Miami History

Paul George at Cocoplovis Mansion on Brickell Ave in 1988

Miami’s Walking Encyclopedia

One of the most common requests from our members is to hear the story of how Dr. Paul George became a Florida historian. In particular, people want to know how…


Flagler Street looking East in 1900s

The Decades: 1900 – 1909

The fourth episode features the first decade of the twentieth century in Miami and southeast Florida. The turn of the century represented a time of development and moderate growth. Miami…


The Lobby in 1896

The Decades: 1890 – 1899

The third episode of the Miami History Channel will provide the story of the people and events that led to the incorporation of the City of Miami in the middle…


Tequestas in Everglades

The Decades: 8000BC – 1849AD

The first episode of the Miami History Channel will share the story of Miami’s earliest inhabitants. Due to recent archaeological findings, it has been determined that Miami’s history dates back…