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 […]