Many local visitors and tourists come to see this house intrigued by rumors of spirits from the previous owners. They come to see if anything happens.
Other visitors come to learn and experience the history of the oldest house in Fort Lauderdale, which was built as a trading post for settlers and the Seminole Indians in 1901. It later evolved into the post office, community center and town hall
Watch a detailed video describing the Stranahan House:
Look at this article from The Black Vault based on the findings of local ghost hunters:
For more information and the complete history of the Stranahan House you can visit stranahanhouse.org.
Tours are given on the hour Wednesday-Saturday 10 a m.- 3 p.m., Sun 1-3 p.m.. Last tour starts at 3 p.m.. Tours last about 45-60 min.
Comments from visitors:
"Our tour guide brought the house and the Stranahans to life for us," said a visitor from Baltimore. "The people who work at the house are very devoted to the house and to its history."
"Small property now...but at one point I can imagine it was beautiful as it was," said a visitor from Ontario. "This is right downtown perfect location, easy to find right near the Cheesecake Factory."
picture courtesy of the Stranahan House website.
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