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2011 FLHC Speaker Series
Fort Lauderdale History Center hosts reknowned authors, scholars, local historians, re-enactors and public speakers at its monthly Speaker Series Monday evenings at 6:00pm. Check back often for calendar updates.
Seating is limited, please be sure to RSVP by clicking here or calling (954) 463-4431 ext. 12.
December 12, 2011, 6:00pm
Author, historian and archaeologist
Harvey Oyer on his award winning
children’s books about life as his
ancestors lived in South Florida
in the 1700s.
January 9, 2012, 6:00pm
Dr. Brian Bagnall former pharmaceutical
scientist, veterinarian and docent
for the FLHC, will give a talk
on “Hurricanes and their impact on the
History of South Florida”.
February 13, 2012, 6:00pm
Dr. Kitty Oliver, a veteran South Florida
journalist, author, oral historian, and
university professor will be speaking on
"Crossing Cultures/Changing Lives:
An Intergenerational Dialogue on Differences".
March 5 , 2012, 6:00pm
Michele Williams , Ph.D., RPA is the Director for the Southeastern Region of Florida Public Archaeology Network at Florida Atlantic University and will be speaking on "Native American Medicinal Plants".
Sundays, 2:30pm
Historic Walking Tours
The Fort Lauderdale Historical Society is pleased to offer walking tours of the original neighborhood of the city built along the New River prior to the 20th century.
Hear stories about Old Fort Lauderdale and the early Pioneers, learn about Henry Flagler and Florida East Coast Railroad and visit some of the oldest buildings in the city.
Tours begin at 2:30pm in the lobby area of the New River Inn and admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. October - May only.
Further information available at 954.463.4431 (ext. 12) or education@fortlauderdalehistorycenter.org
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