{"id":34411,"date":"2025-11-05T15:15:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T15:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/34411\/"},"modified":"2025-11-05T15:15:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T15:15:09","slug":"history-fort-lauderdale-presents-a-free-book-signing-and-meet-greet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/34411\/","title":{"rendered":"History Fort Lauderdale Presents a Free Book Signing and Meet & Greet"},"content":{"rendered":"

History Fort Lauderdale<\/a>, committed to preserving our collective heritage, promoting historical literacy, and fostering a sense of pride and stewardship for the vibrant tapestry of our region\u2019s history, will present a free book signing and meet & greet with\u00a0Christiana Lilly, author of\u00a0\u201cSecret Fort Lauderdale: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure.\u201d\u00a0She will be available to meet guests and autograph copies of her newest book on\u00a0Thursday, November 20, from 6 p.m. \u2013 8 p.m.\u00a0Her\u00a0appearance is part of History Fort Lauderdale\u2019s \u201cFlorida Scribes & Stories,\u201d a meet the author series that offers literary and history enthusiasts a chance to speak with local authors, purchase their latest releases and have them signed.<\/p>\n

Did you know that the first woman to get her concealed carry license in Broward County was an archaeologist? Did you know a local concert venue used to be a slaughterhouse, or that there\u2019s a python-hunting competition every year? And did you know school was canceled when it snowed in the \u201970s?<\/p>\n

\u201cSecret Fort Lauderdale: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure\u201d is for anyone who loves trivia and discovering the story behind the story, whether they were born in Broward County or are in town for the weekend. These pages are filled with the legends beyond the tourist destinations, a passport to the storage rooms of libraries, and an exploration of the many identities that Fort Lauderdale institutions have taken on over the decades.<\/p>\n

As a seasoned journalist who has lived in the Fort Lauderdale area for two decades, writing for local publications and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, Lilly guides readers through the hidden gems of the city\u2014and gems hidden in plain sight. Get ready to shine a light on some pretty juicy secrets.<\/p>\n

Christiana Lilly is an award-winning journalist whose work ranges from lifestyle and community reporting to hard-hitting investigative pieces. Her previously published \u201c100 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Before You Die\u201d is a comprehensive guide to the Venice of America. She has been recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists Florida chapter, Florida Press Club, and Florida Magazine Association. She lives in Pompano Beach with her husband and their pup.<\/p>\n

History Fort Lauderdale is proud to host 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 \u201cWomen Trailblazers,\u201d \u201cRoots of Resilience: The Journey of Black Broward,\u201d \u201cFort Lauderdale \u2013 the Early Years,\u201d \u201cThe Growth and History of the Broward County Sheriff\u2019s Office,\u201d \u201cFrom Dugouts to Dream Yachts: the story of boatbuilding along the New River,\u201d Seminole Arts & Culture,\u201d \u201cNew River Archaeology,\u201d \u201cViva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture\u201d and \u201cTake PRIDE, a retrospective on LGBTQ life in South Florida.\u201d The nonprofit museum also hosts an artists\u2019 collective collaborative space.<\/p>\n

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online athistoryfortlauderdale.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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