Image Courtesy of Museum of Miami
On View Jul 1 – Sep 6, 2026
Organized by The Allapattah Collaborative CDC and presented in partnership with Coral Gables Museum, Many Voices, One Nation, En Nuestras Palabras is a bilingual exhibition developed through the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street initiative as part of the national commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Through oral histories, archival photographs, historical documents, and personal narratives, the project explores the people, traditions, and experiences that have shaped Allapattah and contributed to the evolving story of America. Using one of Miami’s most culturally significant neighborhoods as its point of departure, it connects local histories with larger conversations about cultural exchange, identity, and belonging.
Selected as one of only ten organizations nationwide to participate in the Smithsonian initiative, The Allapattah Collaborative CDC worked alongside the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street and the National Museum of American History to create a locally rooted interpretation of the American experience.
Presented in English and Spanish, Many Voices… invites visitors to reflect on the enduring meaning of E pluribus unum, “Out of many, one,” through the voices, memories, and contributions of the communities that continue to shape South Florida.
The presentation will be accompanied by public programs, conversations, and family activities that further explore the histories and traditions represented throughout the installation.
Organizada por The Allapattah Collaborative CDC y presentada en colaboración con Coral Gables Museum, Many Voices, One Nation, En Nuestras Palabras es una exposición bilingüe desarrollada a través de la iniciativa Museum on Main Street del Smithsonian como parte de la conmemoración nacional del 250.º aniversario de los Estados Unidos.
A través de historias orales, fotografías de archivo, documentos históricos y relatos personales, el proyecto explora tradiciones y experiencias que han dado forma a Allapattah y han contribuido a la evolución de la historia estadounidense. Tomando como punto de partida uno de los vecindarios culturalmente más significativos de Miami, la exposición establece conexiones entre las historias locales y el contexto de intercambio cultural, la identidad y el sentido de pertenencia.
Seleccionada como una de solo diez organizaciones en todo el país para participar en esta iniciativa del Smithsonian, The Allapattah Collaborative CDC trabajó junto al Museum on Main Street y al National Museum of American History para crear una interpretación local de la experiencia estadounidense.
Presentada en inglés y español, Many Voices… invita a los visitantes a reflexionar sobre el significado perdurable de E pluribus unum, “De muchos, uno”, a través de las voces, memorias y aportes de las comunidades que continúan dando forma al sur de la Florida.
La exposición estará acompañada de programas públicos, conversaciones y actividades familiares que ampliarán los temas y las historias representados a lo largo de la muestra.
Image Courtesy of Stranahan Collection, History Fort Lauderdale (Two Seminole boys) and Images Courtesy of Museum of Miami ( Wagner House circa 1950, Miami Avenue Business District, 1896, Allapattah Main Street, 12 January 1949, Miami Stadium, October 1987, Evergreen Gardens, circa 1905).
Collateral Programming
Family Day Events
July 18 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
USA 250th Anniversary Celebration
August 15 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Little Santo Domingo Heritage Celebration
Gallery Night Events
August 7 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Little Santo Domingo Celebration
September 4 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Grand Closing
Panel Discussions
September 2 | 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Preserving Heritage & Culture Panel Discussion
