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Press Release department https://deeringestate.org/contact-us/ 2024-08-16 2024-08-16T12:00:00.000Z 08 00 am Cathy Guerra [email protected] 305-235-1668 Historic Ghost Tours at Deering Estate Known as one of the most haunted places in South Florida, Deering Estate offers a series of ghost tours where guests can step into the past and explore the history of the estate. Guides will share stories of historic events, insights into previous inhabitants and the record of paranormal activity experienced by visitors and staff. Known as one of the most haunted places in South Florida, Deering Estate offers a series of <a href="https://deeringestate.org/events-tag/ghost-tours/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ghost tours</a> where guests can step into the past and explore the history of the estate.  Guides will share stories of historic events, insights into previous inhabitants and the record of paranormal activity experienced by visitors and staff. Walking the same paths that Indigenous People, Miami’s early settlers, and even Charles Deering have walked as we navigate the moments that linger on.  Please dress comfortably – closed toe shoes, bring your own flashlight, and mosquito repellent is recommended.  Equipment used to detect paranormal activity – such as pendulums, dowsing rods, EMF meters have limited availability. Cameras and your own paranormal equipment are welcome! This program is for adults and youth ages 9+. Ghost Tour Dates & Cost:  September 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2024 Cost: $40 per person  October 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2024 Cost: $45 per person  Tickets can be purchased <a href="https://miamidadeparks.com/FL/miami-dade-county-parks-recreation/catalog/index/f05f4f49d6141c387299b48f60d879e4?filter=c2VhcmNoPUdob3N0JTIwVG91ciZsb2NhdGlvbiU1QjIxNTA5JTVEPTEmY2F0ZWdvcnklNUIxNzQ0MCU1RD0x" target="_blank" rel="noopener">online</a>. Space is limited.  About the Deering Estate  <a href="https://deeringestate.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deering Estate</a>, located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. in Miami, is a 21st Century house museum, cultural and ecological field station, and a national landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places, owned by the State of Florida and managed by Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department. Deering Estate is designated as one of seven Miami Dade County “Heritage Parks” which have a vital role in our community’s history, environment and in providing recreational and cultural experiences.  About the Deering Estate Foundation For those who treasure the Deering Estate, who advocate for its preservation and wish to invest in its future, the <a href="https://deeringestate.org/about/foundation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deering Estate Foundation</a> provides opportunities for individuals and corporations alike to partake in membership, signature events, and one-of-a-kind experiences, all in service of providing vital funding and support to the Deering Estate. 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MIAMI-DADE ( August 16, 2024 )–

Known as one of the most haunted places in South Florida, Deering Estate offers a series of ghost tours where guests can step into the past and explore the history of the estate. Guides will share stories of historic events, insights into previous inhabitants and the record of paranormal activity experienced by visitors and staff. Walking the same paths that Indigenous People, Miami’s early settlers, and even Charles Deering have walked as we navigate the moments that linger on.

Please dress comfortably – closed toe shoes, bring your own flashlight, and mosquito repellent is recommended. Equipment used to detect paranormal activity – such as pendulums, dowsing rods, EMF meters have limited availability. Cameras and your own paranormal equipment are welcome! This program is for adults and youth ages 9+.

Ghost Tour Dates & Cost:

September 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2024
Cost: $40 per person

October 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2024
Cost: $45 per person

Tickets can be purchased online. Space is limited.

About the Deering Estate
Deering Estate, located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. in Miami, is a 21st Century house museum, cultural and ecological field station, and a national landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places, owned by the State of Florida and managed by Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department. Deering Estate is designated as one of seven Miami Dade County “Heritage Parks” which have a vital role in our community’s history, environment and in providing recreational and cultural experiences.

About the Deering Estate Foundation
For those who treasure the Deering Estate, who advocate for its preservation and wish to invest in its future, the Deering Estate Foundation provides opportunities for individuals and corporations alike to partake in membership, signature events, and one-of-a-kind experiences, all in service of providing vital funding and support to the Deering Estate. Through these efforts, the foundation fulfills its mission to uphold the legacy of Charles Deering's cherished 1920s-era property, to provide funding for the cultural, educational and recreational experiences it offers, as well as its significant scientific and archaeological endeavors to conserve its diverse flora, fauna and the eight native ecosystems that thrive on its 450 acres, and to ensure its longevity as a prized American heritage site. Established in 1989, The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc. is a community-based charitable 501(c) 3 Florida Corporation and the philanthropic partner of the Deering Estate.