The University of Miami's Coral Gables Campus is a treasure trove of architecture, history, and natural beauty. In celebration of the centennial anniversary of UM charter, we will visit the best of the old and new and look ahead into the future. For more information and reservations: https://bikewalkcoralgables.org/events
Join Dade Heritage Trust's beloved Baker in Residence, Lucia Meneses, for a fun and flavorful morning at the next Baking in Historic Places workshop! Participants will make, bake—and take home—a delicious one-bowl mango bread, all while enjoying the historic charm of the Scottish Rite Temple, Miami’s first Art Deco building. Located in the Lummus Park...
Join our tour guide, former Mayor Don Slesnick, on this leisurely walk to celebrate the 100-year history of the downtown hub of Coral Gables where some of the iconic historical buildings still exist. For more information and reservations: https://bikewalkcoralgables.org/events
Departs from Dade Heritage Trust – 190 SE 12 Terrace, Miami, FL 33131 In celebration of the 2025 Royal Poinciana Festival, join Dade Heritage Trust and the Tropical Flowering Tree Society for this lovely walk to the City of Miami's Simpson Park and historic South Miami Avenue, lined with Miami's signature Royal Poinciana trees. You'll...
We will celebrate the birthday of our city’s founder, George Merrick by touring the city’s birthplace and namesake as part of the city’s centennial celebration. Our ride will highlight the Merrick family history in Coral Gables. <p data-pm-slice="1 1
Satisfy your thirst for adventure on a cool ride led by Commissioner Rhonda Anderson around some of Coral Gables’ most beautiful liquid assets. We will see the waterway and other important water features including the historic Venetian Pool and the majestic De Soto Fountain. Presented in partnership with the City of Coral Gables. This tour...
Enjoy a leisurely ride down some of Gables’ shadiest streets, many of which are lined by trees planted by George Merrick 100 years ago! On this tour, guided by a local expert, you will learn about the lush treescape that makes Coral Gables the “City Beautiful”. <p data-pm-slice="1 1
Books & Books presents an evening with James Dougherty and Chuck Bohl discussing The Art of the New Urbanism, Volume 1: (1980 - 2010) (Wiley, $59.95). This event is presented in partnership with Dade Heritage Trust. ***Please note: This event will take place at the Books & Books in Coral Gables at 265 Aragon Ave. Tickets...
Our tour guide, former City Commissioner Ralph Cabrera, will take us to see the grand entrances that were part of George Merrick’s masterplan 100 years ago to impress City visitors. Visit those magnificent gateways and learn some fun facts about local history and architecture, including the political connections Merrick had to the construction of the...
Phineas Paist (1873-1937) was the supervising architect for the Coral Gables Corporation during the founding of the City 100-years ago. His buildings include City Hall, the Venetian Pool, the Colonnade Building, and the San Sebastian Apartment Hotel. His work is part of the glue that holds the image of Coral Gables together. <p data-pm-slice="1 1
