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ORAL HISTORY service
About the Program:
The Greater Miami Bureau of Time of Tourism is proud to offer a filmed oral history service for residents 90 years old or older. You can visit us or we will come to you, conduct a filmed oral history, and provide you with a digital file of the recording. This initiative aims to preserve the rich histories and personal stories of Miami’s Old-Head residents for future generation.
Digital Archive
About the Program:
Digital Archive
The Bureau is actively building a free, publicly accessible digital archive focused on Miami’s overlooked and endangered histories. This archive includes scanned documents, photographs, oral histories, maps, and community-submitted materials. It is designed to grow over time and serve as a vital resource for educators, researchers, and the general public.
For dade county residents
The Greater Miami Bureau of Time of Tourism is proud to offer a filmed oral history service for residents 90 years old or older. You can visit us or we will come to you, conduct a filmed oral history, and provide you with a digital file of the recording. This initiative aims to preserve the rich histories and personal stories of Miami’s Old-Head residents for future generation.
FAMILY ALBUM DIGITIZATION
About the Program:
The Greater Miami Bureau of Time of Tourism offers a service to digitize family photo albums for residents of Miami. Our team will work with you to schedule an appointment to digitize your precious memories, ensuring they are preserved for your family’s future generation.
Historic research laboratory
About the Program:
Historic Research Library
The Bureau maintains a growing historic research library featuring over 800 books, rare materials, and local publications focused on Miami and South Florida. This library supports our public programming, research initiatives, and digital storytelling efforts. Scholars, educators, and artists are welcome to request access for on-site research.
miami history hotline
About the Program:
The Miami History Hotline is a free public service offering quick, research-backed answers to questions about Miami’s past. Whether you're a journalist, student, neighbor, or tourist, the hotline connects you directly to a local historian for guidance. It serves as a bridge between academic research and public curiosity.
Historic Site Interpretation
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Historic Site Commemoration and Interpretation
We identify, document, and commemorate under-recognized historic sites across Miami through signage, digital storytelling, and community-based research. Our interpretive work includes the creation of digital plaques, projection installations, and interactive QR code campaigns. These efforts aim to honor the past while activating public space in thoughtful, accessible ways.