Jennifer Belt is the Executive Director of the Historic Stranahan House Museum, Fort Lauderdale’s oldest surviving home. With a background in events, Jennifer has achieved remarkable success by quadrupling the museum’s membership and increasing revenue by 30%. Her primary strategy? Engaging the community through a series of events. Discover how Jennifer’s innovative approach has revitalized the Stranahan House and learn how you can apply these techniques to your own museum.

Jennifer’s unique experiences and innovative marketing efforts have turned the Stranahan House into a cornerstone of Fort Lauderdale, demonstrating how historical preservation and community engagement can go hand in hand.

Links to everything we discussed:

• Historic Stranahan House Museum
• Mexico City
• Gringa Mexican Food Tours
• Fort Lauderdale
• New River
• Everglades
• Frank & Ivy Stranahan
• Stagecoach
• William Brickel
• Trading Post & Community Center
• Seminole Tribe
• Himmarshee District
• Fort Lauderdale Military Fort
• Riverside Hotel
• Homestead Exemption
• Plume Hunting
• 1926 Hurricane
• 1928 Hurricane
• Ghost Tours
• 1901 Circle (Lifetime Membership)
• Founding Families Fall Festival
• Wells Family
• Venice of the Americas
• RMZ Law
• Best Spreadsheet Application (Ian’s pick)
• Capital Campaign
• Time Travelers
• Water Taxi
• Sunshine State Academic Standards
• Sunny Side Up Market
• Las Olas Boulevard
• The Greek Gyro Truck
• Fort Lauderdale Historical Society