Dreaming Coral Gables: A Biographical Story

Celebrate the legacy of Coral Gables' founder with Dreaming Coral Gables: A Biographical Story, now on view at the Coral Gables Museum through April 21, 2026. This exhibition delves into the life of George Merrick, revealing both his celebrated optimism and a more complex, introspective side through a newly discovered handwritten letter. Visitors will explore how Merrick's artistic inclinations and business acumen shaped the city’s development. The exhibit concludes with a screening of The Placemaker-Poet, a digital dramatic curation inspired by Arva Moore Parks’ biographical work, George E. Merrick: Son of the South Wind.