Guided tours, seasonal events, and immersive programs at the Historic Stranahan House Museum along the New River.
Intimate guided tours, family festivities, specialty lectures, and fundraising galas — curated for history lovers and families.
Historic Stranahan House Museum preserves and interprets the story of Fort Lauderdale’s early pioneers and the family who shaped the city’s beginnings: Frank and Ivy Stranahan. Located on the New River, the museum operates the original early-1900s structure and offers guided tours, seasonal programs, and community-focused events led by knowledgeable docents.
Docents present intimate guided tours (limited to 10 guests) that trace the Stranahans’ trading post, civic leadership, and domestic life, using primary sources and period interpretation to create engaging, accurate narratives. Ticketed experiences include Victorian Christmas Tours with costumed interpreters, Cookies with Santa family photo sessions, the Founding Families Fall Festival, themed History Happy Hours, a Stranahan Speakeasy evening, craft fairs with vendor participation, and signature fundraisers such as Pineapple Jam.
An active Capital Campaign supports construction of a state-of-the-art education center, upgraded public facilities, and a welcoming courtyard to expand school programs, accessible exhibits, and community gatherings. As a nonprofit steward of local heritage, the museum partners with historians, educators, and preservationists to maintain the site and deliver educational programming for families, students, and history enthusiasts.
Advance booking is recommended for limited-capacity tours and ticketed events. Visitors can expect an authentic period setting, thoughtful interpretation, a curated gift shop, and opportunities to support preservation through donations and event participation.
Oldest Site
Fort Lauderdale’s oldest
Historic landmark on the New River
Guided Tours
Intimate groups of 10
Advance booking recommended
Annual Events
Seasonal & special events
Victorian Christmas, Fall Festival, more
Capital Campaign
Active fundraising
Expanding educational facilities
Reserve guided tours, buy event tickets, or support the Capital Campaign to help preserve the city’s oldest historic site.
