FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Cocktails for Humanity, Fort Lauderdale’s monthly pop-up bar for a good cause, presents “Cocktails for History” on Saturday, November 25 from 6 to 11 p.m. at General Provision, located at 525 N.W. 1st Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. Featuring an all-star lineup of community leaders volunteering as bartenders, 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit the Historic Stranahan House Museum, Broward County’s oldest and most historic home.
“‘Cocktails for History’ is such unique and fun way to support Stranahan House,” said Historic Stranahan House Museum Executive Director April Kirk. “We’ve enlisted the help of some really phenomenal volunteers to bartend, all of whom are coming out Thanksgiving weekend to donate their time. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the season of giving.”
“Cocktails for History” proceeds will support the historic preservation of the local landmark and help fund the Museum’s educational programs including reduced-rate and free school courses for children.
In addition to Kirk, “Cocktails for History” bartenders include architect and FAU Associate Provost of Broward Campuses Anthony Abbate, Broward College President David Armstrong, Cocktails for Humanity founder Eric Barton, Steve Buckley, Caroline Carrera of EWM Realtors, Bank of America Assistant Vice President Lilia Ciciolla, Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Director of Communications & Programs Maggie Gunther, Cycle Party founder Chris Haerting, Timpano Chophouse Event Sales Manager Alice Harry, Jene Kapela of Adventures in Voluntourism, Walgreens pharmacist George Kress, Norm Kublin, Dan McGrath, Kara Perkins of Crowe Horwath, Cherie Sanders and Chad Scott of The Truth About Lending.
Cocktails for Humanity is a nonprofit organization. Each month during FATVillage’s Art Walk, it brings together a team of volunteer bartenders to serve drinks and raise funds for local nonprofits. In its first year, Cocktails for Humanity generated more than $80,000 for local nonprofit organizations. Cocktails for Humanity is supported by Islamorada Beer Company, King Estate Wines and Tito’s Vodka.
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. For more information, visit www.StranahanHouse.org
