Historical Museum

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PRESERVING YESTERDAY FOR TOMORROW

Come see the new improvements that have been made for your enjoyment.  Admission is FREE! 

Hours of Operation

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 AM – 4:30 PM (closed noon to 1 for lunch)
Wednesday closed
Thursday 10 AM – 4:30 PM (closed noon to 1 for lunch)
Friday 12 noon - 4:30 PM
Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM (closed noon to 1 for lunch)


Schools, clubs and organizations by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Museum Events and Meetings

January

Plantation Historical Society General Meeting & Brown Bag Lunch
Thursday, January 26, 2012, at Noon at the Museum
Presentation on Florida’s “Barefoot Mailman” by Hibbard Casselberry
Bring your lunch; drinks & dessert provided

February

Wood Turning Exhibit
February 2 thru March 31, 2012
By Ray Reiland of the Gold Coast Woodturners
Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 PM, Reception, Presentation & Wood Turning demonstration 

History of Golf Exhibit
February 2, thru March 31, 2012

Plantation Art Guild Exhibit
February 2, thru March 31, 2012

Plantation Historical Society General Meeting
Thursday, February 23, 2012, at 6:30 PM
Presentation on “Lincoln” by Robert Stewart

March
Wood Turning Presentation & Demonstration
By Ray Reiland of the Gold Coast Woodturners
Saturday, March 17, 2012, at 2:00 PM

Plantation Historical Society General Meeting
Thursday, March 22, 2012, at 6:30 PM
Presentation: “Serving with the Army in Vietnam”
By Retired Army Colonel Connie Christensen

April

“Titanic” Exhibit
April 14 thru June 30, 2012
By William Brower, Jr. and Angelica Harris
Remembering the great ocean liner on the 100th anniversary of its sinking 
Grand Opening & Reception April 14, 2012, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Special Presentation April 14, 2012, 5:30 – 8:30 PM
By William Brower, Jr. and showing of the movie “A Night to Remember”

Plantation Historical Society General Meeting
Thursday, April 26, 2012, at 6:30 PM
Presentation: “South Florida Pioneer Adventures”
By Harvey E. Oyer, III

May

Plant Affair
Saturday & Sunday, May 5 & 6, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
At Heritage Park in Plantation

Plantation Historical Society General Meeting & Installation Dinner
Thursday, May 24, 2012, at 6:30 PM
Covered dish, at Museum, bring Casserole, Salad or Dessert
Entertainment by Wanda Wiranis Piano Students

Current Exhibits:

  • Triceratops Dinosaur Skeleton
  • Expedition Ice Age – fossils and bones from Florida’s Ice Age including a Saber Toothed Cat skeleton
  • City of Plantation Fire Department memorabilia, including Plantation’s first fire engine
  • Seminole History Display
  • Dino-Floral Paintings by local artist Kevin Wakefield
  • City of Plantation History

Location

511 North Fig Tree Lane
Plantation, Florida 33317