City Tour—Annual Miami City Cemetery Walking Tour

About this event

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Connect with the past on a walking tour of the Miami City Cemetery with Museum of Miami’s Coordinator of Education Programs and Community Engagement, Ingrid E. Argueta, and its Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George. Founded in 1897, just a year after the city’s incorporation, this historic graveyard is a monument to so many of the people who helped shape the early history of the Magic City. Hear stories of notable Miami residents, including civil rights leader Reverend Theodore Gibson, “Mother of Miami” Julia Tuttle, and Bernard Mackey of the Ink Spots Quartet. View the final resting place of Carrie B. Miller, whose body was encased in cement to preserve her sleeping form.

All are welcome to come as you are or in costume!

Presented in partnership with Florida Public Archaeology Network.

Members: $25, Non-Members: $35, Children 14 & Under: $15

Register Featured Speakers:

Paul S. George, Ph.D.

Resident Historian

For over three decades, Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S. George has toured his way to local, national, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. Through walking, coach, and boat tour experiences, Dr. George has welcomed tour participants on a memorable journey of South Florida through its historic neighborhoods, landmarks, and sites. As a Miami native, author, and former college professor, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique.

Ingrid E. Argueta

Coordinator of Education Programs and Community Engagement

Ingrid E. Argueta was born in Guatemala and immigrated to Miami when she was 7 years old. Although not a native Miamian, she is a 305-er at heart. Ingrid has remained true to her indigenous roots and is passionate about Native American history and culture. She is best known for her eco-history tours of Miami’s historic sites, neighborhoods, and waterways. Ingrid currently serves as Museum of Miami’s Coordinator of Education Programs and Community Engagement and has been with the museum for over 10 years.

Additional Information

Please see below for additional information regarding the tour. For further assistance, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@museumofmiami.org .

Helpful Tips

We recommend bringing a water bottle, wearing light clothing, bug spray, and comfortable shoes for walking. Please bring a flashlight, as the cemetery will be dark after sunset. Restrooms are available onsite at the cemetery. All are welcome to come as you are or in costume!

Wayfinding

Upon arrival to the Miami City Cemetery, please check-in with Museum staff. The check-in table will be located near the Belcher crypt. Please enter the cemetery through the entrance on NE 2nd Avenue.

Parking

There is limited parking available inside the cemetery along the driveway. If you prefer to park outside of the cemetery, there is a lot just north of the cemetery, across the street from