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Sixteenth Annual Miami International Map Fair
"The Super Bowl of mapdom." - Miami Today
Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31, 2010
10 am to 5 pm
Friday, January 29
| 7:45 - 8:45 pm |
Cocktail Reception at the Mayfair Hotel & Spa |
| 8:45 - 10:45 pm |
Dinner with other map enthusiasts at the Mayfair Hotel & Spa
Reservations and payment for cocktails and dinner must be received by January 18, 2010. |
Saturday, January 30
| 10 am-5 pm |
Pre-Registered Participants Check-In
Map Fair Opens & Expert Opinion All Day
Participants are encouraged to bring any one map from
their own collection for which an expert opinion is desired.
(No written appraisals of value will be given on site). |
| 11 am-12 pm |
Lecture— “27 Years of Collecting Florida Maps” by
J. Thomas Touchton, President, Witt-Touchton Company LLC and map collector, Tampa, Florida
Lecture will be held in the auditorium of the Miami-Dade Public Library, just a few steps from the museum entrance. |
| 11:30 am-2 pm |
Lunch on the Plaza
Registration fee includes box lunch and beverage from
kiosk outside the museum on the plaza. Exchange voucher
for lunch.
In the event of rain, lunch will be served in the Upper Gallery on the third floor of the museum. |
| 3:30-4:30 pm |
Keynote Address—“Map Collecting Royal-Style: King George III and his Geographical Collections” by Peter Barber,
Head of Map Collections, Map Library, British Library, London, England
Keynote Address will be held in the auditorium of the Miami-Dade Public Library, just a few steps from the museum entrance. |
| 5-6:30 pm |
Cocktail Reception
Registered participants and dealers end the day with drinks and hors d’ouevres in the Sculpture Court of the plaza
outside of the museum’s front door.
In the event of rain, the reception will take place in the Upper Gallery on the third floor of the museum. |
| 6:30 pm |
Adjourn
Dinner on your own. A restaurant guide is provided in your Map Fair bag. |
Sunday, January 31
| 10 am-5 pm |
Map Fair Opens & Expert Opinion All Day |
| 11:30 am-2 pm |
Lunch on the Plaza
Registration fee includes box lunch and beverage from
kiosk outside the museum on the plaza. Exchange voucher
for lunch.
In the event of rain, lunch will be served in the Upper Gallery on the third floor of the museum. |
| 2-3 pm |
Lecture—“Miami: Coming Full Circle, 2400 Years of History" by Dr. Paul George, historian and author, Miami, Florida
Lecture will be held at the auditorium of the Miami-Dade Public Library, just a few steps from the museum entrance. |
| 5 pm |
Adjourn
Dinner on your own. A restaurant guide is provided in your Map Fair bag. |
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Location
Miami International Map Fair events (except as noted) take place at the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, (101 West Flagler St) located in Downtown Miami at the Miami-Dade Cultural Center. The museum is centrally located in the city and on Miami’s Metrorail and Metromover lines at Government Center Station. Parking is available across the street from
the museum at the Miami-Dade Cultural Center Garage, 50 N.W. 2nd Avenue. The covered walkway from the garage takes you directly to the Plaza of the Miami-Dade Cultural Center.
Registration Package
Registration as a participant includes all events and program sessions, unless expressly indicated. The registration fee for participants is $75 per person ($65 for Historical Museum members). Participant registration will be confirmed in writing.
Transportation and Lodging
Participants should arrange their own transportation and lodging. The Historical Museum is a
15 minute drive from Miami International Airport. Transportation by taxicab to the museum may be obtained on the Ground Transportation level of the airport. We urge you to make your hotel reservations as soon as possible.
Hotel Offering Special Map Fair Rates
The following hotels are ready to assist you in making your reservations. The rate listed below is before taxes (13%). Mention you are attending the Miami International Map Fair to obtain the preferred rate.
Mayfair Hotel & Spa
3000 Florida Avenue
Miami, Florida 33133
Phone: 305-441-0000 Fax: 305-441-1647
e-mail: roomreserve@mayfairhotelandspa.com
website: www.Mayfairhotelandspa.com
Single or Double $239 or $249
Includes breakfast
15 minute drive to the museum
Reservations must be made by January 8, 2010
Limited Availability
OR
Hampton Inn Coconut Grove
2800 SW 28th Terrace
Miami, Florida 33133
Phone: 305-921-3392 Fax: 305-443-6127
e-mail:janessa.diaz@hilton.com
website: www.hamptoninncoconutgrove.com
Single or Double $159
Includes breakfast and free parking
15 minute drive to the museum, 10 minutes via Metrorail
Reservations must be made by January 8, 2010
Limited Availability
OR
Courtyard Marriott Hotel
200 S.E. 2nd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33129
Phone: 800-228-9290 Fax: 305-374-5897
e-mail: andreia.carroll@dimdev.com
Single or Double $229
Upon check-in, you must request breakfast voucher
for special $10 rate
On Metromover Line or short walk to museum
Reservations must be made by December 27, 2009
Travel Agent
Kendale Lakes Travel
11120 N. Kendall Drive, Suite 203
Miami, FL 33176
1-800-477-0995 or 305-385-3191 Email: kendalelakestravel@fdn.com
For more information about the Miami area, contact:
Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2700
Miami, Florida 33131
305.539.3000
Questions?
Call Map Fair Manager Marcia Kanner at 305.375.1492
or e-mail m.kanner@hmsf.org. For information visit www.hmsf.org.
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