

Fri, Apr 11
|Historic Stranahan House Museum
History Happy Hour
Join artist and author Marilyn Johansen as she explores her poignant memoir, My Father’s Secrets, a compelling story of life as the daughter of an Air Force fighter pilot whose career spanned WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War
Time & Location
Apr 11, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Historic Stranahan House Museum, 335 SE 6th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA
About the event
As a talented watercolorist and educator, Marilyn has achieved recognition at the local and state levels, with her work published in Watercolor Artist Magazine and Splash 20. In this special event, she will delve into the inspiration behind her art and writing, sharing stories from her unique upbringing as the daughter of an Air Force fighter pilot during the Cold War. Experience history through her eyes as she reveals the personal and untold stories of a military family navigating the realities of war, intelligence gathering, and the fight for freedom.