Little Haiti History and Culture Walk

@ Vin jwen nou! Come join us! Celebrate Haitian Heritage Month as you learn about the Haitian diaspora experience with our City Tours Guide Cidelca, through the important neighborhood of Little Haiti. The area is home to one of the largest Haitian populations in the United States and bustles with Haitian-owned businesses, creole cooking and unique art – creating one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in Miami. Visit the Little Haiti Cultural Center’s art galleries and Caribbean Marketplace while enjoying the rhythms and aromas of this community. Ticket includes complimentary family pass to HistoryMiami Museum. Member Rate: $25, Non-Member Rate: $35 Register Featured Speakers: Jean Dondy Cidelca Multicultural Tourism Ambassador and City Tours Guide Jean Dondy Cidelca holds a Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture (MLA) from Florida International University. He is certified by the Secretary of the Interior’s Office of Environmental Planning & Historic Preservation as an Architect, Historic Architect, Architectural Historian, and Historian.  In 2016, Cidelca began leading professional tours in Miami, emphasizing the city’s neighborhoods through historical, cultural, and architectural perspectives. Two years later, he founded Tap Tap Tours & Transportation, LLC, where he serves as the Multicultural Tourism Ambassador. The company aims to educate people about their heritage and introduce them to diverse cultural practices, with the goal of giving back to the community.  From 2018 to the present, Cidelca has been the principal lead of the Little Haiti Community Engagement Project with The Association for Preservation Technology (APT). His leadership in surveying historical residential archetypes and documenting their eligibility for designation as a historic district by the National Historical Society (NHS) under the National Historic Preservation Act has been recognized. His implementation of sustainability methods in the built environment earned him the Presidential Citation Award. In addition to his work with APT, Cidelca collaborates with various local organizations, including public, private, non-profit, and educational institutions, designing Museum Exhibition Plans, presenting Arc Delight Architectural Lectures, and curating Tropical Art Fairs.  Cidelca’s role as a Multicultural Tourism Ambassador has been featured in numerous media outlets, including The New York Times, CBS News Miami, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, Miami Times, Becon TV, Caplin News, La Prensa Grafica, and BBC News Mundo.  Additional Information Please see below for additional information regarding the tour. For further assistance, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@historymiami.org. Helpful Tips We recommend bringing a water bottle, wearing light clothing, and comfortable shoes for walking. Additional considerations may include: bringing an umbrella and wearing sun protection. Wayfinding Please meet Museu...