History Fort Lauderdale, 219 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, will be holding its History Makers 2022 Fundraiser on November 10 from 6 - 8 p.m. This year, History Fort Lauderdale celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the establishment of its predecessor, the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, and honors Ted Drum and his extended family for the significant contributions they have made to Fort Lauderdale for over 70 years. The family’s contributions to the development of Fort Lauderdale, which run the gamut from political accomplishments to significant and lasting impacts on the marine, hospitality, and real estate industries are unparalleled and almost […]

History Fort Lauderdale, 231 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale will be holding its “Reflections of Society" Art Exhibit from February 5 - 28. Curated by instructor Celestin Joseph, the soulful and meditative exhibit of photography, studio art, and sculpture expresses adolescent voices in art, history, heritage and community. A meet and greet with the artists will take place on February 5, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the New River Inn Museum of History building on History Fort Lauderdale’s campus. “Reflections of Society,” will feature a variety of styles and mediums reflecting African American culture, arts and entertainment as […]

The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, 2414 East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale will be holding the “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change - Broward County” on March 9 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale will honor six new impactful women who lead the community. This year’s honorees are Lori Wheeler, vice president of Marine Industries Association of South Florida, Barbara Sharief, former Broward County commissioner and founder and CEO of South Florida Pediatric Homecare, Inc., Heather Geronemus, senior director, social equity, opportunity and impact at UKG, Stephanie Toothaker, Esq., chairwoman and chief strategist of Toothaker.org, Joy Satterlee, executive director of Art […]

History Fort Lauderdale, 219 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale will present a free book signing and meet & greet with author John Bailey on March 18 from 1 - 3 p.m. His appearance is part of History Fort Lauderdale’s “Florida Scribes & Stories,” a meet the author monthly series that offers literary and history enthusiasts a chance to speak with local authors, purchase their latest releases and have them signed. A New River Runs Through It is an exciting, comprehensive story of a river and the city that grew up along its banks. Beginning with the legend of how the river acquired its […]

History Fort Lauderdale will be holding its 27th Annual History Makers Fundraiser at the Galleria Fort Lauderdale, 2414 East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale on November 15 from 6 - 8 p.m. South Florida’s arts, corporate, education, philanthropy, and media communities will unite to honor Kelley Shanley, president and CEO of Broward Center for the Performing Arts, and Galleria Fort Lauderdale, represented by Melissa Milroy, senior marketing manager, and Mark Trouba, general manager. WPLG-TV Local 10’s Christina Vazquez will host the yearly special event which recognizes individuals and companies who have made significant contributions to the growth of the City of […]

History Fort Lauderdale, 231 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale will present a free Family Fun Day, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., on February 24. The day will feature kid-friendly activities presented in conjunction with museum partners Flamingo Gardens and NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale and will include a book signing and meet & greet with George LeMieux and Laura Mize, authors of Florida Heritage Kids. Their appearances are part of History Fort Lauderdale’s “Florida Scribes & Stories,” a meet the author monthly series that offers literary and history enthusiasts a chance to speak with local authors, purchase their latest […]

History Fort Lauderdale will hold its Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change - Broward County event at Galleria Fort Lauderdale, 2414 E. Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale on March 6 at 5:30 p.m. The honorees include Arlene Pecora, president and CEO of Signature Grand, Jenni Morejon, president and CEO of the Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority, Laurie Sallarulo, president and CEO of Junior Achievement of South Florida, Sigrid McCawley, managing partner of Boies Schiller Flexner, and Jasmin Shirley, program director, CIED,HICP, of Broward Regional Health Planning Council, Inc. These impactful and inspiring women who lead our community will be recognized at a […]