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Steve Pearson, the former Director of UM's Gifford Arboretum and former President of the Flowering Tree Society, discusses the history of June's Royal Poinciana Festival. Join us in person or online via Zoom. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the program. For more information contact 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
This Poinciana Symposium includes information about the history of the Royal Poinciana in South Florida; its use by early settlers and today; and its celebration. Now in its 87th edition, the annual Royal Poinciana Fiesta is South Florida's oldest, continuing festival. Mr. Pearson will also discuss the origin of the Poinciana; its botanical and horticultural aspects; and the inspiration it has provided in art, music and poetry. This program is presented in conjunction with the 2024 Royal Poinciana Fiesta, now sponsored by the Tropical Flowering Tree Society. Free Poinciana seedlings will be available (while supplies last), including some from yellow flowering Poinciana trees.
About Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade
The Miami Pioneers is Dade County's legacy historical organization, originally founded in 1936 by prominent settlers and business leaders who arrived in Miami in the pioneer era before the year 1900. The Natives of Dade was incorporated in 1986 by a group of local history enthusiasts born in Dade County. The groups merged on July 8, 2002.
AGE GROUP: | Adult (19+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Performances & Presentations | In-Person | History |
TAGS: | Online | In-Person | Environmental Science | Cultural Events |