MIAMI — Peering at artifacts from an era of mass immigration into South Florida, Miriam Castro recalls snapshots from her own journey as an exiled young girl. Castro was just 9 in August 1961 when she ...

Historical memory and preservation are the cornerstones of the two-year, $25 million restoration of the 100-year-old Freedom Tower on Biscayne Boulevard. The project included extensive structural ...

MIAMI (AP) — For decades, its powerful lighthouse illuminated Miami’s Biscayne Bay, and during the height of the Cold War, what was known as the Freedom Tower stood as a beacon of hope for hundreds of ...

The Freedom Tower has remained a touchstone for Cuban exiles. The tower is often the site of anti-Castro demonstrations In 2003, thousands entered the tower to pay final respects to famed Cuban singer ...

As part of its 100th year anniversary, the renovated Freedom Tower will reopen to the general public as a museum on Oct. 15. The tower has undergone a two-year, $25 million rehab. Photo by Matias J.

The Freedom Tower is no stranger to the displaced, destitute, or fearful. During the ’60s and ’70s, the stately Biscayne Boulevard landmark served as a refugee assistance center. Now it stands as a ...

Passover is among the observances most central to Jewish life. It commemorates the Exodus from Egypt more than 3,000 years ago, when the Israelites were liberated from slavery and began their journey ...

Hundreds of antique items — a wedding dress, a bag of marbles, guayaberas, a stuffed toy, a record player, a postcard, treasured photos, and a crucifix — are on display in collections that make up the ...