Virginia Key Beach Park Trust on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Historic Virginia Key Beach Park (HVKBP) is prioritizing the health and safety of visitors during COVID-19. They’ve increased cleaning, follow CDC guidelines, and advise visitors to stay home if sick. They recommend reliable sources for COVID-19 information and can be reached at [email address removed].

Black History and Ocean History are Inextricably Tied

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Black History Month is celebrated in February to honor the accomplishments of Black Americans. The sea plays a significant role in the African American story, as it was the site of the transatlantic slave trade.

The Story behind Miami’s Colored Beach

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Virginia Key Beach Park, an iconic landmark for Miami’s African-American community during the era of racial segregation. In 1945, a group of brave African-Americans, inspired by the struggle for civil rights, defied segregation laws by bathing on a beach intended exclusively for whites.

Love Burn 2018

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Historic Virginia Key Beach Park hosted the 2018 LOVE BURN Festival, a regional “Burning Man” event with a “World’s Fair” theme. The festival featured creative art installations and a peaceful atmosphere.

Keg and Klean

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Historic Virginia Key Beach Park partnered with Debris Free Oceans and Wynwood Brewery for a volunteer beach clean-up to remove debris left by Hurricane Irma. This effort helped reopen the last sections of the park’s shoreline.

Black History Month: Mr. Sam Moore & Dr. Marvin Dunn – Feb. 22

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Join the HISTORY MIAMI MUSEUM for a conversation about the evolution of spirituals, gospel, and R&B to soul music during the Civil Rights era in Miami. Hear from Dr. Marvin Dunn and Sam Moore, a renowned soul and R&B musician. The event is free and open to the public.

Public Notice

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Historic Virginia Key Beach Park (HVKBP) will be closed to the public on January 25th, 26th, and 27th, 2019 for a special event. They apologize for any inconvenience and can be contacted for more information.

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