Enjoy a one hour guided tour of 3 historic museums in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdales Arts and Science district. Upon arrival, visitors will enter the historic 1905 New River Inn and be greeted at the Inns original desk from Fort Lauderdales pioneer days. The tour begins with a brief overview and video of Fort Lauderdales growth over time followed by an introduction to the New River Inn. The Inns second floor consists of four exhibit rooms housing historic artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia; all of which show the growth and change of Fort Lauderdale. Following the overview of the New River Inn, visitors will be taken outside to view the New River and then to the 1907 King-Cromartie House. This turn of the century pioneer home housed two of Fort Lauderdales pioneering families. The home is filled with furniture from the King and Cromartie families as well as other pieces from the time period. Visitors will walk through the front door and back in time to a home set up as if the family was coming home to Sunday dinner. The 1899 Replica Schoolhouse Museum is the last building visitors will see on the guided tour. Visitors will take a step back in time when they enter the one room class which was built as an exact copy of the original. The schoolhouse is filled with historic photographs of the first class as well as copies of the original textbooks. While visitors explore the schoolhouse, the docents will tell the story of Fort Lauderdales first school teacher and her connections to the growth of Fort Lauderdale.Visitors are lead back to the New River Inn and encouraged to take their time in viewing the second floor exhibits. The first floor of the Inn houses interchanging art exhibits. Once the tour is completed, there are multiple restaurants within walking distance or visitors can take a walk along the New River and experience the beauty of Fort Lauderdale.Additional InformationConfirmation will be received at time of bookingWheelchair accessible, except the second floor of the New River Inn
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