Tag: #HistoricVirginiaKeyBeachPark

The Black Girl’s Guide To Travel: 5 Historic Black Beaches In The U.S. To Visit This Memorial Day

Discover five historic Black beaches in the U.S. that blend sun, culture, and resilience—perfect for Memorial Day and summer travel.

Virginia Key Beach Park in Miami to celebrate 80th anniversary with 3-day festival

Virginia Key Beach Park will celebrate its 80th anniversary August 1–3 with cultural events, history, family activities, and poetry.

Miami’s only Colored beach celebrates 80th anniversary milestone

Virginia Key Beach Park marks its 80th anniversary with a three-day celebration featuring culture, family fun, and poetry, August 1–3.

Raccoons and sea turtles: a local non-profit organization’s quest to balance Virginia Key’s ecosystem

Raccoon overpopulation on Virginia Key threatens sea turtle nests. MORAES is monitoring and relocating raccoons to protect turtles.

Raccoons and sea turtles: a local non-profit organization’s quest to balance Virginia Key’s ecosystem

Raccoon overpopulation on Virginia Key threatens sea turtle nests. Nonprofit MORAES works to protect turtles through monitoring and relocation.

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.

Historic Virginia Key Beach Park featured in Legacy Magazine

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https://miamediagrp.com/magazines/legacy-miami-black-history-month-issue-jan-2023/

Museum Corner: Virginia Key Beach Park Trust Progress and the Way Forward Part 2

The Virginia Key Beach Park Trust has revitalized Historic Virginia Key Beach Park through numerous capital improvement projects, including building restoration, beach re-nourishment, and park infrastructure. Key milestones include the park’s Master Plan completion in 2003, a $15.5 million bond program approval in 2004, and the grand re-opening in 2008. The Trust continues to work on ongoing projects, such as museum planning and additional park improvements.

Experience Our Eco-History Tours!

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.

Museum Corner: Virginia Key Beach Park Trust Progress and the Way Forward

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.