History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, has announced the honorees for its annual History Makers fundraiser set for Tuesday, April 30, at 6 p.m., at the historic New River Inn (231 SW 2nd Avenue). The Forman Family, Broward County pioneers and early developers, will be honored with a History Makers Legacy Award and Fort Lauderdale Commissioner, District #2, Steven Glassman will be honored as the Historic Preservation History Maker of the Year at the event that commends individuals who have made an impact on the growth of the City of Fort Lauderdale.

This year’s event will also celebrate the city’s 108th birthday with cocktails, food stations and entertainment on the downtown Fort Lauderdale campus.

Tickets for this year’s History Makers Gala are $100 (online service charges not included) and can be purchased online at http://bit.ly/HFLHistoryMakers2019 or via email at info@flhc.org. Seating is limited.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FLLhistory.