FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – It’s that time of year again! Celebrate the arrival of fall with seasonal attractions entirely unique to Fort Lauderdale at the city’s oldest and most historic home. From a swashbuckling pirate adventure with Peter Pan to creepy and kooky Halloween tours, the Historic Stranahan House Museum is the perfect place to embrace the spirit(s) of October.
Peter Pan Pirate Party
The annual Peter Pan Pirate Party sails into the Stranahan House on October 15 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join Peter Pan, Wendy and the Lost Boys for a magical afternoon adventure along the shore of the New River. Perfect for boys and girls, the Peter Pan Pirate Party combines the renowned literary characters with food, games and fun. Tickets are $20 for one child and one adult together and tickets for additional family members are $15 each. To register, call 954-524-4736 or visit www.StranahanHouse.givezooks.com. Advanced registration is required.
Spirits of Stranahan House Halloween Tours
Put down the pumpkin spice and pick up your dousing rods! Listed as one of South Florida’s must-see Halloween events year after year, the annual Spirits of Stranahan House Halloween Tours take place every night from October 28 to 31 at 7:00 p.m. The evening tour, guided by authentic Victorian Mourners, will divulge the dark secrets of the spirits who linger within the confines of the Stranahan House. Additionally, the Grave Keeper will tell tales of countless other haunted sites throughout Florida. You may even come across the spirit of Frank Stranahan himself!
For those looking to experience an unusual history-inspired Halloween excursion, the Spirits of Stranahan House Halloween Tour is ideal for satisfying one’s curiosity. Tickets are $25 per person and advanced registration is required. To register, call 954-524-4736 or email info@stranahanhouse.org.
About Historic Stranahan House Museum
The Stranahan House was built in 1901, when Broward County was no more than a bleak southern frontier supposedly unsuited for human habitation. The existing residents were the Seminoles who traveled down the New River to Frank Stranahan’s trading post to do business. Over the years as Fort Lauderdale grew and developed, the house became a post office, boarding house, restaurant and home to the “Founding Father” and “First Lady” of Fort Lauderdale – Ivy and Frank Stranahan. Today it stands as the oldest house in Fort Lauderdale and an epicenter of Broward County’s long and fascinating history.
