Join us in person or online for a captivating discussion with Eliot Kleinberg, author of "War in Paradise: World War II in Florida." Discover the history of Florida's role in the war, from U-boat sinkings just off the coast to the establishment of sprawling military bases, and how it reshaped community of South Florida. 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.+
Florida native Eliot Kleinberg, creator of the original "Weird Florida" books, spent nearly a half-century reporting on local news and writing about Florida and Florida history. He produced two history columns and published nine books -- and contributed to several more -- all of them about Florida. Son of longtime journalist Howard Kleinberg, he lectures regularly on Florida topics and runs a blog on better writing called "Something Went Horribly Wrong." www.ekfla.com
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: | Young Adult (12-18) | Adult (19+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Online | In-Person | History |
TAGS: | Online | In-Person | Hybrid Program |
Mon, Mar 10 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
Tue, Mar 11 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
Wed, Mar 12 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
Thu, Mar 13 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
Fri, Mar 14 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
Sat, Mar 15 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
Sun, Mar 16 | Closed |