Stiltsville & Key Biscayne Sunset Cruise

@ Join HistoryMiami Museum’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul George, as he recounts the history of Biscayne Bay. Discover the storied past of Stiltsville, a series of colorful wooden houses built on the flats of the bay and located inside Biscayne National Park. Known in the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s as a playground for the wealthy and well-connected, Stiltsville was once home to the now infamous Crawfish Eddies and Bikini Club. Learn how this once vivacious community on stilts dwindled down to the seven houses that remain today. Dr. George will narrate and share stories of nefarious gangsters, stunning graffiti, and fabulous parties while guests cruise past the Cape Florida Lighthouse, Key Biscayne, and the City of Miami. Today, Biscayne National Park and the Stiltsville Trust work together to support the preservation of the remaining Stiltsville houses so that future generations can experience its unique history. Water and soda service is included in the ticket price. Additional light snacks and drinks are available for purchase from Island Queen Cruises. Register Featured Speaker: Paul S. George, Ph.D. Resident Historian For over three decades, HistoryMiami Museum’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S. George has toured his way to local, national, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. Through walking, coach, and boat tour experiences, Dr. George has welcomed tour participants on a memorable journey of South Florida through its historic neighborhoods, landmarks, and sites. As a Miami native, author, and former college professor, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique. 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 Please plan on arriving to Bayside Marketplace between 5:15 pm and 5:45 pm for check-in. The tour may begin any time after 6:00 pm, so please be on time as Miami’s traffic may be unpredictable. Once the boat has left the dock, it will be unable to return for late tour participants. We suggest bringing water and wearing sun protection. Water and soda service will be provided onboard by Island Queen Cruises. Additional light snacks and drinks are available to purchase from Island Queen Cruises. Wayfinding We will be boarding a vessel from the Island Queen fleet, which will be docked at the marina at Bayside Marketplace. The Island Queen Cruises dock is located inside Bayside Marketplace through the main entrance. Walk past the flags and straight towards the back by the marina. Parking & Public Transit Parking at Bayside Marketplace: There is parking at the Bayside Marketplace parking garage between NE 4th and 5th streets. Alternate Parking: Metered parking is also available in the median on Biscayne Blvd. or in n...