{"id":16802,"date":"2018-08-11T07:42:49","date_gmt":"2018-08-11T14:42:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/?p=16802"},"modified":"2018-08-11T08:57:25","modified_gmt":"2018-08-11T15:57:25","slug":"miami-dades-oldest-schools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/miami-dades-oldest-schools\/","title":{"rendered":"MIAMI DADE\u2019S OLDEST SCHOOLS"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/a>

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Dade Heritage Trust, Miami\u2019s largest historic preservation organization recently opened a new exhibit, Kickin\u2019 It Old School which focuses on Miami-Dade\u2019s oldest educational institutions.\u00a0 <\/span>The exhibit is housed in the organization\u2019s lovely, historic headquarters building which was the original office of Miami\u2019s first physician, Dr. James M. Jackson.\u00a0 <\/span>Featuring charming historic images and artifacts, text and informative quotes, the exhibit presents a look at the diversity of schools in early, yet rapidly evolving, Miami.\u00a0 <\/span>According to Dade Heritage Trust Executive Director, Christine Rupp, the exhibit provides a wonderful and informative example of why symbols of Miami\u2019s history should be saved.\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cThese remaining buildings help tell the story of our community and provide opportunities for all Miamians, to engage in a shared history\u201d.<\/p>\n

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The exhibit, which runs through April 2019, was curated by Donna Shelley and designed by Little Gables Group.\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cDeveloping the content for Kickin\u2019 It Old School was no small task. The sheer number of schools in the county\u2019s early decades was quite the revelation. From rough-hewn one-room schoolhouses built by families to substantial masonry-constructed beauties designed by prominent architects, the community\u2019s dedication to educating its children took form and substance. This exhibit of exploration and discovery is designed for school groups and adults alike,\u201d stated Shelley.<\/p>\n

Dade Heritage Trust, founded in 1972 is focused on preserving Miami-Dade County\u2019s architectural, environmen tal and cultural heritage through education and advocacy.\u00a0 <\/span>The organization presents changing exhibits at their office gallery spaces that assist in furthering their mission.\u00a0 <\/span>The headquarters building also serves as an official heritage tourism center and is located at 190 SE 12 Terrace in the Brickell neighborhood, and is open seven days a week.\u00a0 <\/span>For information, please visit or call 305-358-9572.<\/p>\n\n\t\t