Historic Stranahan House Museum (@StranahanHouse) header
Historic Stranahan House Museum (@StranahanHouse) profile picture

Fort Lauderdale’s oldest and most historically significant surviving structure. We hold the story of a family, a house, and the birth of a city.

Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
Joined July 2011
Join us tomorrow for our Craft Fair! 🎨🛍️ Shop handmade goods from local artisans at the Historic Stranahan House Museum. 📍 10 AM – 2 PM 🎟️ Free admission Parking can be found East of Boathouse at the Riverside (620 SE 4th Street). #FortLauderdaleEvents #ShopLocalFL
1
1
1
76
Before modern Fort Lauderdale, the New River was everything. 🌊 This early aerial shows a city just beginning—built around the waterway that made it possible. A reminder of how far we’ve come. #FortLauderdaleHistory #NewRiver #OldFlorida #iamhistoric
2
2
91
Big thanks to @SunSentinel for featuring our upcoming Craft Fair! 🎨🛍️ Join us at the Historic Stranahan House to shop handmade goods from local artists and makers. 📅 Saturday, March 21 ⏰ 10am–2pm 🎟 Free admission Read the article: sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/12/…
1
57
Only 1 month until Pineapple Jam 2026! 🍍 Join us April 10th for one of our most anticipated evenings supporting the Historic Stranahan House Museum’s education and preservation programs. Seats are limited. 🎟️ stranahanhouse.org/pineapple… #FtLauderdale
1
78
Best of Fort Lauderdale 2026 voting ends March 31! 🗳️ Support the Historic Stranahan House Museum: 🏆 Best Museum 🏆 Best Tour 🏆 Best Place to Volunteer Vote: fortlauderdalemagazine.com/b… #FortLauderdale
43
Today we celebrate International Women’s Day by honoring the women who shaped Stranahan House, past and present. From Ivy Cromartie Stranahan, civic leader and suffrage advocate, to the dedicated staff and volunteers who carry this work forward today. 💚 #InternationalWomensDay
21
Our Craft Fair is only 2 weeks away! 🎨 Join us March 21, 10 AM–2 PM at the Historic Stranahan House. 10x10 vendor spaces available — spots are filling up! Tables are SOLD OUT. Register: stranahanhouse.org/craft-fai… #FtLauderdale #craftfair
1
108
Join us tomorrow for History Happy Hour!🍻 March 6 | 5:30–7 PM at the Historic Stranahan House Featuring author Christiana Lilly $10 members / $15 non-members (includes 1 drink ticket) Register: stranahanhouse.org/history-h… #FortLauderdale
1
77
The Stranahan House riverfront patio offers a timeless, intimate setting for weddings, with waterfront views, historic charm, and unforgettable photo moments. Email Amy at events@stranahanhouse.org for more information about reserving us for your event! 📷: @munozphotography
1
30
🖼️This painting of the Annie Beck House hangs in our sewing room as a tribute to Fort Lauderdale pioneer Annie Beck and her husband, Dr. Alfred Beck. After arriving in the early 1900s, Dr. Beck opened one of the city’s first drugstores, while Annie became a leading civic figure.
1
34
🌟Pioneer Wednesdays at the Historic Stranahan House Museum We love our locals! Every Wednesday, Fort Lauderdale residents are invited to enjoy free admission to the Historic Stranahan House Museum, plus 10% off in our gift shop, during regular operating hours.
1
29
This vintage newspaper ad highlights the Pioneer House Restaurant, a longtime downtown favorite operated by the Blackwell family from the 1939 to 1979. Known for hearty meals and welcoming service, the restaurant became a popular gathering place for locals and visitors alike.
20
✨ New Year, New Ways to Get Involved! ✨ 📅 Make 2026 the year you give back, learn something new, and become part of our story. Email Mike at education@stranahanhouse.org to get involved!
13
🎨Save the Date for our March Craft Fair! Join us on Saturday, March 21st! Vendors- spots are filling up quickly, we only have 15 left! Reserve your spot today on our website here: stranahanhouse.org/craft-fai… Questions? Email Amy at events@stranahanhouse.org
1
22
First field trip of 2026! We loved welcoming these students and sharing the history of Fort Lauderdale through hands-on learning and storytelling. Interested in booking a field trip for your school? Email Mike at education@stranahanhouse.org to learn more and reserve your date.
1
22
✨This Friday! Join us for History Happy Hour featuring Imani L. Warren, curator of the Old Dillard Museum. Together we will explore the shared history between Old Dillard and Stranahan House, and the legacy of Annie T. Reid! 🎟️stranahanhouse.org/history-h…
1
38
Happy New Year! We’re starting 2026 with exciting events you won’t want to miss: • 🥂 History Happy Hour– Friday, January 9th • 🍻History Happy Hour– Friday, March 6th • 🎨 Craft Fair– Saturday, March 21st • 🍍 Pineapple Jam– Friday, April 10th Visit our website for tickets!
1
34
⏳ We're just 2 weeks away from our next History Happy Hour! 🎟 Reserve your spot: stranahanhouse.org/history-h… 📅: Friday, January 9 2026 ⏰: 5:30 to 7:00 PM 📍 Stranahan House Museum
1
47
Historic Stranahan House Museum retweeted
If you love your holidays with a side of nostalgia, this one’s for you. 🕯️🏠 Celebrate Christmas the old-fashioned way at the Historic Stranahan House Museum, where Victorian décor and classic carols set the mood. 🎟️ $30 per person 📍 335 SE 6th Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL
4
4
331