Did you know? The tradition of Easter Eggs
The tradition of eating Easter eggs comes from Lent and pre-Christian celebrations. The egg symbolized spring and resurrection. Rabbits, associated with spring and fertility, became the Easter Bunny. Chocolate Easter eggs originated in the 19th century. Enjoy Easter at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park!
A CALL TO PEACE AND ACTION
The Virginia Key Beach Park Trust Board of Trustees has joined the MLK50 initiative to promote peace, unity, and community dialogue in South Florida. The Trust’s commitment aligns with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s principles of justice, peace, and action. The excerpt calls for a just peace that addresses issues like poverty, racism, and conflict. It emphasizes the need for understanding, reconciliation, and community-building.
Trust hosts Community Museum Visioning Workshop
Virginia Key Beach Park Trust held a community workshop on the Civil Rights Museum plans, with attendees sharing ideas and memories. Design firm LORD Cultural Resources was present to hear stakeholder input. More workshops are coming soon.
Museum Corner: #HVKBP Day August 1st
Virginia Key Beach Historical Park’s 78th Anniversary Celebrated, Black Businesses Invited to Participate.
Miami Proud: “Football Unites” program preserves the legacy of Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
A cultural tour was hosted at Virginia Key Beach in Miami to educate various groups about its historical significance.
Palomino Ranch Begins Horse Tours
Palomino Ranch offers horseback riding tours along the beach, perfect for exploring Virginia Key Beach Park’s history. Suitable for all levels.
Celebrating Historic Virginia Key Beach Park Day
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park celebrated its 78th anniversary on August 1st with a community event featuring cake, ice cream, games, and a celebration of the park’s historical, cultural, and environmental significance.
Sunset Salute Charles Ogletree
Charles Ogletree, a renowned legal scholar and civil rights advocate, is honored by the Virginia Key Beach Park Trust for his contributions to justice and equality.
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park hosts Miami Dolphins Football UNITES
Miami Dolphins Football UNITES hosted a cultural event at Virginia Key Beach Park to explore its historical significance during the civil rights movement.
Museum Corner: Virginia Key Beach Park Trust Welcomes New Executive Director Athalie Edwards
The new Executive Director of Virginia Key Beach Park Trust expresses gratitude for the warm welcome and outlines a commitment to establishing a civil rights museum, enhancing civic engagement, and preserving the park’s history. They emphasize listening to the community, identifying needs, and collaborating to achieve shared goals.