For more than five decades, History Fort Lauderdale has brought the stories of our diverse community to life through engaging educational experiences, innovative cultural exhibits, research and preservation of artifacts. We invite you to explore the significant and inspiring people, places and events that shaped our past and continue to influence the future of our vibrant city.
Be a part of History Fort Lauderdale.
Consider the importance of what it took to get you where you are today. That is what History Fort Lauderdale is all about. The diverse group of people, the events, the challenges and the successes. Throughout over 100 years of growth, Fort Lauderdale shines as a destination people around the world are eager to reach. Join us, become a member and be a part of History Fort Lauderdale today.
Our Vision for 2022 
The vision of History Fort Lauderdale’s 60th anniversary year is for a new 30,000 square-foot state-of-the-art museum located in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Learn how you can be a part of the Vision.
History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will celebrate its 60th Anniversary in the South Florida community beginning February 23. As part of its diamond anniversary year, History Fort Lauderdale will present its second visual tribute to impactful female leaders in South Florida, a PRIDE month LGBT+ exhibit, an environmental artists showcase, an Hispanic heritage celebration and a narrative showcasing the rise of craft beer and breweries in Broward County. These events will add to the nonprofit organization’s annual celebration of Black History Month, Native American History Month and its signature History Makers Fundraiser.
Visit our anniversary events page for full descriptions.
Literary and history enthusiasts are invited to speak with local authors, purchase their latest releases and hve them signed at the New River Inn Museum of History. All presentations are from 6PM-8PM
October 13 - Bryan Brooks: “Palmettos and Salt Water”
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/431078817347
November 7 - Christiana Lilly: “100 Things To Do Before You Die”
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/432520659937
December 7 - Fred Fejes: "South Florida & Fort Lauderdale's LGBT History”
January 2023 - Donn Colee: "Legends & Lore of Fort Lauderdale's New River"
Chono Thlee-Sparking a New Era in Seminole Art
Join us as we celebrate Native American Heritage with an exhibition of contemporary art by an intergenerational cadre of Seminole artists.
About this event
History Fort Lauderdale celebrates its 9th annual contemporary art exhibition of works by artists from the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
Opening Sunday, November 6th at 1 pm.
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/414919404107
OUR PARTNERS
To purchase admission or RSVP for a tour visit us at
219 SW 2nd Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954.463.4431
7 Days a Week 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Guided Tours
Docent guided tours – daily at 1, 2 & 3 pm
Walking tours – available upon special request
