The Historic Stranahan House Museum Hosted its Fourth Annual Founding Families Fall Festival

On Friday, Sept. 25, the Historic Stranahan House Museum – the oldest house in Fort Lauderdale and the epicenter of Broward County’s long and fascinating history – hosted the Fourth Annual Founding Families Fall Festival, celebrating the founding families of Fort Lauderdale.

Guests enjoyed food trucks, beer and wine vendors, games, and live music overlooking the scenic New River. The Stranahan House was adorned with festive fall-themed décor. The Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi provided guests with complimentary scenic rides on the New River. A special ceremony was held honoring the founding families of Fort Lauderdale.

“We are so grateful to all the individuals and families who joined us for our fourth annual Founding Families Fall Festival,” said Executive Director Jennifer Belt. “This fun-filled evening wouldn’t be possible without the dedicated individuals, board members, and donors who are committed to supporting the historic preservation and education programs at the Historic Stranahan House Museum.”

All proceeds from the event support the year-round historic preservation and education programs at the Historic Stranahan House Museum, one of the top cultural attractions in Fort Lauderdale. Built in 1901, Stranahan House is recognized as the birthplace of Fort Lauderdale and was home to the area’s first businessman, Frank Stranahan, and the first schoolteacher, Ivy Cromartie Stranahan. Stranahan House opened as a museum in 1984.

The Stranahan House thanks its generous sponsors Rick and Flo Celender, Tripp Scott, Amazon, J. Street Imports, Gulf Stream Distillery/Two Drums, Water Taxi, Tarpon River Brewing, Doug and Kate Smith, Rothenberg Law, Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, Las Olas Company/Riverside Marando Farms and New River Café and Bakery.