In honor of Native American Heritage Month, History Fort Lauderdale will present “Seminole Modern: Photographs and Artifacts from a Changing Florida,” a visual narrative spanning two decades of Tribal contributions to our region, from November 1 – 30, at the New River Inn History Museum.
“To appreciate the present, we must understand our shared past. History Fort Lauderdale is deeply grateful for the cultural contributions and support of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, and it is an honor to present this notable exhibit honoring their legacy,” said Patricia Zeiler, executive director of History Fort Lauderdale. “This year’s Native American Heritage Month exhibit visually illustrates how our indigenous ancestors have flourished and impacted Florida’s ecological, economic, and cultural landscape during the mid century period.”
The free-to-view exhibit will feature black and white, color and colorized photos plus artwork and artifacts from History Fort Lauderdale’s collection spanning the 1950s – 1960s. The exhibit depicts Seminole lifestyle and industry – including both goods made for Tribe members and tourists. Also on display will be samples of traditional, vibrant patch-work fabrics and native dresses.
Committed to preserving our collective heritage, promoting historical literacy, and fostering a sense of pride and stewardship for the vibrant tapestry of our region’s history, History Fort Lauderdale hosts a variety of engaging multicultural experiences, year-round. It seeks to bring awareness to the community through both traveling exhibits and multiple permanent exhibits including “Women Trail-blazers: Champions of Change Broward County,” “Fort Lauderdale – the Early Years,” “Roots of Resilience: The Journey of Black Broward,” “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts: the story of boatbuilding along the New River,” “The Growth and History of the Broward County Sheriff’s Office,” “New River Archaeology,” “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture,” and “Take PRIDE, a retrospective on LGBTQ life in South Florida.”
Seminole Woman With Beads, 1962Since 1962, History Fort Lauderdale has been committed to preserving our collective heritage, promoting historical literacy, and fostering a sense of pride and stewardship for the vibrant tapestry of our region’s history. Through dynamic exhibitions, engaging educational programs, and meaningful community initiatives, we strive to connect individuals of all ages and back-grounds with the stories, artifacts, and experiences that shape our shared past, present, and future. Guests to Fort Lauderdale are invited to explore the city’s rich past that is housed in historic buildings on a lushly landscaped campus – the History Museum of Fort Lauderdale situated in the 1905 New River Inn, the 1907 Pioneer House Museum, the 1899 Ivy Cromartie Schoolhouse Museum and the Hoch Research Library, South Florida’s foremost history center housing print resources and newspapers from 1910 – present plus 400,000 archival photos, 2,500 maps and 5,000 architectural blueprints.