Historic Site Visits (Grades 3-12)

Cape Florida Lighthouse (*available Tuesdays and Wednesdays only*)
Climb to the top of the lighthouse, the oldest man-made structure standing in its original location in Miami-Dade County, and enjoy beautiful views of Stiltsville, the Fowey Rocks Lighthouse and the Miami skyline.
Students will:

• explore the light-keeper’s home and grounds
• gain a better understanding of life in nineteenth century South Florida.
• learn about the Seminole War attack on the lighthouse and Cape Florida’s importance to the Underground Railroad

$6 per person

Everglades Adventure
Explore a traditional Miccosukee Indian Village, where locals illustrate their culture, housing and family life. Students leave with a better understanding of Native American culture and the life of the Miccosukee in the Florida Everglades.

Students will:

• watch an alligator wrestling demonstration
• observe the natural environment of the region while on an airboat ride
• Browse the visitor’s center

$18 per person

The Barnacle   (*available Wednesdays and Thursdays only*)
Experience life in turn-of-the-century Miami on a guided tour of Commodore Ralph Munroe’s home, “The Barnacle,” constructed in 1891 along the shore of Biscayne Bay in Coconut Grove.
Students will:

• learn about the labors and lifestyles of the pioneer community
• explore the threatened tropical hardwood hammock ecosystem surrounding the house

$6 per person

Eco-History at Matheson Hammock
Visit a rare example of a “tropical hardwood hammock,” as well as other terrestrial and marine habitats on this outing.
Students will:

• examine the ways humans have survived in this region for more than 10,000 years
• gain a better understanding of the ecosystem and of environmental conservation efforts

$6 per person

Lummus Park
Visit Lummus Park, the site of the William English plantation slave house (later known as Fort Dallas), and the Wagner House.
Students will:

• walk through the slave quarters of the English plantation
• learn about slavery in South Florida
• explore pioneer life in Miami

$6 per person

Virginia Key Beach
Discover one of Miami’s most treasured natural and historic sites, Virginia Key Beach.

Students will:

• learn about the rich history of Virginia Key Beach and its role during segregation in South Florida
• explore the ecosystem of this fragile beach
• experience the renovated attractions

$6 per person

Dade County Courthouse (*available Fridays only*)
Delve into the Dade County Courthouse with your students! The program aims to facilitate a better understanding of the justice system in the United States.
Students will:

• explore a modern day, functioning courtroom and participate in a mock trial.
• experience the Courtroom’s stunning architecture will serve as a view into a different era.
• learn about segregation first hand by hearing tales of how this historic building once functioned.

$6 per person

Miami City Cemetery
Walk amongst some of Miami’s most notable pioneers from Julia Tuttle to Dr. Jackson at the Miami City Cemetery.
Students will:

• engage in turn of the century Pioneer history.
• visit the grave site of the “mother of Miami”, Julia Tuttle.
• learn about the history of our city by exploring the cemetery, and the many people from the various early communities buried there.

$6 per person

For more information, call the Education Department at 305-375-1492 or e-mail: education@historymiami.org.