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.

April 8, 2013
Scientist Dr. Brian Bagnall - a science-oriented talk on:
"Mosquitoes and Their Impact on the History of South Florida"

May 13, 2013
Gretchen Thompson will talk about her friendship and guidance with Virginia Shuman Young

June 10, 2013
Local historian/storyteller Wayne Rogers on a Historical Journey through South Florida

July 8, 2013
Birch Willey on his personal history of Fort Lauderdale

August 12, 2013
FLHS Docent and Speaker Jim Sweeney will present Fort Lauderdale waterways

September 9, 2013
FLHS Docent and Speaker
Mike Kennedy on Everglades history

Exhibits

January 8 - March 23, 2013
VISIBLE: FORT LAUDERDALE'S BLACK COMMUNITY

April 2 - June 23, 2013
YESTERDAY'S FUN: HANGOUTS, ODDITIES AND ATTRACTIONS

July 2 - September 22, 2013
SOUTH FLORIDA'S VANISHED COMMUNITIES

October 1 - December 22, 2013
MY WORK AMONG THE FLORIDA SEMINOLES

Sundays, 2:30pm (the first Sunday of the month)
Historical 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

Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Friendship Luncheon
This year the honoree will be the Downtown Development Association. The location for the luncheon is to be announced.

More information to come.

Friday, April 26, 2013
Founder's Dinner
This year the honoree will be the Morse Family and the Ed Morse Automotive Group. The event will be held at the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort. Register Now

More information to come.

This project has been financed in part with Historic Preservation grant assistance provided by the Bureau of Historic Preservation, Division of Historical Resources, Florida Department of State, assisted by the Florida Historical Commission.

Funding for this organization is provided by our members and by the Broward County Board of Commissioners as recommended by The Broward Cultural Council.