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.
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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.
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.
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park named Best Beach by Travel and Leisure Magazine
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park offers a variety of activities for families. Enjoy a mile-long beach, antique carousel, miniature train, and stunning water views.
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.
Museum Corner: Earth Month & Historical Preservation
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park: A restored community space celebrating history and nature, offering events, education, and a glimpse into Miami’s civil rights past.
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.
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