2012 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.

April 9 , 2012, 6:00pm
Archaeologist and Author Robert Carr will be speaking on the "Cutlural History of the Everglades".

March 13 , 2012, 6:00pm
Lt. Colonel Leo Gray, Tuskegee Fighter Pilot, will be speaking on "Life as a Red Tail Fighter Pilot during WWII".

March 12 , 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".

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".

Sundays, 2:30pm
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

Thursday, April 19
Friendship Luncheon
The Fort Lauderdale Historical Society honors Monsignor Vincent T. Kelly from St. Thomas Aquinas High School at its Annual Friendship Luncheon at the Fort Lauderdale Yacht Club.

More information to come.

Friday, May 18
Founders Dinner
The Fort Lauderdale Historical Society honors "Alligator" Ron Bergeron at its Annual Founder's Dinner on the Bergeron Ranch.

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.