Sunset Salute Jim Brown

Jim Brown, a legendary football player and civil rights activist, is honored in this month’s sunset salute. Born into segregation, Brown overcame barriers to achieve great success on the field. His activism focused on nonviolence, empathy, and unity. Through his work, he helped uplift communities and fight for equality.

Celebrating Juneteenth

Juneteenth: A time to honor the past, celebrate the present, and strive for a brighter future.

Museum Corner: Historic Virginia Key Next Steps

A successful Earth Month was celebrated at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park. Beach cleanups were conducted with influential leaders and organizations, resulting in a significant amount of trash collected. The city commission also passed legislation to allow a museum consultant agency to continue its work, preserving the park’s history and expanding the narrative of the Miami Civil Rights Movement.

Digging Up with Florida Public Archeology Network at HVKBP

The Virginia Key Beach Park Trust and The Florida Public Archaeology Network collaborated on an archaeology workshop. The workshop included hands-on activities and data collection. The information gathered will be used to inform future management and mitigation decisions for the park.

Visits to Historic Virginia Key Beach Park

Groups visited Virginia Key Beach Park for history tours, beach cleanups, and service-learning. The park was impressed by the community’s dedication to preserving the environment and learning about the park’s ecology and history.

April Newsletter

Earth Month, Sunset Salute Michael Finney, Vegandale, The Easter Bunny is Here

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