Historical Commission

Broward County Libraries Division
Historical Commission
at the historic West Side Grade School
301 Harmon (S.W. 13th) Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Phone: 954-357-5553
Fax: 954-357-5522

In the News

The mission of the BCHC is “To recognize, protect and support the historical interests of the communities of Broward County and to serve as an advisory board to the County Commission of Broward County, Florida.”

This task is achieved by the agency through:

Archive and Research Services
Historical Education
Cultural Resource Protection
"Pioneer Day" and "Heritage Celebration" events
Broward Legacy Historical Journal
Exhibits
Must see historical sites

Events

Broward County Libraries Division and the Broward County Historical Commission Present Broward County Heritage Celebration: See It, Save It, Celebrate It!

The Broward County Historical Commission will host the Broward County Heritage Celebration on Thursday, May 16, at 5:30 p.m. at the historic West Side Grade School, 301 Harmon (S.W. 13th) Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312, where the Historical Commission is located. The theme for this year's event is, "See It, Save It, Celebrate It!" in honor of National Historic Preservation Month.

The program will include a presentation of the following preservation awards: the Judge L. Clayton Nance Award, the Dr. Cooper C. Kirk Award, the Stuart B. McIver Historian's Award and the Historical Commissioners' Award. Refreshments will be served, and musical selections will be provided by flautist Laura Sue, "The Silver Nightingale." Thorn Grafton, noted architect and historic preservationist, will be the keynote speaker. There will also be special recognition of the historical societies in Broward County. The Historical Commission gallery will have on display the exhibit entitled Broward County’s Playground: Tourist Attractions of the Past featuring artifacts from certain Broward County’s early attractions.

Please click on the Broward Heritage Celebration 2013 link to the left for more information.

Help Save Our History!
Each day we lose more and more of our local history through the passing of early pioneers and the loss of historic and archaeological sites. You are the key to preserving Broward’s past! It’s as easy as:

Donating old family photos and documents
Volunteering your time
Donating to the Broward County Historical Commission Trust Fund

What you do today will help maintain history for the future.
Call today, 954-357-5553.

Closings

2013 Holiday Schedule
Memorial Day		Monday, May 27
Independence Day		Thursday, July 4
Labor Day		Monday, September 2
Veterans Day		Monday, November 11
Thanksgiving Day		Thursday, November 28
Day After Thanksgiving		Friday, November 29
Christmas Day		Wednesdsay, December 25

The Holiday Schedule is in accordance with holidays as established by the Board of County Commissioners Pursuant to Administrative Code, Section 4-6: Whenever a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be designated as a substitute holiday and observed as the official holiday for that year. When the holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be designated as the official holiday for that year.

Driving Directions

FROM I-95:
East on Broward Boulevard to River Highlands (SW 14) Avenue. Turn right (south) on River Highlands (SW 14) Avenue to Middle River Street (SW Second Court).
Turn left (east) on Middle River Street (SW Second Court) to Harmon (SW 13) Avenue.
The two-story building will be on your right.

FROM US 1:
West on Broward Boulevard to SW 11 Avenue.
Turn left on SW 11 Avenue to West Las Olas Boulevard.
Turn right on West Las Olas Boulevard to Harmon (SW 13) Avenue.
The two-story building is at the very end of West Las Olas Boulevard.

Street parking in UNNUMBERED spaces is allowed.

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