History Fort Lauderdale, 231 SW Second Avenue, Fort Lauderdale will be present “A Stitch in Time,” a vibrant series of quilt shows in collaboration with local textile guilds on March 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free public exhibition series, collaborating with the Southern Star Quilt Guild, will celebrate the artistry and tradition of quilting, bringing colorful stories to life through fabric and craftsmanship. Quilt lovers and curious visitors alike are invited to enjoy these one-day-only pop-up displays while coinciding with the City’s Riverwalk Jazz Brunch series. Quilts will be on display draped over the second-story balcony and […]

History Fort Lauderdale, 231 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale will be hosting a Meet and Greet for its Black History Month Exhibit, Shifting Perspectives on February 1 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. This year’s free annual exhibit will feature works rooted in social justice, the Black experience, women’s stories, and nature from artist Constance Ivana plus archival photographs from the History Fort Lauderdale collection and an art show and sale from Dillard Center for the Arts’ Advanced Placement (AP) students and instructors, from February 1 – 28. The archival photography component chronicles African American life in South Florida from the 1900s […]

History Fort Lauderdale, 231 SW Second Avenue, Fort Lauderdale will be present “A Stitch in Time,” a vibrant series of quilt shows in collaboration with local textile guilds on October 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free public exhibition series, collaborating with the Southern Star Quilt Guild, will celebrate the artistry and tradition of quilting, bringing colorful stories to life through fabric and craftsmanship. Quilt lovers and curious visitors alike are invited to enjoy these one-day-only pop-up displays while coinciding with the City’s Riverwalk Jazz Brunch series. Quilts will be on display draped over the second-story balcony and […]

History Fort Lauderdale, 231 Southwest 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale will be hosting Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture from September 10 through October 19. During Hispanic Heritage Month, this art gallery will feature work from local award-winning artists-in-residence including Oscar Montoya (Colombia) Isabel Perez Salazar (Venezuela), Florencia Clement de Grandprey (Spain), and Lifrancis Rojas (Venezuela). The exhibit will open with a free artist meet and greet reception and preview at 6 p.m. on September 10 at the New River Inn, 231 Southwest Second Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. Guests may register for the free preview reception at bit.ly/HFLVivaPreview2025.

History Fort Lauderdale, 231 SW Second Avenue, Fort Lauderdale will be present “A Stitch in Time,” a vibrant series of quilt shows in collaboration with local textile guilds on September 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free public exhibition series, collaborating with the Southern Star Quilt Guild, will celebrate the artistry and tradition of quilting, bringing colorful stories to life through fabric and craftsmanship. Quilt lovers and curious visitors alike are invited to enjoy these one-day-only pop-up displays while coinciding with the City’s Riverwalk Jazz Brunch series. Quilts will be on display draped over the second-story balcony and […]

History Fort Lauderdale, 231 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale will be holding its annual Artists-in-Residence Art Show from March 12 - April 20. The six artists exhibiting are Constance Ivana, Stephanie McMillan, Rucci, Florencia Clement de Grandprey, Jenna Ross and Marene Downs. A meet and greet with the artists will take place on Wednesday, March 12, from 5 – 8 p.m., at the New River Inn Museum of History building on History Fort Lauderdale’s campus. Complimentary light bites and beverages will be provided. History Fort Lauderdale’s Artists-in-Residence Annual Show is sponsored by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Jan and Ed Crocker Unrestricted Fund, […]

History Fort Lauderdale, 231 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale will be holding its “Six Perspectives” Annual Art Show from May 4 - June 22. The six artists exhibiting are Constance Ivana, Stephanie McMillan, Rucci, Florencia Clement de Grandprey, Jenna Ross and Agneta Anderson. A meet and greet with the artists will take place on May 10, from 5 – 8 p.m., at the New River Inn Museum of History building on History Fort Lauderdale’s campus. Complimentary light bites and beverages will be provided. Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a […]

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, 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, 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 […]

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 […]