The Fort Lauderdale Historial Society is now open and has made a new Safe and Clean Pledge so CDC Guidelines are being followed.
Experience the early days of South Florida on the banks of the New River. This historic village tells the story of the river's First Nation People and later pioneers. The New River Inn, a graceful 1905 southern plantation, houses the history museum which features Seminole Indian, archaeology, military, railroad, art, and pioneer exhibits.
The 1907 House Museum is interpreted as if the family will return at any moment for Sunday supper and the children's room includes antique doll collections and a dollhouse. The Schoolhouse Museum, complete with period wooden desks and late 19th-century teaching tools, showcases how Ivy Cromartie taught the first local children in 1899.
Visitors can opt for a self-guided tour of the history museum or a docent-led tour of all three museums daily at 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM. Walking tours and New Riverboat tours are also available.
The Fort Lauderdale Historial Society is now open and has made a new Safe and Clean Pledge so CDC Guidelines are being followed.
Experience the early days of South Florida on the banks of the New River. This historic village tells the story of the river's First Nation People and later pioneers. The New River Inn, a graceful 1905 southern plantation, houses the history museum which features Seminole Indian, archaeology, military, railroad, art, and pioneer exhibits.
The 1907 House Museum is interpreted as if the family will return at any moment for Sunday supper and the children's room includes antique doll collections and a dollhouse. The Schoolhouse Museum, complete with period wooden desks and late 19th-century teaching tools, showcases how Ivy Cromartie taught the first local children in 1899.
Visitors can opt for a self-guided tour of the history museum or a docent-led tour of all three museums daily at 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM. Walking tours and New Riverboat tours are also available.
What You Should Know...
Open:
Year-Round
Hours:Open Now. Closes 4:00 PM
9:30am -
4:00pm
12:00pm -
4:00pm
12:00pm -
4:00pm
12:00pm -
4:00pm
12:00pm -
4:00pm
12:00pm -
4:00pm
9:30am -
4:00pm
Cost: Less than $25
Payment: Cash, MC, Visa, AMEX
Discounts: Children, Seniors, Students, Military
Access: Wheelchair, Public Transportation, Bicycle
Children 6 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. There is no charge for active and senior military members.
The History Museum self-guided tour costs $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, and $5 for students. The Museum guided tour costs $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, and $7 for students.
Masks and social distancing are required. Hand sanitizer is readily available and all staff has been trained on new safety and cleanliness protocol.
Fun Facts
The New River Inn, home of the History Museum, was the county's first building listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Paranormal investigators are frequent visitors to the village. These historic buildings are very active with paranormal manifestations.
The King Cromartie House Museum was barged up the river from its original site in 1971, clearing the railroad bridge by 18 inches on either side.
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The Fort Lauderdale Historial Society is now open and has made a new Safe and Clean Pledge so CDC Guidelines are being followed.
Experience the early days of South Florida on the banks of the New River. This historic village tells the story of the river's First Nation People and later pioneers. The New River Inn, a graceful 1905 southern plantation, houses the history museum which features Seminole Indian, archaeology, military, railroad, art, and pioneer exhibits.
The 1907 House Museum is interpreted as if the family will return at any moment for Sunday supper and the children's room includes antique doll collections and a dollhouse. The Schoolhouse Museum, complete with period wooden desks and late 19th-century teaching tools, showcases how Ivy Cromartie taught the first local children in 1899.
Visitors can opt for a self-guided tour of the history museum or a docent-led tour of all three museums daily at 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM. Walking tours and New Riverboat tours are also available.
Children 6 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. There is no charge for active and senior military members.
The History Museum self-guided tour costs $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, and $5 for students. The Museum guided tour costs $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, and $7 for students.
Masks and social distancing are required. Hand sanitizer is readily available and all staff has been trained on new safety and cleanliness protocol.
Fun Facts
The New River Inn, home of the History Museum, was the county's first building listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Paranormal investigators are frequent visitors to the village. These historic buildings are very active with paranormal manifestations.
The King Cromartie House Museum was barged up the river from its original site in 1971, clearing the railroad bridge by 18 inches on either side.