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Relive Miami’s history with a free Eco-History tour of Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, a popular destination for people of color in the 1940s and 50s. Explore historic landmarks, amusement rides, and nature while learning about the soldiers, native tribes, and families who were part of the park’s history.
Following Hurricane Irma, TREEmendous Miami and Mission Continues organized volunteer efforts to assist Historic Virginia Key Beach Park. The Miami Seaquarium also contributed by turning their birthday celebration into a volunteer event. Charlie Weyman, Education and Outreach Coordinator, led volunteer efforts with Barry University students.
Following Hurricane Irma, TREEmendous Miami and Mission Continues organized volunteer efforts to assist Historic Virginia Key Beach Park. The Miami Seaquarium also contributed by turning their birthday celebration into a volunteer event. Charlie Weyman, Education and Outreach Coordinator, led volunteer efforts with Barry University students.
The Virginia Key Beach Park Trust is committed to protecting Historic Virginia Key Beach Park and the island of Virginia Key during the Ultra Music Festival. They encourage the community to learn more about the park’s master plan.
The Art With Me festival in Miami offers a unique blend of music, art, wellness, and nature. Despite challenges, the festival has secured a strong lineup of international and local artists. It aims to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all attendees.
The Virginia Key Beach Park Trust has recently faced a setback with the removal of its Board of Trustees by the City of Miami Commission. Despite this change, the park remains open and its operations continue as usual. The Trust’s mission to preserve the cultural history and unique environment of the park remains unchanged. The Trust staff will continue to work with community leaders and partners to ensure the preservation of this important historical site.
Outdoor Afro and CLIF BAR® partner to celebrate Black history and joy at Virginia Key Beach Park.
The Virginia Key Beach Park Trust (VKBPT) is proud to announce that its 75th Anniversary Documentary on “An Emerging Black Miami” has been nominated for an Emmy Award. The documentary tells the critical stories of struggle and triumph in South Florida’s Black history. The VKBPT team worked diligently on this project to share this important Miami multi-cultural history with the world.
Support playground improvements and enhancements at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park during Give Miami Day on November 17th, 2016. The Boundless Playground is a valuable community resource that could benefit from your support.
Art With Me is a renowned international art, music, and cultural festival coming to Miami in November. This three-day event celebrates creativity and sustainability. By partnering with local organizations, Art With Me promotes a more conscious lifestyle through initiatives like beach clean-ups and sustainability panels. The festival’s commitment to environmental responsibility is evident in its previous success in Tulum, where they removed over 2 tons of plastic from the streets.
The Miami-Dade TEAR Initiative is hosting a community gathering to explore the history of lynchings of African Americans in Miami-Dade County. The event will focus on three documented lynchings and aims to identify the locations for historical markers. Attendees are encouraged to share information about the victims, their descendants, or other racial violence incidents in Miami-Dade. Admission is free and open to the public.
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