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Beyond Vizcaya

Swapping Stories and Making Memories

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Climate Change + Access: Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes

Climate Change + Access: Feb. 28 Livestream Chat

Climate & Environment

Take A Deep Dive with Evan B. Forde

Climate & Environment

Climate Against Humanity: Livestream Chat

Climate & Environment

uzi baram archaeology and the preservation of heritage communities
Preserving Heritage Communities with Archaeology

Climate & Environment

Ecosystems of Vizcaya

Climate & Environment

Ian Simpkins: Stories of Disaster and Recovery

Climate & Environment

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Beyond Vizcaya S2 Introduction

About

Beyond Vizcaya S1 Introduction

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Share Your Story

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Meet the host Oldine Monestime

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Yadira Capez: The Jaguar Butterfly

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Caroline Lewis: One Bad Hurricane Away

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Lauren Leonardi: Rising Tides

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Andreana Diaz: My Miami Story

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Jeff Guin: Caretakers of Legacy

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Jay Goda: The Golden House

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Gary Bremen: Climate Superheroes

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Emma Thomson: Our Coral Reef

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The Operation Pedro Pan Exhibition

Identity

From Cuba to Miami: Interview with Director Carmen Valdivia

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Coconut Grove’s first black churches

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Settling into early Coconut Grove

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The American Dream: E.W.F. Stirrup

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4Ward Miami

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Funded by the Knight Foundation

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Blacksmithing Today

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Eustace Edgecombe and Family

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My Daddy Made The Sidewalks

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In The Gardens

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Times of Pirates

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Traveling For Work

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The Bahamian Work Force

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Caribbean Migration

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Oldine Monestime

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From Haiti to Miami

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The First Superintendent

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Rebecca Peterson

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State Senator Shevrin Jones

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The Tequesta

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Vizcaya Construction

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Rebecca Peterson

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The Great Freeze

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About Beyond Vizcaya

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What’s Your Story?

We’re partnering with HistoryMiami‘s Miami Stories project to archive and share your stories of migration, labor and culture and identity. We welcome written stories between 500-1,000 words and video stories under 5 minutes about life in Miami. We encourage storytellers to submit a photo with their written story. To submit a written story, complete the Miami Stories Submission Form. To submit a video story, click on the video story link.

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Did you know you can have your wedding reception i Did you know you can have your wedding reception inside Vizcaya’s Main House? Check out this classic example with the checkered dance floor, long tables and elevated floral designs. Stunning!

While Vizcaya’s waterfront gardens are the popular choice for a #VizcayaWedding, the Main House makes for a stunning, weather-proof option.

Where on the estate would you have your reception? In the gardens? On the Garden Mound? Or on the waterfront terrace? Maybe even inside the Main House?

Share your thoughts in the comments.

📷: @‌Laviestudiosweddings

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¿Sabías que puedes tener la recepción de tu boda dentro de la Casa Principal de Vizcaya? ¡Mira este ejemplo clásico con la pista de baile a cuadros, mesas largas y diseños florales elevados! ¡Que belleza!

Aunque los jardines frente al mar son la opción más popular para una boda en Vizcaya, la Casa Principal ofrece una opción hermosa que también está protegida contra el clima.

¿Dónde te gustaría tener la recepción en la propiedad?

¿En los jardines? ¿En la Colina de los Jardines? ¿O en la terraza frente al mar? Tal vez incluso dentro de la casa principal. ¡Comparte tus pensamientos en los comentarios!

#weddinggoals #bridetrends #luxeweddings #imgettingmarried #luxuryweddings #weddingplanningtime #weddinghour #weregettingmarried #coolwedding #soontobemrs #weddingvenues #bridalinspo #justengaged💍 #weddinginsporation #insideweddings #weddingmoments #weddingplans #gettinghitched
Do you recognize the Pisani gate? This stunning st Do you recognize the Pisani gate? This stunning structure is one of the many gems waiting to be discovered inside the Main House at Vizcaya.

The Pisani gate hails all the way from the Palazzo Pisani a Santo Stefano in Venice, the home of a prominent diplomat named Alvise Pisani. It was likely installed in the 18th century by the talented architect Girolamo Frigimelica and was originally located at the top of the main stairways, opening onto the palace's grand ballroom.

But wait, it gets even better! James Deering, Vizcaya's original owner, got his hands on this incredible architectural element when he acquired it from Eugene Glaenzer, a bigwig at Jacques Seligmann & Co., Inc. - an art dealer and gallery specializing in decorative art and antiques.

For more fun facts like this, make sure to take a guided tour on your next visit to Vizcaya.

Now let’s see who was paying attention … can you find the Pisani gate in the East Loggia or the Enclosed Loggia? Leave your guess in the comments.

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¿Reconoces la puerta Pisani? Esta impresionante estructura es una de las muchas bellezas que puede descubrir en la Casa Principal de Vizcaya.

La puerta Pisani proviene del Palazzo Pisani a Santo Stefano en Venecia, el hogar de un destacado diplomático llamado Alvise Pisani. Probablemente fue instalado en el siglo XVIII por el talentoso arquitecto Girolamo Frigimelica y originalmente estaba ubicado en la parte superior de las escaleras principales, que se abrían al gran salón de baile del palacio.

Para más datos divertidos como este, asegúrese de realizar una visita guiada en su próxima visita a Vizcaya.

Ahora veamos quién estaba prestando atención... ¿puedes encontrar la puerta Pisani en la Logia Este o en la Logia Cerrada? 

#historicalsite #historicalhomes #historicplaces #oldhousecharm #architecturedetail #stonewalls #gildedagemansions #historicsite #historichouse #historicbuildings #classicalarchitecture #architecturepicture #architectu
Here’s a sneak peek inside the opening night of Here’s a sneak peek inside the opening night of “Through the Storm: Women Walking in Greatness,” which honored the work of Black Archives founder Dr. Dorothy Jenkins Fields.

This thought-provoking piece blends together poetry and song, in both the gospel and operatic styles, to tell the story of Dr. Fields’ life and work, preserving the history of Miami’s Black community.

Two performances remain! On March 29, we’ll hear the story of Betty Mae Tiger Jumper, the first and only female chairperson of the Seminole Tribe. On April 5, the show celebrates the legacy of arts advocate Sandrell Rivers.

Don’t miss the perfect way to celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth! TICKETS | $15-20, vizcaya.org/storm

“Through the Storm” comes together in partnership with HuedSongs, Vizcaya and IlluminArts. 

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Vamos a repasar la noche de apertura de "Through the Storm: Women Walking in Greatness", una presentación que honró el trabajo de la fundadora de Black Archives, la Dra. Dorothy Jenkins Fields.

Esta producción combina poesía y cancion, tanto en estilo góspel como operístico, para contar la historia de la vida y el trabajo de Dr. Fields, quien ha preservado la historia de la comunidad negra de Miami.

¡Quedan dos funciones! El 29 de marzo, escucharemos la historia de Betty Mae Tiger Jumper, la primera y única mujer presidenta de la Tribu Seminole. El 5 de abril, el espectáculo celebra el legado de la conocida defensora de las artes, Sandrell Rivers.

¡No te pierdas la manera perfecta de celebrar el #MesDeLaHistoriaDeLaMujer! ENTRADAS | $15-20, Vizcaya.org/storm

“Through the Storm” es possible gracias a la union entre HuedSongs, Vizcaya y IlluminAts
In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re proud to In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re proud to introduce you to Cecelia Adair. (SWIPE)

She was the Head Housekeeper at Vizcaya when it served as the winter home of James Deering. Her care and attention to detail did not go unnoticed. 
She was Mr. Deering’s highest-paid employee and occupied the largest living quarter at Vizcaya, which currently serves as offices for five museum staff members. 
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En honor al Mes Nacional de la Historia de la Mujer, nos enorgullece presentarles a Cecelia Adair. 

Elle trabajo como la Ama de Casa Principal en Vizcaya cuando era el hogar de invierno de James Deering. Su cuidado y atención al detalle no fue ignorado.
Cecelia la empleada mejor pagada del Sr. Deering y ocupaba las habitaciones más grandes de Vizcaya, que actualmente sirve como oficinas administrativas para cinco empleados del museo.

#getitgirl #girlpower #womenshistory #archives #herstory #womenrule #womensherstorymonth #inspirewomen #granddesigns #classicarchitecture #historicalhomes #historichome #historichouses #oldhousecharm #oldhomes #italianate #archways #architecturalhistory

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