History Fort Lauderdale

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, <a href="https://historyfortlauderdale.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">History Fort Lauderdale</a> 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, 2026, at the New River Inn History Museum.
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 patchwork 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 Trailblazers: 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 &amp; Culture,” and “Take PRIDE, a retrospective on LGBTQ life in South Florida.” 
History Fort Lauderdale is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. with docent guided tours, daily, at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Group walking tours are available upon special request. Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available online at <a href="https://bit.ly/HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets</a>.
“Seminole Modern: Photographs and Artifacts from a Changing Florida,” exhibit is sponsored by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Jan and Ed Crocker Unrestricted Fund, Leo M. and Alice J. Rutten Fund and The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund. Additional funding is provided, in part, by Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council and Visit Lauderdale. 
For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit <a href="https://historyfortlauderdale.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">historyfortlauderdale.org</a>.

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“Seminole Modern: Photographs and Artifacts from a Changing Florida” Exhibit at HFL

NOV

1

10:00 AM

History Fort Lauderdale, 231 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL