Memories from the now-landmark Freedom Tower's time as the Ellis Island for Cuban refugees, 1962-1974.

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 ...

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 ...

From serving as the home to Miami’s first newspaper to becoming a vital center of refuge and aid for Cuban immigrants, the Freedom Tower has stood in downtown Miami as a landmark of American history.

From Palm Beach County to Miami-Dade, 11 cities are celebrating their centennials in 2025 and 2026. WLRN News' series "History We Call Home" spotlights the moments, ideas and people that made these ...

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Miami's historic Freedom Tower has reopened as a museum after a major refurbishment to mark its 100th anniversary. The museum chronicles the building's history, including its time as the home of the ...