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Wilton
Manors Historical Society, Inc.
524
NE 21st Court, Wilton Manors, FL 33305
The
Wilton Manors Historical Society was re-instituted in 2002
to:
- Collect,
preserve, and interpret Wilton Manors history, and promote
public awareness and appreciation for the rich past of the
City.
- Foster
appreciation and interest in those special individuals,
events, artifacts, and structures that have impacted the
history and development of Wilton Manors and whose significance
should be remembered and preserved.
- Undertake
historical educational programs and exhibits on the Island
City through a variety of public media and forums.
The
Historical Society has a special focus on the "Richardson
Property," a historical site acquired by the City of
Wilton Manors with Broward County and the State of Florida
as part of of its parks portfolio. The Richardson Property
includes two buildings of historical significance, and it
is the site of Broward County's third golf course, built in
1936. The park, when finished, will have access to the South
Middle River, and provide a venue for City endorsed outside
events.
We
share an office with the Wilton Manors Main Street organization
at the east end of the Wilton Manors City Hall. Office hours
are sporadic.
Monthly
meetings are held the third Thursday of the month at 7:00
pm, generally in the City Commision of City Hall.
The
Historical Society is always interested in photographs of
Wilton Manors, stories about "the old days," and
any other information or materials relating to the history
of Wilton Manors.
Historical Society Vice President Cynthia Thuma has published
Images of America: Wilton Manors, copyright 2005,
published by Arcadia Publishing, which is a pictorial history
of Wilton Manors. It is available for purchase at various
locations in Broward County. It may be obtained at the Wilton
Manors Library for a $20 donation to the Wilton Manors Historical
Society.
The
Society is registered as a nonprofit corporation in the State
of Florida. It is governed by a seven member Board of Directors,
including four officers. Annual corporate meetings are held
in January of each year.
To become a member, please fill out the following form and
include a check for $20 made payable to the Wilton Manors
Historical Society for your one year membership. Contact us
at wmhs@wiltonmanorshistoricalsociety.org
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