John Bachay

Miami Historian
Lecture Topics: Arts & Entertainment, Fine Arts
Expertise: Miami History & Architecture
Available for in-person lectures in: South Florida
Available via Zoom?: Yes
To book John, e-mail: dan@primetimepresenters.com, or fill out this form here.

John Bachay is a local historian and city guide with years of experience in historic preservation organizations. He has been a board member and officer for the Miami Design and Preservation League in Miami Beach. In addition, he was a past board member and guide for the Biscayne Mimo Association in Miami, as well as a past board member of the Miami Shores Village Historic Preservation Board. He is currently the archivist at Brockway Memorial Library in Miami Shores and a city guide for HistoryMiami.

This was incredibly interesting & his communication was excellent. Can’t thank you enough for offering this – remarkable & quite an education – bits of advice we can all use day to day.

Parker Life Senior Living Attendee

I could have listened to him for at least another hour. It was a fascinating presentation!

Parker Life Senior Living Attendee

Speaker was great! Presentation thoughtfully included enough time at the end for questions, which enhanced the presentation with additional information. Thank you for thinking of such an intriguing topic in the series!

Parker Life Senior Living Attendee

This was one of the best programs you have had. I think you said programs are not taped, but I think you would have given this one a A+++.

Parker Life Senior Living Attendee

I can’t give enough stars. This was wonderful and the questions were thoughtful and answered with the grace and ease of a wonderful presenter.

Parker Life Senior Living attendee after Mark’s “Let’s Put On A Show” lecture

I thought this program was very interesting. I enjoy my local theater and never knew or even imagined all the ins and outs of putting on a show. I would definitely be interested in any other program by this presenter.”

Parker Life Senior Living attendee after Mark’s “Let’s Put On A Show” lecture

“James Calaski’s lecture on national, regional, and hyper-local history was professional and highly informative. Our patrons were incredibly engaged, the delivery was well-paced and articulate… We’ll be having him back!”

Brianne Colombo
Director
Glen Rock, NJ Public Library

“Your knowledge of the German American Bund and their history is second to none… Your expertise, both from a historical and research perspective and also in the field, enabled us to capture phenomenal footage for our project… thank you for appearing in our film.”

Annette Baumeister
Documentary Film Director ('The American Führer')

“James Calaski’s gifts as a historian, coupled with his innate skills as a police detective, bring a unique perspective to his work. He is thorough in his research, always going to those places where the facts lead. All that, plus Jim’s personable style and good sense of humor make him an ideal presenter for any group event.”

Arnie Bernstein
Author of 'Swastika Nation: Fritz Kuhn and the Rise and Fall of the German-American Bund'

FANTASTIC !!! She is an incredible lecturer. Only wish more time could have been spent on each segment of her presentation. Left me wishing for more. The blend of history and literature was so interesting and informative.

Parker Life Senior Living Attendee after Myra’s American Dreams: The Immigrant Experience In US Literature lecture
Lectures
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The History And Architecture Of The Art Deco District In Miami Beach

A presentation on the history of the “billion dollar beach,” the architectural elements of tropical and nautical art deco, and the fight for historic designation of the iconic historic district.

Mimo Architecture In South Florida

A lecture on the Miami Modern (“MiMo”) architecture of the 1950’s. Includes discussion of the unique stylistic features of the mid-century resorts, apartment buildings and motels found in Miami Beach and Miami’s upper east side.

Miami’s History

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!

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