- Bay of Pigs Museum
The Bay of Pigs Museum is planned to be built in
Miami, Florida , USA, commemorating the men ofBrigade 2506 and their efforts in theBay of Pigs Invasion . According to the Bay of Pigs Museum web site, it will be housed in a three story building. The intent of the design will be to remind visitors of the patriotism, courage and sacrifice of the Brigade. The museum will have interactive exhibits on the first two floors and will be divided into three areas. [ [http://www.bayofpigsmuseum.org/concept.html Museum concept page] ]Possible Site
According to the Miami Herald the museum may be built on prime bayfront land known as "Parcel B." [ [http://www.realcities.com/mld/miamiherald/sports/basketball/17699470.htm?source=rss&channel=miamiherald_basketball Viglucci, Angres. "Park site may house Bay of Pigs museum." Miami herald .com. September 4, 2007] ]
Criticism
Another Miami Herald article criticizes the planned museum as a "land grab" [ [http://www.miamiherald.com/418/story/233124.html Grimm, Fred. "Bay of Pigs Museum really a land grab." MiamiHerald.com. September11, 2007.] ] aimed at creating more arena parking.
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