Broward College Celebrates 500 Years of Florida History
- Press Releases | 20 August 2013 | less than a minute
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA CONTACT:
Tina David
954-201-7510
tdavid@broward.edu
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (August 20, 2013) – Broward College and the Florida Humanities Council will celebrate Florida’s 500th anniversary by presenting “Dreamers & Schemers: An Evening with Great Floridians,” at Broward College’s Fine Arts Theatre, 3501 SW Davie Road, Davie, on Friday, September 6 at 6:30 p.m.
The stage show explores Florida’s rich history through thoughtful reflection and dialogue with the help of trained actors portraying notable Floridians. Guests will go back in time to hear industrialist Henry Flagler, Governor Napoleon Bonaparte Broward, and Everglades defender Marjory Stoneman Douglas declare their dreams for a state’s destiny. After the show, guests are invited to participate in a Q&A and discuss the program’s themes and the impact of industry and environmentalism on Florida.
Tickets to “Dreamers and Schemers” are $10 and can be purchased by calling 954-201-6884.
ABOUT BROWARD COLLEGE
Serving approximately 56,000 students annually, Broward College provides residents with certificate programs, two-year university-transfer degrees, two-year career degrees, and baccalaureate degrees in selected programs. The mission of the College is to provide high-quality educational programs and services that are affordable and accessible to a diverse community of learners. For more information, visit www.broward.edu.