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The Genealogical Society of Broward County (GSBC) welcomes you to our website.

We are dedicated to helping others in their search of family genealogy and history.

“We are here to help you find your ancestors”

Celebrating 56 Years!

GSBC invites you to our free monthly events!

Sunday, May 4, 2025

Broward County Goes to War:

A brief history of the Naval Air Station Ft. Lauderdale (1942-1946)

12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Hybrid — Meet our speaker Chris Kail In-Person at the library or attend online via Zoom

Location: Alvin Sherman Library, on the Nova Southeastern University, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Davie, FL 33314. In-Person Only on the 2nd Floor, Lab A

 Eastern Time:

12:00 PM — Open Computer Lab:  In-Person Only — Explore genealogy resources with hands-on support.Register here: https://nova.libcal.com/event/13766222

1:30 PM — General Meeting & Social: In-Person Only — Join us for  light refreshments, and society       updates.

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM  — Program: Hybrid (Meet Chris Kail In-person or attend via Zoom): The speaker will be presenting virtually via Zoom followed by Q & A's.

In-person Members and Guest will enjoy light refreshments while viewing our speaker on the big screen. 

 Register here: https://nova.libcal.com/event/14088925  

Learn what it was like for you ancestor! Broward County Goes to War: A Brief History of Naval Air Station Ft. Lauderdale (1942–1946) Chris Kail, docent at the NASFL Museum, will highlight the base’s WWII role in pilot and torpedo bomber training. Its most notable trainee: George H.W. Bush, future 41st U.S. President. The museum is a valuable resource for researching WWII military service.

Speaker: Chris Kail. A lifelong history and aviation enthusiast, Chris joined the NASFL Museum in 2023. A Pompano Beach resident since 2002, he brings over 40 years of experience in the travel industry and enjoys sharing Broward’s rich WWII heritage.

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