Mary Brickell Foundation Will Launch 50-Event Tribute
The 39-day celebration of the city pioneer begins January 13, 2027.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Cultural
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Miami residents and history buffs can honor Mary Brickell through a 50-event calendar spanning 39 days. The Mary Brickell Foundation will release the full event schedule publicly on October 19, 2026.
Why it matters
The foundation aims to boost local recognition of Mary Brickell and educate South Florida students about her foundational role in Miami history. The project marks a significant effort to solidify her legacy through institutional partnerships.
The commemorative calendar includes 50 events over 39 days, featuring 6 walking tours and 23 presentations. The foundation is also producing a 27-by-39-inch collector's poster to accompany the observance.
The players
Mary Brickell Foundation
A 501c3 organization dedicated to advocating for the recognition of Mary Brickell.
The details
Events will take place at institutions including FIU, MDC, and local Miami-Dade County libraries. The foundation plans to distribute the calendar digitally online and via physical copies throughout Dade County. This initiative will culminate in an annual weekend festival starting in 2028 at the 2.3-acre Mary Brickell Park.
Timeline
October 19, 2026: Public release of the Mary Brickell event calendar.
January 13, 2027: Commencement of 39-day observance with a remembrance ceremony.
February 20, 2027: Conclusion of observance period and look-a-like contest.
February 20, 2028: Inaugural date of the foundation's annual weekend festival.
Beyond the 305
This month-long observance extends the local tradition of honoring Miami's founders, similar to the legacy of the Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade annual gatherings. It marks a shift toward sustained, multi-week educational programming rather than single-day commemorative events.
Residents can access the event schedule starting October 19, 2026, to plan visits to presentations at local libraries and universities. Those interested in local history should keep an eye on the 2.3-acre Mary Brickell Park for the festival kickoff scheduled for 2028.
The takeaway
The foundation is seeking to deepen public knowledge of city history through this extensive 39-day program. Mark your calendar for the October 19 release to see if your local branch of the Miami-Dade County library will host a presentation.
What happens next
The public event calendar will be released on October 19, 2026, followed by the commencement of the remembrance ceremony on January 13, 2027.
Further reading
Find more on our city's heritage and arts in the Cultural section.
More information
View the digital schedule once available at the Foundation website for digital calendar release.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Miami's Community News.
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