As part of the ongoing Dade Heritage Days, the following walking tours are soming up for weekend. These present some great opportunities to learn about some historic places in town.
Without knowledge of the past, we cannot improve the future...
Village Green Man
Annual Tour of Miami Beach Gardens
Saturday, March 14, 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
200 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach
Annual tour of six private gardens on Miami Beach. An opportunity to see private garden retreats, waterfront estates and behind the gates of unique Beach residences. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 the day of the tour. The tour includes a reception at Miami Beach Botanical Garden. Reception will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. www.mbgarden.org for tickets on line. 305-673-7256 ext. 206 for further info.
Virginia Key Beach Eco-history Walking Tour
Saturday March 14, 10:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon
Join eco-historian Frank Schena for a walking tour of this historic black beach park, created in 1945 as a public beach for the black community after protests against segregation laws. The beach park had bathhouses, a carousel and other amenities. After closing for many years, it was restored and opened to the public in 2008. Call 305-375-1621 for directions and meeting place. HMSF members $20, non-members $25.
The Villagers Annual Garden Tour
Saturday, March 14, 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Presented by The Villagers, Inc. this lovely tour consists of amazing garden treasures
in our midst. Located partly in Coconut Grove, you will experience lush tropical beauty on this tour. $25. For more information and reservations call Shelia Revile at 305-661-2560 or log onto www.thevillagersinc.org. The Villagers cookbook “See It Like A Native” will be on sale for $22 per book. Proceeds benefit historic preservation projects and scholarships.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
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