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Take the Brightline! Historic Fort Lauderdale Tour with Dr. George
01/25/2020 @ 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Museum Members: $50, Non-Members: $60, Children 12 & Under: $25
Meet in the lobby of Brightline at Virgin MiamiCentral, 600 NW 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33136
Journey to Fort Lauderdale with HistoryMiami Museum’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul George, aboard the Brightline – South Florida’s new passenger railway system. Hear stories of Henry Flagler and his historic railroad as you take in the sights, from the high-rises of Downtown Miami and the lush greenspace of the Miami City Cemetery, to the street art of Wynwood.
Once the train has reached its destination, Dr. George will lead you on a walking tour of Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Explore the Himmarshee Historic District, bounded by the New River and the railroad, and view the Philemon Bryan House, the King-Cromartie House, the historic Bryan homes, and the restored New River Inn, among others. See the Fort Lauderdale Women’s Club, designed by acclaimed architect August Geiger, and Stranahan Park, as you make your way back to the train station.
Tickets includes train fare and admission to HistoryMiami Museum.
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About Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George
For over three decades, HistoryMiami Museum’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul George has toured his way to local, national, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. As a South Florida native, author, and former college professor, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique.
No audio or video recording, please. Please note that there are no refunds or exchanges. Onsite registration will incur a $10 per person surcharge. Onsite registration not available if tour is sold out. Rates subject to change.
image via flickr/Phillip Pessar
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By attending this program, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on web sites, or any other purpose by HistoryMiami Museum (HMM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release HistoryMiami Museum (HMM) its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition, streaming, webcasting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting, broadcasting, webcasting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by HistoryMiami Museum (HMM) or the person or entity designated to do so by HistoryMiami Museum (HMM) You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the premise.
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By entering the premises, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on web sites, or any other purpose by HistoryMiami Museum (HMM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release HistoryMiami Museum (HMM) its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition, streaming, webcasting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting, broadcasting, webcasting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by HistoryMiami Museum (HMM) or the person or entity designated to do so by HistoryMiami Museum (HMM) You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the premise.