HistoryMiami Museum

A Haitian Vodou baptism ceremony on Dania Beach. Offerings at a Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, altar in Little Havana. A Muslim man praying inside Miami’s oldest mosque. These rituals in these places reflect the rich cultural and religious diversity of South Florida yet they are unseen or even unknown to most outsiders. Learn more about HistoryMiami's upcoming exhibition, SANCTUARY: Our Sacred Place thanks to Miami Herald! -- Una ceremonia de bautismo vudú haitiano en Dania Beach. Ofrendas en un altar del Día de los Muertos en Little Havana. Un hombre musulmán reza dentro de la mezquita más antigua de Miami. Estos rituales en estos lugares reflejan la rica diversidad cultural y religiosa del sur de Florida, pero son invisibles o incluso desconocidos para la mayoría de los forasteros. ¡Obtenga más información sobre la próxima exhibición de HistoryMiami, SANCTUARY: Our Sacred Place, gracias al Miami Herald! https://lnkd.in/eY6Zdxnv

“If they say, “You make Vodou look so beautiful,’ I explain to them, ‘I don’t make it beautiful, it is beautiful." Hear more from Woosler Delisfort as we countdown to the opening of SANCTUARY: Our Sacred Place! -- “Si dicen: ‘Haces que el vudú luzca tan hermoso’, les explico: ‘No lo hago hermoso, es hermoso’”. ¡Escuche más de Woosler Delisfort mientras anticipamos la apertura de SANCTUARY: Our Sacred Place! via The Miami Times Times https://lnkd.in/eeXbM38N

2024 marks the fifth year of our partnership with the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium's #FootballUNITES program! Through this collaboration, HistoryMiami offers enriching cultural tours, providing local youth with the opportunity to explore the diverse cultures of South Florida. • In Little Havana, we visited the Bay of Pigs Museum and Library, the iconic Domino Park, and concluded the day with treats from Los Pinarenos Fruteria, Azucar Ice Cream, Party Cake Bakery, and Old’s Havana. • In Little Haiti, we enjoyed a painting workshop with muralist and sign artist Serge Toussaint, learned to dance konpa, and enjoyed a delicious lunch from Naomi’s Garden. • In South Beach, we explored the Art Deco Museum and the Jewish Museum of Florida. • In Overtown, we helped maintain the Overtown Community Garden, visited the Historic Lyric Theater, and wrapped up the day with lunch from Jackson Soul Food at The Historic Ward Rooming House. We’re thrilled to continue this meaningful partnership, fostering a love for South Florida and its many cultures. — ¡2024 marca el quinto año de nuestra asociación con el programa Football UNITES de Miami Dolphins! A través de esta colaboración, HistoryMiami ofrece recorridos culturales enriquecedores, brindando a los jóvenes locales la oportunidad de explorar las diversas culturas del sur de la Florida. • En La Pequeña Habana, visitamos el Museo y Biblioteca de Bahía de Cochinos, el icónico Domino Park y concluimos el día con delicias de Los Pinarenos Fruteria, Azucar Ice Cream, Party Cake Bakery y Old’s Havana. • En Little Haiti, disfrutamos de un taller de pintura con el muralista y artista de carteles Serge Toussaint, aprendimos a bailar konpa y disfrutamos de un delicioso almuerzo en Naomi’s Garden. • En South Beach, exploramos el Museo Art Deco y el Museo Judío de la Florida. • En Overtown, ayudamos a mantener el jardín comunitario de Overtown, visitamos el Teatro Lírico Histórico y concluimos el día con un almuerzo de Jackson Soul Food en The Historic Ward Rooming House. Estamos encantados de continuar con esta asociación significativa, fomentando el amor por el sur de Florida y sus numerosas culturas.

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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Merett Stierheim (pictured left), a dedicated public servant who made significant contributions to our community. Several years ago, he shared his inspiring Miami Story with the museum, recounting his journey to South Florida and his unwavering commitment to public service over the decades. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to his family and loved ones during this difficult time. "Now, 52 years later, I appreciate how important it proved to be for my working destiny, to say nothing of its impact on my entire life. It was the beginning of what has proven to be a wonderful, exciting and challenging journey in public service. I’ve always felt very fortunate to serve my fellow citizens during good times and challenging times, and I am particularly proud to call Miami my home." https://lnkd.in/eVArYucc Image: Merett Stierheim, Mayor Francis Suarez, and former Museum Director Jorge Zamanillo at HistoryMiami’s 2018 Flamingo Ball. --- Lamentamos el fallecimiento de Merett Stierheim (en la foto de la izquierda), un servidor público dedicado que hizo importantes contribuciones a nuestra comunidad. Hace varios años, compartió su inspiradora historia de Miami con el museo, relatando su viaje al sur de Florida y su inquebrantable compromiso con el servicio público a lo largo de las décadas. Nuestros pensamientos y más sentidos pésame están con su familia y seres queridos durante este momento difícil. "Ahora, 52 años después, aprecio lo importante que resultó ser para mi destino laboral, por no hablar del impacto que tuvo en toda mi vida. Fue el comienzo de lo que ha demostrado ser un maravilloso, emocionante y desafiante viaje en el servicio público. Siempre me he sentido muy afortunado de servir a mis conciudadanos en los buenos y en los difíciles momentos, y estoy particularmente orgulloso de llamar a Miami mi hogar". https://lnkd.in/eVArYucc Imagen: Merrett Stierheim, el alcalde Francis Suárez y el exdirector del museo Jorge Zamanillo en el Flamingo Ball 2018 del museo.

Join our team! HistoryMiami Museum is looking for a new Marketing and Events Manager who will serve as a key member of the marketing team. The ideal candidate will be creative and entrepreneurial, with the ability to execute a variety of tasks from high quality special events to marketing campaigns. For more information on how to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/eSbAV9Se #EventsJobs #MuseumJobs #MarketingJobs

We're looking for a passionate and dynamic Museum Educator to join our museum team! If you have a love for history and a talent for engaging diverse audiences, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. HistoryMiami Educators are valued staff representing their individual communities and the wider South Florida region. They may be emerging museum professionals, hoping to learn more about how museums can serve a community, or former teachers and other professionals who wish to share their lived experience with new audiences. Learn more and apply by visiting https://lnkd.in/ejWf-JmZ ---- ¡Estamos buscando un educador de museo apasionado y dinámico para unirse a nuestro equipo! Si te encanta la historia y tienes talento para involucrar a públicos diversos, esta podría ser la oportunidad perfecta para ti. Los educadores de HistoryMiami son personal valioso que representan a sus comunidades individuales y a la región más amplia del sur de la Florida. Pueden ser profesionales de museos emergentes que esperan aprender más sobre cómo los museos pueden servir a su comunidad, o maestros previos y otros profesionales que desean compartir su experiencia vivida con nuevos públicos. Para más información visite https://lnkd.in/ejWf-JmZ #NowHiring #MiamiJobs #MuseumJobs

This week, our team visited the Miami-Dade County Advocacy Advisory Board offices to collect their Miami Stories. Groups in these offices include the Asian-American Advisory Board, Commission for Women, Interfaith Advisory Board, and more. We are thrilled to be adding these stories to our archives as part of our ongoing Miami Stories project. Established in 2009, this initiative collects stories about Miami’s past, present, and future. Through this oral history project, we document life in South Florida through both written submissions and audio recordings, which are preserved in the museum’s archive and shared online. To learn more about our Miami Stories project, or to submit your own story, visit https://lnkd.in/eRRyPy_p

Over the weekend, HistoryMiami collaborated with Carlos Muñoz, our Photography Fellow, to complete the last stages of an online exhibition developed in conjunction with youth participants. The youth actively engaged in the editing phase, which will eventually culminate in an online showcase of their work. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our partners at Miami Dade College Homestead Campus for graciously granting us access to their classrooms and computer labs to advance this endeavor.

Join HistoryMiami's Coordinator of Education Programs and Community Engagement, Ingrid E. Argueta, on this edition of Florida Road Trip by PBS! Take a journey through the history of Miami and learn about a neighborhood revitalized through street art! Visit Calle Ocho and stop to check-out the oldest performing arts group in Florida. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/epEbJEgK