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Coral Gables Founders: The Merricks, Their Early Years
Presented by the Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade Historical Society
Saturday, June 13
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Pinecrest Branch
Meeting Room, Pinecrest Virtual Programs RoomJoanne Meagher of the Merrick House brings to life the family behind Coral Gables. They were remarkably forward-thinking and yet stepped back when they arrived from Massachusetts in 1899. Expect favorite characters (not all human!) and fun historical tidbits. A Zoom link will be sent to registrants within 24 hours. For more information, call 305-668-4571 or email booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+
About Joanne Meagher:
When not leading tours at the Coral Gables Merrick House, Joanne Meagher is volunteering at Pelican Harbor Seabird Station (animal rescue/rehab center), Coconut Grove Crisis Food Pantry, The Miami Villagers (saving historic places) and the Coral Gables Garden Club. She sings jazz, classical rep and rock in several groups, rings handbells, and scouts her neighborhood for trash furniture that she can refresh and revive. She calls this current favorite endeavor Re-Find Furniture.
Her most mind-stretching activity: Ringing tower bells at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral.
Her most beyond-comfort-zone activity: Singing in her husband’s rock band and most recently playing Marilyn Monroe ("Happy Birthday, Mr. President") for a birthday party.
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: | Online | In-Person | History |
TAGS: | Online | In-Person | Hybrid Program |
Pinecrest Branch
| Mon, May 11 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, May 12 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, May 13 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, May 14 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
| Fri, May 15 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, May 16 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, May 17 | Closed |
Pinecrest, FL 33156