11.04.2024

A “Sunday in October” was a perfect day of stewardship and recognition. A landmark home played host.

In the spirit of generosity and gratitude, the Board of Directors of the Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables invited friends and benefactors of the George Giving Society to enjoy an afternoon of champagne, celebration, and conversation.

06.28.2024

Fourth Annual Founder’s Day Ceremony in Coral Gables held on June 3 2024

At this 4th annual Founder’s Day tribute, sponsored by the Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables, and hosted by the Merrick House Governing Board, guests and dignitaries were reminded of one of the primary sources of Merrick’s vision — the 1832 book by American novelist Washington Irving,

06.25.2024

2024 Docomomo US National Symposium. It was a big deal, actually a very big deal.

The symposium brought attendees from around the U.S. to experience “one of the country’s richest collections of mid-century and postmodern architecture.”

12.17.2016

Annual Meeting & Birthday Celebration “Let'm Eat Cake” November 2, 2016

Join the Historic Preservation Association for its annual meeting and social. French fare and wine to celebrate Marie Antoinette's birthday.

French was the theme this year for friends of the Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables

Cheers to French inspired architecture, themed villages, historic preservation, and great gatherings— “merci beaucoup mon ami”. Happy New Year 2016!

12.16.2016

Since 1991…HPACG celebrates its 25th Anniversary… this year 2016

2016 marks the silver and gold anniversaries of local and national “preservation” organizations.
*HPACG celebrates its 25th Anniversary; AND
*The National Historic Preservation Act celebrates its 50th Anniversary!

12.14.2016

GIVE MIAMI DAY. NOVEMBER 17, 2016. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Be part of the most exciting annual giving event in South Florida!

12.10.2016

Historic preservation is magical among the painted ladies of the Miami River

“Historic Preservation is magical,” observed Avra Jain at a recent gathering of the Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables [HPACG]. Two special ladies and local preservationists Arva Parks and Avra Jain partnered for a private guided tour and talk about “why old places matter” at the newly renovated Miami River Inn—a historic oasis in Little […]

12.07.2016

Montgomery botanical gardens: a hidden gem in Coral Gables.

Recently, the Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables hosted its spring fundraiser at a very private 120 acre garden that opens only twice a year to the public—Montgomery Botanical Center—a nonprofit garden established in 1959.  A limited number of guests [ladies wearing elegant colorful outfits and gentlemen sporting crisp linen and guayabera shirts] enjoyed a […]