Lectures For Lifelong Learners!

This sweeping overview of Miami’s past covers the pioneer days of the 1880’s to the land boom of the 1920’s (and the subsequent bust of 1926) before heading into modern times. Other significant events include the Cuban immigration and its influence on the area, the events of 1980 (the Mariel boatlift, Haitian immigration, and the McDuffie murder and the ensuing race riots}. Learn how the “Magic City” has grown and evolved into a world class city!