Bonnet House Museum and Gardens preserve one of Fort Lauderdale's most beautiful historic homes, listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1984. The home was originally constructed by Hugh Taylor Birch in 1895, named in honor of the Bonnet Lily and presented to his daughter and son-in-law as a wedding gift. The home was used as a winter residence by members of the Birch family until 1997, when it was deeded to the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation for use as a living history museum. Today, visitors can explore the home via guided tour throughout the year and learn about its legacy of creative expression and environmental preservation in the south Florida community. Annual special events include the weeklong Holiday Magic Festival of Trees and a summer concert series.
Address: Bonnet House Museum and Gardens, 900 N Birch Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, Phone: 954-563-5393