Skip To Main Content
Loading

Language Selection

Our Schools

Stranahan House

🏠 Travel Back in Time at Stranahan House Museum

Bring history to life using your Supplemental Arts and Sciences Program Funding!

Step inside the oldest home in Broward County and uncover the incredible story of Fort Lauderdale’s founding family! The Historic Stranahan House Museum offers exciting, hands-on learning experiences that connect students to Florida’s rich history through engaging field trips and virtual adventures.

Perfect for fulfilling 4th grade history standards—and easily tailored for K–12—these programs dive into topics like local history, civics, Native American cultures, the environment, and more.


🎓 Why Choose Stranahan House?

Hands-On History Experiences
Students churn butter, ring the ferry bell, explore the pioneer home, and even go on a history scavenger hunt!

Curriculum-Aligned Programs
Every experience is built to meet Broward County standards while making learning interactive and FUN.

Flexible Delivery Options
Choose what works best for your class:
In-person field trips at the historic house
Virtual lessons & online field trips

Built for All Grade Levels
While especially aligned with 4th grade curriculum, programs can be customized for students in K–12.


🗺️ In-Person Field Trip Activities Include:

  • Historic Pioneer House Tour

  • Butter Making & Ferry Bell Ringing

  • Pollution on the New River Environmental Lesson

  • Interactive History Hunt

  • Trading Post Activity

Programs rotate in a round-robin style, with students spending about 20 minutes at each station. All activities can be adjusted based on grade level, time constraints, or educational focus.


💻 Virtual Options Available

Can’t visit in person? No problem! Our Virtual Education Program brings the museum to your classroom with interactive online lessons and educator support.


📞 Contact Us Today to Book Your Field Trip or Virtual Visit!

Historic Stranahan House Museum
Jonathan Axler – 954-524-4736
education@stranahanhouse.org
Educational Programs Brochure


🌟 Let your students walk in the footsteps of pioneers, explore the roots of Fort Lauderdale, and experience history like never before—thanks to your Supplemental Arts and Sciences Program Funding!