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Sep 03
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FAU Winter/Spring Speaker Series – April 26

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Winter/Spring 2027 Speaker Series
Learning in Bloom: An FAU and Bonnet House Collaboration

4-Part Series Dates:
Mondays, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
January 25, February 22, March 29, April 26

Schedule:
Monday, April 26
1:00-2:30 PM Island Theater, Lecture (45min) and Q & A (15min)

Title: The Jesuit Atlantic: A Voyage from San Juan to St. Augustine

Speaker: Dr. Frédéric Conrad, Professor of Comparative Literature

Journey across the Spanish Atlantic from San Juan to St. Augustine and discover how these two cities were linked by the vibrant maritime world of the Caribbean. Through fascinating stories, historical maps, paintings, and archival discoveries, The Jesuit Atlantic reveals how faith, commerce, and cultural exchange shaped Florida’s early history. Join us for an engaging voyage that offers a fresh perspective on the shared past of Puerto Rico and Florida.

Cost: $5 for Members, $10 for Non-members   (All sales are final and tickets are non-refundable).

In Person
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Via ZOOM
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An email will be sent to all Zoom registrants before each lecture with the link and instructions.

Sep 24
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Lecture Series – March 10

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Safeguarding Cultural Treasures: Caring for Museum and Personal Collections
with Bonnet House Curator, Katie Valli

Join our curator-led lecture to explore the essentials of caring for both museum as well as private/personal collections. Learn the best practices to preserve the integrity and legacy of both your and our collections, ensuring they will endure for future generations. This practical talk will cover the challenges of aging items and basic preventive measures for conservation. Dive into the world of collection care and become a custodian of history.

Monday, March 10
10 – 11:30 am

In-person in the Island Theater or via ZOOM

Free for Members, $5 for Non-members   (All sales are final and tickets are non-refundable).

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An email will be sent to all Zoom registrants with the link and instructions on Friday, March 7 after 3:00 pm.

Sep 24
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Lecture Series – February 9

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ZimSculpt: Hand-Carved Stone Sculptures from Zimbabwe

Experience the soul of Zimbabwean Stone Sculpture—right here in Fort Lauderdale!
Join ZimSculpt Curator, Vivienne Croisette, for a lecture on Shona sculpture and the role it plays in the artistic life of Zimbabwe today.  Artists Shine Muzika and Passmore Mupindiko will be demonstrating some of the techniques they use in creating their work.  The ZimSculpt Exhibit features 100s of sculptures throughout the estate as well as a Marketplace Tent open for viewing and purchases.

Monday, February 9
10:00 – 11:30 am

In-person in the Island Theater or Via ZOOM

Free for Members, $5 for Future Members (Registration Required)

Register Here In Person Register Here ZOOM

An email will be sent to all Zoom registrants with the link and instructions on Friday, February 6 after 3:00 pm.

Feb 01
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Upcoming Speaker Series At Bonnet House

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If you’re familiar with Fort Lauderdale, you likely already know that Bonnet House Museum & Gardens has been a predominant feature in the heart of the downtown area for over one hundred years. But have you ever wondered exactly how that came to be? How was this one piece of beach-front property able to be preserved for so long? And what made it so special? Well you can have all of these questions, and many more, answered during our Speaker Series beginning on February 12th.

To kick off this fascinating series, author and historian J. Kent Planck will be discussing “ The Making Of Bonnet House ” on February 12th, from 10:00-11:30am. This online and in-person lecture will trace the making of Bonnet House from its origins up to the modern day. In this lecture, you will learn about:

● Bonnet House’s original site as a sailors’ house of refuge
● The estate’s construction, enhancement, and decoration by its designer Frederic Bartlett
● It’s preservation as an historic house museum by Bartlett’s widow Evelyn
● Bonnet House’s difficult separation from its original preserving organization in order to
ensure its financial stability into the future

Through pictures and stories about all the difficulties and controversies along the way, Planck weaves a comprehensive, informational and entertaining tour through nearly 150 years of what has made Bonnet House the unparalleled Museum it is today. Registration for this event is free for members, and $5 for non-members. Registration is required by February 9th at 2:30pm.

If you enjoy the first portion of our speaker series, you will likely also enjoy our March series feature. On March 14th, Founder of Grace Arts Gallery, Clare Vickery will be discussing the interesting history of Florida’s Saltwater Railroad. This discussion will have a particular emphasis on the influential women who influenced its creation and history. To learn more about this lecture and to register to attend in person or via Zoom, click here.

Bonnet House works hard to ensure that there are always a variety of speakers and events to educate and inspire our guests. We hope that you are able to attend one or both of these events either in person or via Zoom. To learn more and to plan your next visit to Bonnet House, click here.

Nov 08
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Bonnet House Speaker Series

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‘Through a Flowering Place’ film series & Cultural Events commemorating journeys to freedom undertaken by six inspiring women who lived and traveled Florida’s Underground Railroad.

Grace Arts Florida, in collaboration with local artists and cultural contributors from several states and countries, is proud to present a free captivating film series titled “Through a Flowering Place: Women of the Saltwater Railroad.”

This series of short films and cultural events is part of a year-long ‘City of the Arts’ initiative of cultural events featuring multiple artistic disciplines – made possible through a grant from the Community Foundation of Broward.

Through the Flowering Place: Women of Florida’s Saltwater Railroad with Clare Vickery, Founder of Grace Arts Center, a Florida cultural non-profit organization in 2011.

Free for members / $5 non-members. Registration Required by 2:30pm Friday, March 8th.

This presentation will be offered in person and via Zoom.  (All sales are final and tickets are non-refundable)

Click here to register for In Person Attendance

Click Here to register for Zoom admission (You will receive an email notification the Tuesday before with Zoom link and instructions)

Dec 17
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History of Fort Lauderdale: Speaker Series In The Gardens

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LectureBonnet House has been a fundamental part of Fort Lauderdale’s unique history since 1920. In the last century, Bonnet House and the Fort Lauderdale community have seen tremendous cultural and environmental change. As we celebrate our 100th anniversary in 2020, we want to provide the South Florida community with opportunities to learn about our fascinating history. Starting in January, Bonnet House will be hosting a monthly lecture series featuring expert historians including Susan Gillis, Cynthia Strachan, Denyse Cunningham and Patrick Scott.

Susan Gillis is a local historian and has written several books on Fort Lauderdale’s history featuring collections of old photographs and postcards, as well as information on Fort Lauderdale during the prohibition era. She will be speaking about the Fort Lauderdale Boom & Bust on Monday, January 13th, 2020.

On February 10th, 2020, historian and entertainer Cynthia Strachan and Bonnet House Curator Denyse Cunningham will give a presentation honoring Black History Month. Cynthia Strachan is a talented vocalist, songwriter, actress and author. She currently owns and maintains the first Broward County Designated Historical Site, her family home of Bowles-Strachan House, and she even operates the associated museum on site. Her lecture with our curator will highlight 100 years of Black History in Fort Lauderdale, and will surely be fascinating for all in attendance.

Our lecture series continues on March 9th, 2020 with local historian Patrick Scott as he describes ‘A Walk Through Fort Lauderdale.’ Patrick Scott was born and raised right here in Fort Lauderdale, and his Cuban grandmother moved to the community as a newlywed in 1927. He is now a lawyer, and has studied, written and lectured on local history history for nearly 30 years. His specific specialty covers early settlements in the South Florida region.

Each lecture is free for members and $5 for nonmembers and will last from 10:00am-11:30am. We hope you’ll join us for these unique opportunities to learn more about Fort Lauderdale’s unique history. If you have any questions, or would like to register in advance for any or all of these events, visit our events calendar.

Jun 23
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FAU Winter/Spring Speaker Series – Feb 22

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Winter/Spring 2027 Speaker Series
Learning in Bloom: An FAU and Bonnet House Collaboration

4-Part Series Dates:
Mondays, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
January 25, February 22, March 29, April 26

Schedule:
Monday, February 22
1:00-2:30 PM Island Theater, Lecture (45min) and Q & A (15min)

Title: Weathered Remains:  The 1928 Lake Okeechobee Hurricane and Skeletal Remains

Speaker: Dr. Meredith A. B. Ellis, Chair of Anthropology

In this lecture, Dr. Ellis will tell the story of the 1928 hurricane that came on shore in Palm Beach County and caused devastation around the southeastern corner of Lake Okeechobee, killing an estimated 2-3,000 people overnight.  Many of those who died in the swirling waters of the newly cultivated farming region were Black migrant laborers, and many were never found tangled in the sea of grass of the Everglades. Nearly 100 years later, two skeletons were found in the region and associated with the storm, and telling their story helps tell the story of that fateful night.

Cost: $5 for Members, $10 for Non-members   (All sales are final and tickets are non-refundable).

In Person
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Via ZOOM
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An email will be sent to all Zoom registrants before each lecture with the link and instructions.

Jun 23
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FAU Winter/Spring Speaker Series – Jan 25

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Winter/Spring 2027 Speaker Series
Learning in Bloom: An FAU and Bonnet House Collaboration

4-Part Series Dates:
Mondays, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
January 25, February 22, March 29, April 26

Schedule:
Monday, January 25
1:00-2:30 PM Island Theater, Lecture (45min) and Q & A (15min)

Title: Barefoot Mailmen, Theodore Pratt, and Florida Literature

Speaker: Dr. Taylor Hagood, Professor of English

Summary: Professor Taylor Hagood tells the story of the barefoot mailmen through the life and writing of “Florida’s Literary Laureate” Theodore Pratt, who wrote the 1943 novel, The Barefoot Mailman.  The lecture will capture both the time of the barefoot mailmen in the late 1800’s as well as south Florida’s nostalgic mid-century period when Pratt was writing.

Cost: $5 for Members, $10 for Non-members   (All sales are final and tickets are non-refundable).

In Person
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Via ZOOM
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An email will be sent to all Zoom registrants before each lecture with the link and instructions.

Jun 23
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FAU Winter/Spring Speaker Series – March 29

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Winter/Spring 2027 Speaker Series
Learning in Bloom: An FAU and Bonnet House Collaboration

4-Part Series Dates:
Mondays, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
January 25, February 22, March 29, April 26

Schedule:
Monday, March 29
1:00-2:30 PM Island Theater, Lecture (45min) and Q & A (15min)

Title: Building Paradise in South Florida

Speaker: Dr. Stacey Balkan, Associate Professor of Environmental Literature and Humanities

Paradise has long been associated with abundance–the fruits of the garden, the vistas of distant peaks, the shimmering beaches of Florida’s coastal horizons. Unfortunately, in an era of cascading climate crises, such images are now shrouded by the reality of ecological limits. In this lecture, Dr. Balkan shall untangle the enduring myths of abundance without cost, while looking to works of science fiction and speculative urban design that model a more sustainable paradise for our endangered home.

Cost: $5 for Members, $10 for Non-members   (All sales are final and tickets are non-refundable).

In Person
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Via ZOOM
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An email will be sent to all Zoom registrants before each lecture with the link and instructions.