09.22.2022

Both planners and poets, George Merrick and Richard Blanco meet on Founder’s Day 

The event honored Merrick’s love of poetry with selected readings from his 1920 book “Songs of the Wind on a Southern Shore, and other Poems of Florida.” Poetry readings were presented by poet laureate Richard Blanco.

06.29.2022

A National Celebration

The organization hosted an educational panel titled, “Preserving our Patrimony. Preserving our Planet”

06.15.2022

“A Stone’s Throw Away: 100 Years of the Deering Stone House”

The affair shared the legacy of architect Phineas Paist who, aside from designing the custom-built Mediterranean Revival stone house at Deering, he also designed landmarks in Coral Gables.

03.22.2022

Tertulia VII: Clubs Celebrate History & Music in February

Coral Gables Music Club joined HPACG to celebrate Tertulia Musical, the 7th installment of the Coral Gables Tertulia, and the talent of 19 young musicians.

03.02.2022

Annual Meeting held at Venetian Palazzo, one of only two residences on George Merrick’s “Venice of the South” historic waterway.

The event was celebrated at the elegant home of Ajit and Maria Alicia Asrani. A big thank you to Ajit and Maria Alicia for welcoming the members of the organization to their unique 1927 Venetian-style palazzo.

12.19.2021

Tertulia 6.0 In the Woods

Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables (HPACG) welcomed author Cesar Becerra as the speaker for the 6th installment of the Coral Gables Tertulia.

10.05.2021

A “Sunday in September” was a day to remember as art played host to historic preservation group

Guests sipped champagne and nibbled on assorted gourmet delicacies all while experiencing the vast art collection lovingly acquired by the hosts.

06.21.2021

Ceremony honoring Coral Gables founder was long overdue but it had perfect timing      

The date and ceremony marked three important milestones: the creation of “Founder’s Day” in Merrick’s honor; the establishment of the University of Miami by Merrick; and the commemoration of the 135th anniversary of Merrick’s birth.

06.11.2021

The Return of the Coral Gables Tertulia

ONE Weekend. TWO Events.