Homestead History Guide is an independent informational website about the history, landmarks and heritage of Homestead, Florida and the surrounding part of South Miami-Dade County. It explains how the city grew from a railroad station, what the Redland farm country, the air base and the nearby national parks have meant to the area, and how residents and visitors can explore and research that history today.
What this site is
It is an editorial guide. The pages answer questions people actually ask: when Homestead was founded, what happened during Hurricane Andrew, what Coral Castle is made of, who Krome Avenue is named for, how to find out when a house was built and what historic designation means for an owner. Each guide starts with a direct answer and then adds background, dates and practical tips.
What this site is not
It is not a museum, a historical society, a club, a government agency, a tour company or a venue. It does not offer memberships, events, tours, rentals, scholarships or donations, and it does not sell or book anything. It does not speak for any park, museum, city office or organization mentioned in its pages, and it does not recommend or rate local businesses or individuals.
Non-affiliation
This site is not affiliated with any business, person or organization that previously used this domain name. The domain was previously used by an unrelated party, and nothing here comes from, continues or represents that party. The site is also not affiliated with any similarly named organization or business in Homestead or anywhere else. If you are looking for a specific organization, please use its own official website or contact details.
How the information is prepared
The guides rely on official and widely recognized sources, including the National Park Service, the City of Homestead, Miami-Dade County, the Florida Division of Historical Resources, the State Archives of Florida and the National Hurricane Center. Dates of National Register listings come from the National Register's published listings. Where sources disagree or a detail could not be confirmed, it was left out or described with care. No text was copied from earlier websites.
Please verify before you act
The content is general information only. It is not legal, financial, real estate or construction advice. Museum hours, park fees, preservation rules and building codes change. Before visiting a site, buying a historic property or starting work on an older building, confirm current details with the relevant museum, park, city or county office, and consult qualified professionals where needed.
Corrections and suggestions
History is always being refined, and corrections are welcome. If you spot an error, a broken link or an out-of-date detail, or want to suggest a topic, use the contact page. A good place to start reading is the Homestead history timeline, or browse all the guides from the home page.