by RobertBurr | Jul 18, 2017 | history
Often called the third worst disaster in American history, the horrific 1928 Okeechobee hurricane was one of the deadliest tropical cyclones in the recorded history of the North Atlantic basin. In South Florida, at least 2,500 people drowned, while damage was... 
by RobertBurr | Jun 27, 2017 | history
A popular fiddle tune known as the Orange Blossom Special, based on the famous passenger train of the same name, was written by Ervin T. Rouse in 1938. It has been referred to as the fiddle player’s national anthem. In a time when passenger rail transportation... 
by RobertBurr | May 16, 2017 | history
In 1838, the United States Congress granted a township of land in the southern extremity of Florida to noted horticulturist Dr. Henry Perrine and his associates. This land was to be used in experiments aimed at introducing foreign tropical plants and seeds into... 
by RobertBurr | Apr 26, 2017 | history
Broward County was founded on October 1, 1915. It was named for Napoleon Bonaparte Broward, remembered for his campaign to drain the Everglades and turn the vast swamp into “useful land.” It was originally intended to be named Everglades County, but then-Speaker of... 
by RobertBurr | Mar 21, 2017 | history
The little town of Sweetwater, located on the edge of the Everglades along the Tamiami Trail, is known as a place that floods often. Did you know it was Russian midgets that first settled the area? The history of Sweetwater actually began during the Florida land boom... 
by RobertBurr | Feb 18, 2017 | history
We often hear the term “Florida Cracker” used in conversation, but what does it really mean? Historically speaking, Florida cracker refers to colonial-era English and American pioneer settlers and their descendants in pre-American Florida territories. The first of... 
by RobertBurr | Feb 8, 2017 | history, special event
Decorate and Celebrate White Way Lights On Valentine's Day -- National Trust for Historic Preservation's "Heart Bomb" Campaign Join The Celebration Tuesday, February 14th is Valentine’s Day. Mark your calendar to participate in a unique event that celebrates the... 
by RobertBurr | Feb 6, 2017 | history, location
The Cutler Trail, Ingraham Highway and Old Cutler Road The origins of this coastal route predates the building of roads in Dade County, as a trail along the high ridge of South Florida’s coastline, often referred to by pioneer settlers as “The Reef.”... 
by RobertBurr | Feb 6, 2017 | history
February 5 Sunday Meeting The next meeting of the Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade will take place at the usual location at 2:30pm on Sunday, February 5, 2017 Dade Heritage Trust with director Christine Rupp Christine Rupp is the Director of Dade Heritage Trust. She...
