Historic Stranahan House is hosting a Virtual History Happy Hour at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16. The entertaining and engaging topic is Lost Restaurants of Fort Lauderdale led by historian and author Todd Bothel who is launching his newest book by the same name. Advanced registration at https://stranahanhouse.networkforgood.com/events/17954-history-happy-hour-2020 is required. The cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members.

Bothel will bring the legendary restaurants of Fort Lauderdale to life, discussing their past and impact on the city, including Pioneer House Restaurant once located at the historic Stranahan House. He has written multiple books on South Florida history and currently serves as the registrar of The Jewish Museum of Florida.

The Stranahan House Virtual History Happy Hours will continue on the third Wednesday of each month. The next one is Wednesday, October 21, and the topic is Pirates of Florida.

All proceeds support the ongoing historic preservation of the local landmark and help fund the museum’s educational programs, including reduced-rate and free school programs for local students.

For more information, email membership@stranahanhouse.org or call (954) 524-4736.

Stranahan House is now open for private VIP tours and is located in the Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District at 335 SE 6th Ave., just off Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. For any additional information, please call (954) 524-4736 email director@stranahanhouse.org.