a glass of wine! Enjoy free access to our exhibition galleries, relax with live local music, and experience cultural performances and monthly lectures! Florida Fun Facts: Live! September 10 from noon-5pm
Think you know everything about Florida? Prove it. Participate in an exciting live game show hosted by special guest Superstar Productions. Later create kitschy souvenir plates about our fun-filled state. HistoryMiami members: Free Non-members: Free with general admission ($8) Florida’s Fragile Coral Reefs Presentation September 18 from 2-3pm
Watch a cool presentation on a summer day about our beautiful but endangered coral reefs by eco-historian Frank Schena, and participate in a discussion after the presentation. Learn how coral reefs are important to the entire ecosystem in South Florida. Advance reservations suggested. HistoryMiami members: Free Non-members: Free with general admission ($8) Miami River Boat Tour September 24 from 10am-12:30pm Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Boulevard
Enjoy an entertaining and relaxing ride on the river with Dr. Paul George as he points out hidden neighborhoods, Caribbean freighters, tugboats, the Miami Circle archaeological site, little known parks and manatees, while making the history of Miami come alive. Advance reservations and payment required. HistoryMiami members: $44; Non-members: $54; Children: $25 Pirates of the Caribbean and South Florida Presentation September 25 from 2-3pm
Yo ho ho! Join Nathan Samuels at this entertaining presentation about nefarious pirates and hidden treasure in this part of the world. Learn whether “Black Caesar” was really 100 years old or not. Advance reservations suggested. HistoryMiami members: Free; Non-members: Free with General Admission ($8) Discovery Day: Wild About Weather September 29 from 9 Am to 5 Pm
Wild and wonderful weather has shaped the history and environment of southern Florida. Make your own weather station equipped with barometers, thermometers and other instruments while learning the essentials of forecasting. HistoryMiami Members: $35 Non-Members: $45. Free before and after care (8:30-9 am and 5-5:30 pm) For more inforation on any of these events, call 305-375-1629, email: [email protected], or online at www.historymiami.org