Meet Author Christiana Lilly at History Fort Lauderdale’s “Florida Scribes & Stories” 11/20/25
Meet Author Christiana Lilly at History Fort Lauderdale’s “Florida Scribes & Stories”
Thursday, 11/20/2025-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW 2nd Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free
History Fort Lauderdale, 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, will present a free book signing and meet & greet with Christiana Lilly, author of “Secret Fort Lauderdale: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure.” She will be available to meet guests and autograph copies of her newest book on Thursday, November 20, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Her appearance is part of History Fort Lauderdale’s “Florida Scribes & Stories,” 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.
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’s a python-hunting competition every year? And did you know school was canceled when it snowed in the ’70s?
“Secret Fort Lauderdale: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure” 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.
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—and gems hidden in plain sight. Get ready to shine a light on some pretty juicy secrets.
Christiana Lilly is an award-winning journalist whose work ranges from lifestyle and community reporting to hard-hitting investigative pieces. Her previously published “100 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Before You Die” 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.
Drinks and light bites will be provided. Guests may RSVP to https://bit.ly/FloridaScribesLilly2025.
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 “Women Trailblazers,” “Roots of Resilience: The Journey of Black Broward,” “Fort Lauderdale – the Early Years,” “The Growth and History of the Broward County Sheriff’s Office,” “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts: the story of boatbuilding along the New River,” Seminole Arts & Culture,” “New River Archaeology,” “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” and “Take PRIDE, a retrospective on LGBTQ life in South Florida.” The nonprofit museum also hosts an artists’ collective collaborative space.
For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org.
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