Frank Stranahan, the founder of Stranahan House, was an avid baseball fan. Stranahan House will be hosting two baseball themed events just in time for the summer.
Step up to the plate and join us for the Stranahan House Virtual History Happy Hour History of Baseball in Fort Lauderdale, presented by Stranahan House Historian Jonathan C. Axler on Wednesday, July 27 at 6:30 p.m. Axler will discuss teams, players, managers, stadiums and Stranahan’s role in the history of “America’s Game” in Fort Lauderdale. This is a Zoom event. Members are free and tickets for non-members are $5. Click here for more information.
Sit back, learn and listen with Stranahan House’s Stranahan Storybook Time: Lipman Pike on Sunday, July 24 at noon with the reading of the true story of one of baseball’s first superstars, Lipman Pike, who came long before Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner and Babe Foster. Learn about Pike’s exploits and struggles as a Jewish athlete dealing with Anti-Semitism. The event is free and will be available on Stranahan House Facebook Live.
Stranahan House is located at 335 SE 6th Avenue, in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale overlooking the New River. To stay updated on news and events, visit https://stranahanhouse.org/. For any additional information, call (954) 524-4736 or email director@stranahanhouse.org.
About Historic Stranahan House Museum
Built in 1901, the Stranahan House is the oldest and most historically significant surviving structure in Broward County, Florida. Built by founding father of Fort Lauderdale, Frank Stranahan, the structure served as the pioneer wilderness’ trading post, post office, bank, and gathering place. After marrying the area’s first school teacher, Ivy Cromartie Stranahan, the building became their home and later a boarding house, a restaurant, and now a museum. Sitting on its original location in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale, the Historic Stranahan House Museum remains a connection to the past while operating as an educational center, cultural destination, and community event space. The museum is open 7 days a week for tours and is located at 335 SE 6th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. For more information, visit www.stranahanhouse.org or call 954-524-4736.
